Last night the Grammy's MUSICARES held their Person of the Year Gala honoring Jon Bon Jovi. The GRAMMY-winning and 11-time nominee, front man and founding member of American rock band Bon Jovi, was the honoree of the 33rd annual Person of the Year benefit gala, on February 2nd, 2024, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Proceeds from the event will provide essential support for MusiCares, the leading music charity providing health and human services to music professionals across a spectrum of needs.
It was an incredible All-Star star-studded night that included the GRAMMY-nominated comedian and Host of the show Jim Gaffigan, and presenters: Lenny Kravitz:, GRAMMY Award-winning musician Kylie Minogue, who is an award-winning global superstar, won her second GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Dance Recording for “Padam Padam” off Tension, her ninth #1 album in the UK. This is one of three new GRAMMY categories announced by The Recording Academy this year. “Padam Padam” - written by Ina Wroldsen and produced by Lostboy (Griff, Anne-Marie, Tiesto) - encapsulates everything you love about this musical icon.
Gayle King, The owner of the NFL's New England Patriots: Robert Kraft on the right with TV Producer Steve Taylor: and guests: The Beatles iconic legendary singer: Paul McCartney, with Nancy Shevell: Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen: Nancy and Paul Pelosi, Sabrina Carpenter, Dove Cameron, Rita Wilson, George Clinton, Bebe Rexha, Doug E Fresh, David Foster, Michael Cimion, and Debbie Gibson in the middle with Jacqueline and Fred:
Performers at the event included Grammy winners: Bruce Springsteen, who was sitting at the table with his friend and the Honoree for this incredible Gala Event: Jon Bon Jovi: along with Paul McCartney: and Robert Kraft! So with all these legendary icons all sitting together at the same table, this made it the #1 most epic table anywhere!
Also performing was Grammy winning Country Music Superstar: Shania Twain, and Grammy winners: Melissa Etheridge, and Jason Isbell, along with GRAMMY nominees Brandy Clark, Damiano David of Måneskin, Goo Goo Dolls: John Rzeznik & Robby Takacin the middle between Jacqueline & Margie, right after their interview with us on the red carpet:
Jelly Roll holding Margie's hand on stage: Larkin Poe, Marcus King, The War And Treaty: Michael & Tanya Trotter, when they were both interviewed by Jacqueline & Margie: Mammoth WVH: Wolfgang Van Halen: Sammy Hagar and his wife in white, when they were both interviewed on the red carpet by Jacqueline & Margie: Pat Monahan and Lainey Wilson, who all gave some incredible live performances, during this once-in-a-lifetime concert!
Jacqueline interviewed Young Dro on the red carpet: and Academy Award Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey gave a recorded message tribute to Jon Bon Jovi on the video screens.
Jon Bon Jovi closed out the evening with his iconic hit "Livin' on a Prayer" alongside the other performers of the gala, that you can see on our show.
The performers paid tribute to Bon Jovi’s legacy and his impact on rock and roll since the 1983 inception of his eponymous band!
This was a once in a lifetime event, with some of the greatest Legends and Icons in the music world, along with some of the younger Superstars all coming together to pay tribute to Jon Bon Jovi, with a 4 hour long concert and gala show that included a cocktail reception, followed by a dinner and tribute concert. This was an amazing night that everyone will always remember!On our show you can see great, insightful, and in depthinterviews with many of these Music Legends and Superstars as they arrived on the red carpet,along with clips of the singing performances from this once in a lifetime concert! Our TV Show Host Margie Rey, and Entertainment News Reporter Jacqueline Murphy both did an incredible job to draw out the most from these interviews with these celebrities! This was not easy with so many press from all around the world, all in one spot for this incredible event!
“I’m looking forward to seeing these talented musicians take the stage for the MusiCares gala. I’m honored they are able to be with us for such a wonderful night,” said Jon Bon Jovi Before the show.
“Jon Bon Jovi is a rock and roll trailblazer, influencing countless artists over the years. MusiCares is honored to pay tribute to him as our 2024 Person of the Year. Bon Jovi has also lent his life’s work to philanthropic efforts that align with the health and human services mission of MusiCares, forever changing the lives of those in need,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “The goal of the Person of the Year gala is to raise funds for MusiCares’ vital services throughout the year and to celebrate the philanthropy and impact of music legends.” Jon Bon Jovi joins an impressive list of recent MusiCares honorees including Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and Dolly Parton.