Jon Bon Jovi announced as 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree

Jon Bon Jovi announced as 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree

By Alipate Narawa
Sunday 22/10/2023
[Photo: People]

Jon Bon Jovi is being recognized for his contributions to music and philanthropy!

On Thursday, the Bon Jovi founder, 61, was revealed as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year.

The rock star will be honored by the Recording Academy’s philanthropic organization at their Feb. 2 benefit, held two days before the 66th annual Grammy Awards.

The organization, which helps provide health and human services to members of the music industry, will recognize the music legend’s humanitarian efforts with a ceremony and tribute concert.

The “Livin’ On a Prayer” singer, says he is truly humbled to be this year’s MusiCares honoree.

MusiCares’ work with music professionals is vitally important in creating much needed support and wellness programs that cultivate a healthier and more vibrant community for us all.

He continued, “Philanthropic work has been a cornerstone of his life and has always run in tandem to his music career and achievements.

Nearly two decades ago when I formed the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchens, I saw firsthand and continue to see today the impact of charitable community-based work. I know this for sure: helping one’s community is helping one’s self.”

Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson were MusiCares’ 2023 Persons of the Year.

Jon joins the pair, as well as a legendary list of past honorees, including Aerosmith, Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell.

Executive Director of MusiCares, Laura Segura also shared a statement expressing the organization's excitement in honoring Jon in 2024.

Segura says his remarkable contributions to rock and roll have not only left an indelible mark on the music industry, but also in the hearts of countless fans around the world, furthermore, his long-standing commitment to serving food-insecure and unhoused individuals inspires us all.

She says they are looking forward to celebrating him and the many ways he has made a difference in this world.

The 2024 MusiCares Persons of the Year ceremony will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center during Grammys week on Feb 2, ahead of the Feb. 4 award ceremony.

The event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, ceremony and benefit concert of to-be-announced artists paying tribute to the rocker.

All proceeds from the event will go towards MusiCares’ services. Tables and tickets for purchase are available here.

Alipate Source: People

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