MusiCares

Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez Memorabilia Part Of MusiCares Holiday Auction

Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez Memorabilia Part Of MusiCares Holiday Auction Demi Lovato — photo via Grammy Museum eBay pageTickets to attend the 60th Grammy Awards as well as autographed items from the likes of Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd and Selena Gomez are part of the MusiCares holiday season auction. MusiCares is the music industry charity…

Late Tom Petty Supported a Number of Causes and Charities

Late Tom Petty Supported a Number of Causes and Charities Tom Petty during his MusiCares speech in February 2017 — photo captured from Recording Academy YouTube channelRighteous rock 'n' roller Tom Petty, who was honored earlier this year as the MusiCares Person of the Year and just wrapped up a 40th anniversary tour, has died at age 66. The singer…

MusiCares Establishes Hurricane Harvey Donation Page, Pledges to Match Funds

MusiCares Establishes Hurricane Harvey Donation Page, Pledges to Match Funds Photo credit: MusiCares web siteWith Hurricane Harvey still active and causing destruction in the state of Texas, several organizations have volunteered their efforts to help alleviate the suffering and loss for many of the victims.  One of these is MusiCares, which announced Aug…

Fleetwood Mac to Be 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year

Fleetwood Mac to Be 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year Fleetwood Mac — photo via Warner MusicFleetwood Mac, the band behind such hits at "Dreams," "Rhiannon" and "Landslide," will be celebrated as the MusiCares Person of the Year on Jan. 26, 2018, by the Recording Academy— the organization which also presents the Grammys. The gala at New York's Radio City…

Beyonce, Willie Nelson, Kendrick Lamar Items Part of New MusiCares Auction

Beyonce, Willie Nelson, Kendrick Lamar Items Part of New MusiCares Auction Willie Nelson autographed Rolling Stones cover — photo via Grammys Charity eBay pageMemorabilia from Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Willie Nelson highlights the latest batch of collectibles up for auction to support the MusiCares charity. The memorabilia became available to coincide…

Adele, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga Items Part Of Grammy Foundation Auction

Adele, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga Items Part Of Grammy Foundation Auction Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl holding the autographed album up for auction — photo via Grammy Auctions eBay pageUnique memorabilia from the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Adele, Stevie Nicks and many more high profile musical acts are up for auction right now to support the Grammy Foundation and…

Watch Tom Petty’s MusiCares Speech; Event Raises $8.5 Million and Counting

Watch Tom Petty’s MusiCares Speech; Event Raises $8.5 Million and Counting Tom Petty accepts MusiCares Person of the Year honour — photo credit: screenshot. The Music Cares Person of the Year tribute to the legendary Tom Petty on Friday night (Feb. 10, 2017) at the Los Angeles Convention Center raised $8.5 million (USD) “and counting” for MusiCares,…

Tom Petty To Be Named MusiCares Person of the Year

Tom Petty To Be Named MusiCares Person of the Year Tom Petty — photo via Warner Music CanadaTom Petty is going to be honoured as the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year in a star-studded benefit concert featuring the likes of Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and Norah Jones, being held Feb. 10, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The ceremony is one of…

#MusiCaresChallenge Wants You To Declare Your Favourite Album For Good Cause

#MusiCaresChallenge Wants You To Declare Your Favourite Album For Good Cause Backstreet Boys talk about their favourite album in a video for MusiCares — photo via MusiCares Facebook video"What's your favourite album?" has been a question that's united and divided music fans for decades. Now, though, answering that difficult query could help the very…

Bob Dylan Calls MusiCares a Blessing for 'Red Hot' Billy Lee Riley

Bob Dylan Calls MusiCares a Blessing for 'Red Hot' Billy Lee Riley Bob Dylan with former President Jimmy Carter and Neil Portnow, president/CEO of The Recording Academy — photo courtesy of The Recording Academy®/WireImage, photo by Michael Kovac © 2015. Bob Dylan’s acceptance speech for MusiCares Person of the Year should be required reading…

Cool Stuff & Rare Experiences on eBay for Grammy Awards Charity Auction

Cool Stuff & Rare Experiences on eBay for Grammy Awards Charity Auction Bid on a chance to meet Florida Georgia Line — photo credit: Kristin BarloweWanna Meet Weird Al or Florida Georgia Line or are you content with a photo of the Rolling Stones and some Taylor Swift or Bruce Springsteen vinyl? Music fans looking to take home a piece of musical…

MusiCares Challenge: Tom DeSavia Starts Viral Campaign For Music Lovers

MusiCares Challenge: Tom DeSavia Starts Viral Campaign For Music Lovers Music journalist and author Paul Myers chooses the Beach Boys' Smile for his MusiCares Challenge — photo via Facebook.Dismayed by what he saw as a social media backlash against the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after it became a hugely successful viral fundraising initiative, Tom DeSavia…

Metallica Supports: Hetfield Picks MusiCares, Hammett Surfrider

Metallica Supports: Hetfield Picks MusiCares, Hammett Surfrider The members of Metallica have a range of causes that are important to them. Some we hear about, many we don’t. On this particular day, speaking with Samaritanmag, singer-guitarist James Hetfield mentions the family unit and MusiCares; a different day, he might’ve mentioned others. Guitarist…

Bon Jovi Guitarist Richie Sambora Gives Complacency A Bad Name

Bon Jovi Guitarist Richie Sambora Gives Complacency A Bad Name President Bill Clinton and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora at the Step Up On Vine gala, January 2013 — photo credit: Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez.Loads of musicians boast benefit concerts on the resume, but few bands approach philanthropy with the zeal or unwavering commitment of Bon…

Neil Young To Receive The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award At Junos

Neil Young To Receive The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award At Junos Neil Young hasn't attended the Juno Awards in 29 years, but the Canadian music legend will be on hand to accept the 2011 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the 40th anniversary show, March 27, at Toronto's Air Canada Centre. Young, co-founder of Farm Aid and the Bridge School Benefit…