Dionne Warwick Gets 'Love, Sweet Love' In Miami

MIAMI, FL — Legendary singer Dionne Warwick delivered decades of chart-topping hits to a Miami audience Saturday night, and in return, she left the Magic City with nothing but "love, sweet love" from her Florida fans.

The 78-year-old superstar, who is known for hits like "Walk On By," "I Say a Little Prayer," "What the World Needs Now," "Message to Michael" and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," was honored by the Florida House of Representatives and Miami-Dade County as a contingent of local and state officials left the singer humbled at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle confessed to Warwick that she has been a fan since she was a young girl.

"I have to say, I said a little prayer, and my prayer was to be on stage some day to thank you in front of the world," Miami's top prosecutor told Warwick on stage.

Fernandez Rundle was joined by Florida House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee and Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose Pepe Diaz, who presented Warwick with a key to the county.

"This is a key to Miami-Dade County. It is the key of our hearts," said Diaz, who was quick to add: "It doesn't open the vault though."

McGhee also presented an award on behalf of the state's more than 20 million residents. "For many decades you have done a yeoman's job in ensuring that our faith, our family, our future and our flag are truly represented across this globe," he said, praising the singer.

Warwick, who was Whitney Houston's cousin, also brought her next generation of famous family members with her.

Her son, David Elliott, plays the drums and sang with his mother Saturday night while Elliot's daughter, Cheyenne, performed a duet with her grandmother. It wasn't the first time either. She was first called to the stage at age 9 by Warwick.

Warwick appeared humbled by the recognition after a career that already includes five Grammys and almost too many hits to count.

"I don't know what else to say," she told the audience as the orchestra began to play: "I'll Never Love This Way Again."

The feeling was mutual.