Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx, who walked through the doors Jones opened, paid tribute to the legendary music man.
This year's other honorees are casting director Juliet Taylor; filmmaker and philanthropist Richard Curtis and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
The "Can't Catch Me Now" singer has a particularly exciting few weeks ahead of her. Get all the details.
Warren is the first person primarily known as a songwriter to receive an honorary Oscar.