Zac Brown, Wynonna Judd, Maren Morris & more tapped for MusiCares Person of the Year tribute

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A multigenre star-studded lineup has been announced for the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year gala featuring a tribute concert to the Grateful Dead.

Country stars and artists on the bill include Zac Brown, Wynonna Judd, Maren Morris, Dwight Yoakam and Grammy Award nominees The War And Treaty, Maggie Rose and Noah Kahan, whose song “Cowboys Cry Too” with Kelsea Ballerini is climbing up the country charts. 

Other acts slated to perform are Lukas Nelson, Billy StringsJohn MayerSierra Ferrell, Stewart Copeland, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Hornsby, Norah Jones, Dave Matthews, Vampire Weekend and My Morning Jacket.

Watch What Happens Live‘s Andy Cohen will host the evening, with funds raised helping music professionals in need, including those impacted by the recent wildfires in Greater Los Angeles.

The MusiCares Persons of the Year benefit gala takes place Jan. 31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, before the 2025 Grammy Awards on Feb. 2 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.

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