MusiCares Person of the Year
| MusiCares Person of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Description | artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| First awarded | 1991 |
| Last awarded | 2014 |
| Website | www.grammy.org/musicares |
The MusiCares Person of the Year is an award presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the same organization that distributes the Grammy Awards, to commend musicians for their artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy.[1][2] The award's name reflects the non-profit health care organization known as MusiCares, established by the academy "to provide health and medical assistance to needy musicians".[3] Chosen by the MusiCares Foundation, award recipients are honored during "Grammy week" (a string of galas just prior to the annual Grammy Awards ceremony)[4] with an "all-star" tribute concert that helps to raise money for the foundation.[5][6]
From 1991 to 1993, the first three MusiCares Person of the Year awards were presented to American musicians David Crosby, Bonnie Raitt, and Natalie Cole. Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan received the award in 1994, followed by Americans Tony Bennett and Quincy Jones. Between 1997 and 2004, the award went to British musicians Phil Collins, Sir Elton John, and Sting, Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti, Americans Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Billy Joel, and Irish musician Bono. A string of Americans were presented the award between 2005 and 2009—Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Don Henley, Aretha Franklin, and Neil Diamond. Canadian Neil Young received the 2010 award while Barbra Streisand, Sir Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen were honored in 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively. Carole King was honored as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year on January 24, 2014. and Bob Dylan will be honored at the Musicares in 2015
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|} ^[I] Each year is linked to an article about the Grammy Awards ceremony of that year.
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References
- ^ Donahue, Ann (January 30, 2010). "Neil Young Named MusiCares' Person of the Year". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
- ^ "Young named Person of the Year for Grammys". Toronto Sun. Sun Media Corporation. August 11, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2010. [dead link]
- ^ Reynolds, J.R. (January 14, 1995). "Apollo Theatre Photos To Go On Sale; AIDS Benefit Show in L.A. To Honor Ella". Billboard. p. 15. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
- ^ Laudadio, Marisa; Herndon, Jessica (January 27, 2010). "Sneak Peek: Inside Grammy Week Parties". People. Time Inc. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ "All-Star Lineup To Honor 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year Neil Young". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. December 14, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2010.
- ^ "Neil Diamond Named 2009 MusiCares Person Of The Year". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. October 21, 2008. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
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