Performers Announced For 2023 MusiCares Tribute To Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson

Honoring Gordy & Smokey

GRAMMY-winning artists BRANDI CARLILE, SHERYL CROW, LALAH HATHAWAY, THE ISLEY BROTHERS, JOHN LEGEND, MICHAEL McDONALD, PJ MORTON, MUMFORD & SONS, LIONEL RICHIE, THE TEMPTATIONS, TROMBONE SHORTY and DIONNE WARWICK along with current GRAMMY nominees SAMARA JOY, MOLLY TUTTLE and SEBASTIAN YATRA as well as previous nominees JIMMIE ALLEN, VALERIE SIMPSON the FOUR TOPS, and CHLOE X HALLE, and singer-songwriter RITA WILSON will perform at the 32nd annual MUSICARES PERSONS OF THE YEAR benefit gala honoring BERRY GORDY and SMOKEY ROBINSON on FEBRUARY 3rd, two days before the GRAMMY AWARDS telecast. 

This year's tribute will be held at the LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER with a reception and silent auction, followed by a dinner and tribute concert. 

Commented MUSICARES Executive Director LAURA SEGURA, "We're bringing together such a unique lineup of artists not only to pay tribute to MR. GORDY and MR. ROBINSON and MOTOWN, but also to raise awareness of the critical health and social service needs within the music community. The funds raised will allow MUSICARES to continue to provide vital services throughout the year to the music community and continue to serve those who make the songs and events we all love possible."

MOTOWN founder GORDY stated, "I am so excited to share the always-wonderful MUSICARES event with my best friend SMOKEY ROBINSON and I can't wait to hear these wonderful artists celebrate the MOTOWN music."

Added ROBINSON, "I'm so excited for this year’s lineup. These artists are my friends and I not only love them, but I'm honored that they will be performing my music, along with hits from the MOTOWN catalog."

RECORDING ACADEMY CEO HARVEY MASON JR. said, "We are thrilled to see such an incredible array of talented performers coming together to honor SMOKEY and BERRY, two legends who have helped define modern music. This celebration spotlights MUSICARES' ongoing commitment to serve all music people and we look forward to an unforgettable night."

Recent MUSICARES honorees included JONI MITCHELL, FLEETWOOD MAC, DOLLY PARTON and AEROSMITH. 

Tables are available for purchase here. For more information, visit www.musicares.org or email personoftheyear@musicares.org.  

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