MusiCares has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Persons of the Year Gala honoring the Grateful Dead, taking place in Los Angeles on Jan. 31.
Performers at the event include Dave Matthews, Noah Kahan, John Mayer, Zac Brown, Stewart Copeland, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Hornsby, Norah Jones, Wynonna Judd, Maren Morris, Lukas Nelson, Billy Strings, the War on Drugs, Vampire Weekend, Dwight Yoakam, Sierra Ferrell, Maggie Rose, My Morning Jacket and the War and Treaty.
Additionally, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart will perform alongside other Dead & Company members. Andy Cohen will host the evening, while comedian Bert Kreischer will present.
This year’s Persons of the Year Gala will honor those in the music community impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires that ravaged the city over the past few weeks. Funds raised during the event will assist music professionals with resources related to evacuation, relocation, instrument replacement and more.
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“Music has the power to heal and comfort,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares. “This year’s gala honoring the Grateful Dead will not only provide a moment where music people can reunite and support one another in the wake of the devastating fires in Greater Los Angeles but together can provide funding for our community in need. I look forward to standing with the MusiCares team and all our guests for an impactful night.”
“We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to honor the Grateful Dead’s incredible legacy while also reflecting on the challenges facing our music community today,” added Laura Segura, executive director of MusiCares. “This event is a beacon of hope, showing what we can achieve when we come together through music, support one another and help rebuild lives.”
The gala will occur at the Los Angeles Convention Center just two days before the Grammy Awards are broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena.