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2011 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Barbra Streisand

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A Timeless Tribute

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Dec 2, 2014 - 3:22 pm

By Paul Grein

It was a given that the Person of the Year concert and dinner honoring Barbra Streisand would be a memorable musical evening, but who knew the night would contain so many surprises?

Like Prince making a surprise appearance to present the award to "the woman of the hour, the MusiCares Person of the Year, the one and only Barbra Streisand."

Like Stevie Wonder making a personal reminiscence before playing his version of "People" with jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. ("When I was about 12 years old, I said she could be my girlfriend because she sounds so good.")

Like the producers screening the video for Duck Sauce's international dance club hit "Barbra Streisand" and Streisand seeming to get a kick out of the loopy, left-field hit.

Like Streisand capping the evening with not just a few songs, as expected, but a generous set, which included "Make Someone Happy" from her current GRAMMY-nominated album Love Is The Answer, and a dramatic version of "Windmills Of Your Mind" from her upcoming album of songs written by her friends Marilyn and Alan Bergman.

The Person of the Year concert and dinner, which was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 11, is the principal fundraiser for MusiCares, which gives music people a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. The event is in its 21st year.

There was a lot of "Glee" in this year's program. New cast member Darren Criss opened the concert fronting the hit TV program's show-choir group the Warblers on an a cappella version of "What Kind Of Fool." Lea Michele, who has said her favorite material to sing on the show is “anything Barbra,” sang "My Man." Matthew Morrison and Kristin Chenoweth performed Streisand's inspired coupling of "One Less Bell To Answer" and "A House Is Not A Home." Streisand later noted, "My niece recently watched a DVD of Funny Girl for the first time and asked me why I was singing songs from 'Glee.'"

The show brought together the various facets of Streisand's musical personality: a few pop hits, several Broadway songs and a few jazz-shaded performances. Diana Krall, who produced Love Is The Answer, represented the jazz side with "Down With Love," which Streisand recorded in 1963. Herbie Hancock teamed with young vocalist Nikki Yanofsky on "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever," which blended into "Lazy Afternoon." In one of the night’s most ambitious performances, BeBe Winans teamed with LeAnn Rimes and Jeff Beck on "Come Rain Or Come Shine."

Seal was especially well-suited to the lilting rhythms of "Guilty." (He should record it. It sounds like a hit.) Faith Hill was impressive on Sondheim's "Send In The Clowns." Leona Lewis offered Streisand's power ballad version of "Somewhere."

Tony Bennett sang a tender version of "Smile," a song that he and Streisand recorded for his album Duets: An American Classic. Barry Manilow sang "Memory" from "Cats." He recalled that he and Streisand both had hits with the song, even though "neither one of us knows what the heck the lyric means."

Bill Maher spoke about Streisand the citizen. President Bill Clinton sent a video in which he spoke fondly of his friend. Fran Drescher told a funny story about a backstage mix-up.

But Streisand's show-capping performance stole the show. She performed all or part of such signature hits as "Happy Days Are Here Again," "The Way We Were" and "Evergreen" as well as such less obvious choices as "Finally Found Someone."

In her remarks, she also quoted author and poet Hans Christian Andersen: "Where words fail, music speaks." On this night, it spoke eloquently.

View performance and red-carpet photos from the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Barbra Streisand. 
 

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More Stars To Honor Barbra Streisand

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Jeff Beck, LeAnn Rimes, Seal, and BeBe Winans added to performance lineup for GRAMMY Week MusiCares Person of the Year tribute
Tim McPhate
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Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

(For a complete list of 53rd GRAMMY Awards nominees, click here.)

Current GRAMMY nominees Jeff Beck and LeAnn Rimes, and GRAMMY winners Seal and BeBe Winans are the latest performers announced for the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to Barbra Streisand, to be held during GRAMMY Week on Feb. 11 in Los Angeles. They join previously announced performers Tony Bennett; singer/actress Kristin Chenoweth; GRAMMY-nominated "Glee" cast members Darren Criss, Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison; Herbie Hancock; Diana Krall; Barry Manilow; Donna Summer; Stevie Wonder; and singer Nikki Yanofsky. Streisand, an eight-time GRAMMY-winning artist and current nominee, will close the evening with her own special performance. Additional performers will be announced soon.

Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute, now in its 21st year, provide essential support for MusiCares.

The event, a private charity fundraiser, is attended by industry VIPs and others who help support the work of The Recording Academy-affiliated MusiCares Foundation, which offers programs and services to members of the music community, including emergency financial assistance. The MusiCares MAP Fund provides access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community regardless of their financial circumstances, and MusiCares Safe Harbor Rooms offer a support network to those in recovery while they are participating in the production of televised music shows, such as the GRAMMY Awards, and other major music events.

The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week. The celebration culminates with the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Feb. 13 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For information on purchasing tables and tickets to the event, please contact Dana Tomarken at 310.392.3777.

Past MusiCares Person of the Year honorees include Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and Neil Young.
 

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Stars To Pay Tribute To Barbra Streisand

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"Glee" cast, Herbie Hancock, Barry Manilow, and Donna Summer among artists to perform at 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute during GRAMMY Week on Feb. 11
Crystal Larsen
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Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

(For a complete list of 53rd GRAMMY Awards nominees, please click here.)

The Recording Academy and MusiCares announced performers for the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring iconic artist and philanthropist Barbra Streisand, taking place Feb. 11 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Artists scheduled to fete the legendary artist are Tony Bennett; singer/actress Kristin Chenoweth; members of the GRAMMY-nominated "Glee" cast Darren Criss, Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison; Herbie Hancock; Diana Krall; Barry Manilow; Donna Summer; Stevie Wonder; and artist Nikki Yanofsky. Streisand, a multi-GRAMMY-winning artist and current GRAMMY nominee, will close the evening with her own special performance. Additional performers will be announced soon.

Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute, now in its 21st year, provide essential support for MusiCares.

The event, a private charity fundraiser, is attended by industry VIPs and others who help support the work of the Recording Academy-affiliated MusiCares Foundation, which offers programs and services to members of the music community, including emergency financial assistance. The MusiCares MAP Fund allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community regardless of their financial circumstances, and MusiCares Safe Harbor Rooms, at events such as the GRAMMY Awards, offer a support network to those in recovery while they are participating in the production of televised music shows and other major music events.

The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week. The celebration culminates with the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For information on purchasing tables and tickets to the event, please contact Dana Tomarken at 310.392.3777.

Past MusiCares Person of the Year honorees include: Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young.

 

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Bid Your Way To Next Year's GRAMMYs

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GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions offer 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards VIP Experience and exclusive music memorabilia
Crystal Larsen
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Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

In celebration of the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions are open now through Feb. 24. Presented in partnership with Kompolt, the auctions provide bidders an opportunity to bid on approximately 100 exclusive items, including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities, and official GRAMMY merchandise autographed by artists during GRAMMY Week.

Featured items will be available for bid in two cycles, including a 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards VIP Experience for two, including Platinum-level GRAMMY tickets, GRAMMY Celebration tickets, GRAMMY rehearsal passes, and 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute tickets; a private guitar lesson with Orianthi, recording artist and guitarist in Michael Jackson's This Is It; and official GRAMMY merchandise autographed backstage at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards rehearsals and telecast by celebrity participants. This year's performers include Justin Bieber, Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and Katy Perry, among others.

Additional auction items include VIP concert and meet-and-greet experiences with Kathy Griffin and Maroon 5; VIP lounge tickets to the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals; guitars autographed by Jeff Beck, Bruno Mars, Tom Petty, Slash, and Train, among others; and music memorabilia autographed by Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Daughtry, Jay-Z, Ke$ha, Barry Manilow, Pink, Carlos Santana, and Barbra Streisand, among others.

To place your bid on items featured in the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions, visit www.ebay.com/grammy. All proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation.

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Streisand To Close MusiCares Gala

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Dec 2, 2014 - 3:22 pm

Streisand To Close MusiCares Gala
MusiCares has announced that 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Barbra Streisand will close out the evening with a performance at the 21st annual benefit gala to be held during GRAMMY Week on Feb. 11, 2011, two days prior to the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. An eight-time GRAMMY winner, GRAMMY Legend Award and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Streisand is being honored in recognition of her renowned creative accomplishments and philanthropic work. Proceeds from the dinner and concert will provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. (10/29)

"Thriller" To Inspire Motion Picture
The video for Michael Jackson's GRAMMY-winning "Thriller" could become the only music video in history to inspire a big-budget, feature-length film, according to a Deadline.com report. GK Films, Fox 2000, Lionsgate, and Summit Entertainment are all bidding on rights to the film, which is set to be written by Jeremy Garelick (The Hangover) and directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical and Michael Jackson's This Is It). (10/29)

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