Artists Inked For MusiCares Joni Mitchell Tribute
• The upcoming 31st annual MusiCares® Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Joni Mitchell will feature performances by an amazing cast of artists, including GRAMMY® Award-winners Sara Bareilles, Beck, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Stephen Stills, and St. Vincent, as well as GRAMMY nominees Jon Batiste, Black Pumas, Mickey Guyton, and Allison Russell. The evening will also feature a remote performance from GRAMMY-winning artist Graham Nash. Batiste and Carlile, each nominated for multiple GRAMMY Awards this year, will also serve as Artistic Directors for the night, a first for Person of the Year.
As previously announced, this year’s tribute will be held at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas on Friday, April 1. The evening will include a reception and silent auction, followed by a dinner and tribute concert honoring Joni Mitchell’s impact on the music industry and the inspiration she has provided to artists over the years.
“We’re excited to honor Joni together, in person, as a music community and can’t wait to bring this great event to Las Vegas,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “We will be celebrating with a purpose, toasting one of music’s greatest songwriters and musicians, while raising vital funds to address the critical health and social service needs of the music community.” Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy®, said, “MusiCares’ amazing work providing aid to music professionals is crucial to the well-being of our community. Their ongoing support for music people is truly inspiring and we’re looking forward to celebrating the return of Person of the Year this April.”
The event will be produced by Lewis & Clark, and GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Elizondo will serve as Music Director for the 2022 Person of the Year gala. Tickets are available to purchase at https://Joni.givesmart.com. To learn more about MusiCares Person of the Year, please visit musicares.org/person-year or email personoftheyear@musicares.org.
