MusiCares Person of the Year
Person of the Year is an annual gala presented by MusiCares, a 501(c)(3) public charity and affiliate of The Recording Academy, to raise funds for MusiCares’ mission and to honor recording artists for their creative achievements and their dedication to philanthropy. Chosen by the MusiCares Foundation, award recipients are honored during "Grammy Week". Person of the year gala consistes of a seated dinner and start-studded tribute concert.
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Image: Bonnie Raitt at John Edwards presidential campaign
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Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In 1971, Raitt released her self-titled debut album. Following this, she released a series of critically acclaimed roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk, and country. She was also a frequent session player and collaborator with other artists, including Warren Zevon, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, the Pointer Sisters, John Prine, and Leon Russell.
Raitt in 2000
Raitt performing at the Berkeley Community Theater, 1976–1977
Raitt at the 1990 Grammy Awards
Raitt performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, April 23, 2004
