The Grammy Award winning artist spoke about the importance of education during The University of Texas at Arlington's Graduation celebration at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Tx. Friday night.

Grammy award winner John Legend talks about the importance, power and the gift of an education during The University of Texas at Arlington's graduation celebration at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Thursday, May 13, 2011. Special/Brandon WadeGrammy award winner John Legend thanks the crowd for their applause after performing during The University of Texas at Arlington's graduation celebration at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Thursday, May 13, 2011. Special/Brandon WadeGrammy award winner John Legend performs during The University of Texas at Arlington's graduation celebration at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Thursday, May 13, 2011. Special/Brandon WadeL to R: Associate Vice-President of Communications Amy Schultz, Architect masters graduate Kate Aoki, UTA President James Spaniolo and grammy award winner John Legend watch as fireworks explode over Arlington City Hall during The University of Texas at Arlington's graduation celebration at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Thursday, May 13, 2011. Special/Brandon WadeFireworks explode over Arlington City Hall during The University of Texas at Arlington's graduation celebration at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Thursday, May 13, 2011. Special/Brandon Wade