From Rolling Stone · Kory Grow,Brian Hiatt · · 1m
George Michael Tribute at VMAs
George Michael's legacy honored with live tribute at 2026 VMAs.
In brief
George Michael's legacy honored with live tribute at 2026 VMAs. George Michael's 40th anniversary of his 1987 album Faith is celebrated with a live tribute performance at the 2026 MTV VMAs. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
George Michael Tribute Performance
Saint Harison, Adam Lambert, Raye, MNEK, Sombr, MEEK and Teddy Swims performed a medley of George Michael's songs at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
“sombr paying tribute to George Michael with "Faith" and "Father Figure" at the #VMAs 🫶”
George Michael's Legacy Celebrated
The tribute honored George Michael's 40th anniversary of his 1987 album Faith, released a decade ago.
Upcoming George Michael Projects
George Michael's The Faith Tour album releases November 6, and a film opens worldwide on December 11.
George Michael's VMAs History
George Michael earned four Moon Persons and was nominated 16 times, winning Best Direction for "Father Figure".
George Michael's Video Vanguard Award
Madonna presented George Michael with the Video Vanguard Award in 1989, his first VMAs appearance.
What to remember
George Michael's 40th anniversary of his 1987 album Faith is celebrated with a live tribute performance at the 2026 MTV VMAs.
