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Sweet Relief for Musicians in Need Sep 9, 2013

It has been just over 20 years since the first Sweet Relief album came out celebrating the music of founder Victoria Williams, and now Sweet Relief III: Pennies From Heaven is available for purchase. More →

Uproar Festival Announces VIP Charity Ticket Auctions Jul 12, 2013

The 4th Annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival, featuring headliners Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, Danko Jones, and others, announces Charity VIP Ticket Auctions that will put fans onstage with their favorite bands. More →

Tony Alva Pendant Benefits MusiCares Jun 20, 2013

Los Angeles-based jewelry design company Pennyroyal Studio and skateboard pioneer Tony Alva announce the release of a design collaboration benefiting the MusiCares MAP Fund. More →

MusiCares' Get Ready To Rock Auction Jun 5, 2013

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has launched the “Get Ready To Rock Auction,” following the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert honoring two-time GRAMMY-winning Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington and legendary skateboarder/musician Tony Alva. More →

Duff McKagan And Stone Temple Pilots Join MusiCares Event May 15, 2013

Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses, Loaded, Velvet Revolver) and Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz are the latest performers announced for the ninth annual MusiCares Map Fund benefit concert, taking place May 30 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. More →

Two Dream Day Experiences With Linkin Park May 8, 2013

When Linkin Park rose to fame from their breakthrough album, Hybrid Theory, they gained an immense following, who to this day, cherish the band for their nu metal and rap metal qualities. More →

Slash To Perform At MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Apr 22, 2013

Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington with special guests, Tony Alva and his band Chicken Noodle Project, Early Morning Rebel, Ida Maria Band, and Slash have been announced as performers for the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 30. More →

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington To Be Honored By MusiCares Apr 3, 2013

The ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor Chester Bennington, lead vocalist of two-time GRAMMY-winning band Linkin Park, and Tony Alva, legendary skateboarder, surfer, musician and original member of the skateboarding team Dogtown Z-Boys at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 30. More →

Grammy Auctions Raise Money For Charity Feb 11, 2013

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — in celebration of the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, will offer more than 100 exclusive items including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities and official GRAMMY merchandise signed by participating stars backstage during rehearsals and the day of the telecast. More →

Springsteen To Be Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Tonight Feb 8, 2013

The sold-out MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Bruce Springsteen will take place Feb. 8, two days prior to the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Happy Birthday Adam Lambert! Jan 29, 2013

Adam Lambert turned 31 today, and the singer has donated his birthday to charity. More →

Grammy Nominees Album To Benefit MusiCares Jan 10, 2013

Capitol Records and The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Recordings will release the 2013 GRAMMY Nominees album on Jan. 22, 2013 and provide lucky music and GRAMMY fans two chances to attend the 55th or the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Stars Line Up To Honor Bruce Springsteen As MusiCares' Person Of The Year Jan 3, 2013

Alabama Shakes, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Jim James, Elton John, Juanes, John Legend, Natalie Maines, Tim McGraw, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Sting, Eddie Vedder, and Neil Young will perform at the tribute concert in honor of 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen. More →

Kelly Rowland Supports Commitment Day Dec 27, 2012

In keeping with its commitment to health and human services, MusiCares has joined with other founding charities, corporate partners and ambassadors to raise awareness about Commitment Day, a year-round movement designed to unite all Americans in making personal commitments to a healthier way of life. More →

Barbra Streisand's MusiCares Person Of The Year Concert Available On DVD/Blu-Ray Nov 27, 2012

A DVD featuring Barbra Streisand and friends is raising money for charity. More →

MusiCares Announces Annual Grammy Black Friday Sale Nov 26, 2012

MusiCares and the Grammy Foundation have launched the annual GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale, a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new bargains and slashed prices on celebrity-autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences. More →

Bruce Springsteen To Be Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Jul 2, 2012

Bruce Springsteen will be honored as the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, it was announced last week by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Scott Pascucci, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board. More →

A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction Benefits Charity Jun 7, 2012

Following the 8th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has launched the A Little Bit Country … A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction. More →

Billy Idol And Heart Honor Alice In Chains At MusiCares Event Jun 6, 2012

A plethora of rockers hit the stage at the 8th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert on May 31 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. More →

MusiCares Hosts Ticket Giveaway For MAP Fund Benefit May 23, 2012

MusiCares will host a ticket giveaway for the eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit honoring Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell and Neil Lasher on May 31 in Los Angeles. More →

Billy Idol And Heart To Perform At Charity Concert Apr 10, 2012

Heart's Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson; Billy Idol and band members Jeremy Colson (drums), Stephen McGrath (bass), Billy Morrison (guitars), Derek Sherinian (keyboards), and Steve Stevens (guitars); singer/songwriter Mark Lanegan (Queens Of The Stone Age, Screaming Trees); and bassist Duff McKagan (Loaded, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) have been added to the performance lineup for the eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert on May 31 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. More →

Slash Teams With Stars For Charity Song Apr 2, 2012

Slash has recruited some of his celebrity friends – such as Maroon 5's Adam Levine – to help him release a special video and song to help raise awareness for the plight of homeless youth in Los Angeles. More →

Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell To Be Honored By MusiCares Mar 23, 2012

The eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor Alice in Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell and certified interventionist and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Senior Consultant Neil Lasher at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 31, 2012. More →

Slash Presents Charity Check At GuitarTown Launch Mar 23, 2012

On Monday, March 12, Gibson GuitarTown II launched on The Sunset Strip in West Hollywood with the unveiling of the first nine 10-foot tall guitar sculptures. The selection includes works from renowned artists Shepard Fairey, Tristan Eaton, Free Humanity, Smog City and DeeKay, and celebrates top musicians, including Van Halen, Rage Against The Machine and Jane’s Addiction, among others. More →

Katy Perry Pledges Part Of Me Proceeds To Charity Feb 15, 2012

Katy Perry has announced that proceeds from her new song, Part Of Me, will go to charity. More →

Paul McCartney Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 13, 2012

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event in Los Angeles on Friday, celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. More →

Stars Donate To Grammy Charity Online Auctions Feb 9, 2012

In celebration of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, the Grammy Charity Online Auctions are open now through Feb. 23. More →

Stars To Come Out For Paul McCartney At Charity Gala Feb 2, 2012

An impressive star-studded cast will come together to honor 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney during a sold-out gala on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Rare Paul McCartney Print Up For Auction Jan 25, 2012

Beatles fans are in for a treat next month, as a very special piece of memorabilia goes under the hammer when Paul McCartney is awarded Person Of The Year by MusiCares. More →

Paul McCartney To Perform At MusiCares Person Of The Year Event Jan 16, 2012

Legendary singer/songwriter, 14-time Grammy winner and 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney is set to perform at the sold-out star-studded tribute concert, taking place in Los Angeles during Grammy Week on Feb. 10. More →