MUMBAI: In a one-hour special, US broadcaster NBC will celebrate the 80th birthday of the legendary singer Tony Bennett.

The special Tony Bennett: An American Classic airs later this year.

The special, sponsored by Target, showcases the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer along with a myriad of superstars who perform duets from his upcoming album Tony Bennett Duets/An American Classic. 

The special will take viewers on a musical journey through the renowned singer's life. Set amongst the backdrop of different eras from Bennett's career, he performs his most memorable songs with popular artists. Bennett performs Rags to Riches with Elton John, The Best Is Yet to Come with Diana Krall; For Once in My Life with Stevie Wonder; Because of You with K.D. Lang and trumpeter Chris Botti; and Sing You Sinners with John Legend. Additional participants will be announced at a later date.