MusiCares Person of the Year

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MusiCares Person of the Year
Awarded for 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 2015
Official 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 in 2014 and was followed by Bob Dylan. Lionel Richie was named the 2016 honoree.[7]

Recipients

Year[I] Image Recipient Lifetime Nationality Ref.
1991 A man with a mustache and shoulder-length hair wearing jeans and holding a guitar, standing behind a microphone. David Crosby b. 1941 United States [8]
1992 A woman with red hair wearing black clothing and hoop earrings playing the guitar and singing into a microphone. The American flag appears in the background. Bonnie Raitt b. 1949 United States [9]
1993 A woman wearing earrings, a bracelet and a multi-colored spaghetti strapped dress, with both holds folded over a microphone. Natalie Cole 1950–2015 United States [10]
1994 100px Gloria Estefan b. 1957 Cuba
United States		 [11]
1995 100px Tony Bennett b. 1926 United States [12]
1996 100px Quincy Jones b. 1933 United States [13]
1997 100px Phil Collins b. 1951 United Kingdom [14]
1998 A man in a dress coat and white shirt with an open mouth, which is framed by dark facial hair. Luciano Pavarotti 1935–2007 Italy [15]
1999 A man smiling, wearing black sunglasses and colorful clothing, behind a microphone. Stevie Wonder b. 1950 United States [14]
2000 Elton John 2011 Shankbone 2.JPG Elton John b. 1947 United Kingdom [16]
2001 A man behind a microphone holding an acoustic guitar and wearing a yellow shirt and black hat. Paul Simon b. 1941 United States [17]
2002 A man with a goatee and his eyes closed behind a microphone on a piano, wearing a black shirt and striped jacket. Billy Joel b. 1949 United States [18]
2003 A man with facial hair wearing a leather jacket, a black shirt, an earring, and tinted glasses with a star along the frame. Bono b. 1960 Ireland [19]
2004 A man with a v-neck, white T-shirt wearing a necklace and bracelet standing behind a microphone, holding a guitar. Sting b. 1951 United Kingdom [20]
2005 Brian Wilson 1966.png Brian Wilson b. 1942 United States [21]
2006 A man behind a microphone holding an acoustic guitar, sitting on a stool in the center of a stage, with a light shining down from above. To his sides are an electric guitar on a stand, a side table with a laptop, a bottle, and some additional equipment. James Taylor b. 1948 United States [22]
2007 A man wearing a black tie and white dress shirt with an electric guitar hanging from a strap around his neck. His left arm is raised, with his index finger pointed upwards. In the background is a drum set. Don Henley b. 1947 United States [23]
2008 A woman her mouth open, holding a microphone. She is wearing a gray hat with a large bow, gray gloves, and a gray jacket. In the background is a crowd of people. Aretha Franklin b. 1942 United States [24]
2009 A man behind a microphone holding a black guitar, wearing a black dress shirt with embellishments. Neil Diamond b. 1941 United States [25]
2010 Black and white image of an older man with sideburns wearing a white dress shirt with his sleeves rolled up, holding a guitar. Neil Young b. 1945 Canada [26]
2011 A woman with blond hair, wearing a white dress and jeweled necklace. Barbra Streisand b. 1942 United States [27]
2012 Paul McCartney Performs in Dublin. Paul McCartney b. 1942 United Kingdom [28]
2013 100px Bruce Springsteen b. 1949 United States [29]
2014 100px Carole King b. 1942 United States [30]
2015 Bob Dylan - Azkena Rock Festival 2010 2.jpg Bob Dylan b. 1941 United States [31]
2016 Lionel Richie 2012 2.jpg Lionel Richie b. 1949 United States [32]

^[I] Each year is linked to an article about the Grammy Awards ceremony of that year.

See also

References

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