Neil Young To Be Honored As 2010 Musicares® Person Of The Year

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NEIL YOUNG TO BE HONORED AS
2010 MUSICARES® PERSON OF THE YEAR

Gala Benefiting the MusiCares Foundation® Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary and
Will Be Held Jan. 29, 2010, During GRAMMY® Week

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2009) - Legendary musician Neil Young will be honored
as the 2010 MusiCares® Person of the Year at its 20th anniversary gala, it was
announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The
Recording Academy®, and Paul Caine, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board.
Proceeds from the annual GRAMMY® Week gala dinner and concert honoring Young - to be
held in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, two days prior to the 52nd Annual
GRAMMY Awards - will provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that
music people have a place to turn to in times of financial, medical and personal
need.

The incomparable singer, songwriter and performer is being honored as the MusiCares
Person of the Year in recognition of his exceptional and influential artistic
accomplishments as well as his philanthropic work, which has included many generous
charitable activities over the years.

"It is an honor to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Neil Young at our 20th
Annual MusiCares Person of the Year tribute," said Portnow. "Neil has set a standard
of artistic integrity and iconoclastic creativity for more than four decades, and
his achievements have been matched by his unwavering humanitarianism. He is a
shining example of how music people offer their creative gifts to the world, and how
they also give back through their commitments to charitable endeavors."

"Throughout his career, Neil has stood out as an exceptionally talented performer,
and he has stood for causes that are both noble and close to his heart." said Caine.
"We look forward to paying tribute to him at this signature GRAMMY Week gala."

The 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will begin with a reception and silent
auction offering an exclusive and unparalleled selection of luxury items, VIP
experiences and one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia for bidding guests. The
reception and silent auction will be followed by a dinner, the award presentation
and a star-studded tribute concert. The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute
ceremony, co-chaired by Warner Bros. Records Chairman Emeritus Mo Ostin, Lookout
Management President and Founder Elliot Roberts and Warner Bros. Records
Chairman/CEO Tom Whalley, is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY
Week. The celebration culminates with the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Jan.
31, 2010, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The telecast will be broadcast live on
the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Young's career began with his earliest recordings as a member of the Squires in
Winnipeg, Canada, in 1963. He rose to prominence with classic albums such as 1970's
After The Gold Rush and 1972's Harvest, and through work with bands such as Buffalo
Springfield (Buffalo Springfield, Buffalo Springfield Again); Crosby, Stills, Nash &
Young (American Dream, Déjà Vu); and Neil Young With Crazy Horse (Everybody Knows
This Is Nowhere).


He has directed films and released them through his production company Shakey
Pictures, including Rust Never Sleeps (1979) and the documentary CSNY/Déjà Vu
(200.

Young continues to push artistic boundaries and has recently released Neil Young
Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972 in a variety of formats including Blu-ray, allowing fans
to continue to receive new Neil Young archival content as it becomes available.

He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career including an
Oscar nomination in 1993 for his song "Philadelphia" from the film Philadelphia. He
was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1982, and has twice been
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - in 1995 for his solo work, and in
1997 as a member of Buffalo Springfield.



Young's philanthropic work is as renowned as his musical heritage. He was one of the
original founders of Farm Aid in 1985, and continues to be an active member on the
organization's board of directors. Each October, he and his wife Pegi organize and
host the Bridge School Concerts, a benefit for the Bridge School that he and Pegi
helped found. The school ensures that children with severe speech and physical
impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of
assistive technology and the development, implementation and dissemination of
innovative educational strategies. These weekend concerts have drawn an
international array of musical artists and have raised significant resources for the
school.

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of
critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and
resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and
each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the
resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly
impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please
visit www.musicares.com.

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians,
producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the
cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally
known for the GRAMMY Awards - the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical
excellence and the most credible brand in music - The Recording Academy is
responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment,
advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on
its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of
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For information on purchasing tables and tickets to the event, please contact Dana
Tomarken at MusiCares, 310.392.3777