is there a bigger joke/hypocrite than elvis costello. i am still holding out hope for the day that sting hits him with his bass... rich --- StingUs <frotri@panafonet.gr> wrote:

John Mayer, Elton John, others to toast Sting at tribute event

by Jon Zahlaway liveDaily Staff Writer

Dave Matthews, Elton John, k.d. lang and Elvis Costello are among the performers who will pay tribute to Sting during next year's MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony. Other artists on the bill include John Mayer, Tony Bennett, Black Eyed Peas, Dido, Diana Krall and Rufus Wainwright. Organized by The Recording Academy, the annual event takes place on Feb. 6, and is part of the build up to the Recording Academy's 46th Annual GRAMMY® Awards ceremony. The Academy chose Sting as the 2004 MusiCares Person of the Year based on "his accomplishments as a musician, humanitarian and environmental activist," according to a press release. In addition to live performances, the Person of the Year event will also include a silent auction featuring collectibles such as music and sports memorabilia. Proceeds from the event will benefit MusiCares' Financial Assistance Program. The Recording Academy founded MusiCares in 1989. The organization "provides a foundation of critical assistance for music people in times of need, while treating each case with integrity and confidentiality," according to a press release. The organization 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." More information is available at GRAMMY.com. The 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards take place Feb. 8, and will air on CBS. Sting recently released his 10th album, "Sacred Love," and mounts a sold-out tour in support of the set early next year. --- Stars To Salute Sting

A host of musicians will be on hand to pay tribute to Sting when he is honored in Feburary as the MusiCares person of the year. The Feb. 6 gala event in Los Angeles will feature performances by Tony Bennett, Black Eyed Peas, Elvis Costello, Dido, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Dave Matthews, John Mayer and Rufus Wainwright. As previously reported, Sting is being honored for his accomplishments as a musician, humanitarian and environmental activist. Proceeds from the 14th annual gala will benefit the MusiCares Foundation's financial assistance program. For information regarding tickets and other opportunities, contact the Recording Academy's Dana Tomarken at 310-392-3777. Tomorrow (Dec. 10), Sting will receive the Billboard Century Award at the 2003 Billboard Music Awards, where he is also slated to perform. The show will be broadcast live on Fox beginning at 8 p.m. ET (tape delayed on the West Coast). -- Barry A. Jeckell, N.Y. (Billboard)

Cheers, StingUs-team

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