<Li> 2017--2018: Tarana Burke </Li> <Li> 2018--2019: Michael Jordan </Li> <P> Since the 2005--06 edition of the event, the drop has been directly preceded by the playing of John Lennon's song "Imagine". Until 2009--2010, the original recording was used; since 2010--2011, the song has been performed by a guest musician; </P> <Ul> <Li> 2010--2011: Taio Cruz </Li> <Li> 2011--2012: CeeLo Green </Li> <Li> 2012--2013: Train </Li> <Li> 2013--2014: Melissa Etheridge </Li> <Li> 2014--2015: O.A.R. </Li> <Li> 2015--2016: Jessie J </Li> <Li> 2016--2017: Rachel Platten </Li> <Li> 2017--2018: Andy Grammer </Li> <Li> 2018--2019: Andrew Bird </Li> </Ul>

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