Elton John gives emotional recommendation to Phoebe Bridgers for Grammy
Published March 13, 2021
Legendary musician Elton John backed Phoebe Bridgers for the biggest music award ahead of Grammys 2021, saying he will 'hit someone if she doesn’t win'.
The pop icon lavishly praised and backed Bridgers to clinch a trophy at the annual music awards show will take place on Sunday (March 14) virtually.
The young musician is up for four awards – Best New Artist, Best Alternative Album for 'Punisher' and Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for 'Kyoto'.
Elton, on John’s Apple Music radio show Rocket Hour, first lauded the singer and her second record. "Your album is like an old friend. It’s like [Carole King’s] Tapestry".
In her praise, the music great said: "I have records in my life that are reference points and I think ‘Punisher’’s one of those reference points. I can’t pay you a bigger compliment than that.”
Elsewhere in Bridgers’ appearance on the show, the pair also gushed over Billie Eilish. "I think she’s a genius."
At the end of their discussion, John told Bridgers: 'Good luck with the Grammys. If you don’t win at least one, I’m going to hit someone, OK?'
Phoebe Bridgers, who is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, made her solo debut with the studio album Stranger in the Alps, followed by 'Punisher' which earned her widespread critical acclaim and four Grammy Award nominations.
