James Taylor: A MusiCares Person of the Year TributeDVD To Be Released On October 3

LIVE TRIBUTE CONCERT HONORING TAYLOR FEATURES INDIA.ARIE, JACKSON BROWNE, DAVID CROSBY, DIXIE CHICKS, SHERYL CROW, JERRY DOUGLAS, DR. JOHN, CAROLE KING, ALISON KRAUSS, TAJ MAHAL, BONNIE RAITT, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, STING AND KEITH URBAN

August 30 2006
LOS ANGELES --

During the 2006 GRAMMY week in Los Angeles, MusiCares brought together a group of legendary artists to pay tribute to James Taylor and his famous works at their annual Person of the Year gala. The event honored Taylor for his outstanding contributions to the world of music and for his exemplary philanthropic efforts. The amazing lineup featured Taylor's friends and contemporaries performing great songs from his catalogue of music. The highlights of this exclusive music industry evening -- from The Dixie Chicks performing "Shower the People" and Jackson Browne, David Crosby and Sheryl Crow joining in for "Mexico" to Bruce Springsteen's rendition of "Millworker" and Taylor himself singing his classics "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "Fire and Rain" -- featured on this special DVD are now available for the public to enjoy. The net proceeds from the sale and distribution of this DVD, which hits stores on October 3, will benefit MusiCares' health and human service and addiction recovery programs for music people in times of crisis. 

James Taylor's impressive musical legacy and his sense of compassion toward humanity represent the artistic talents and social awareness that mark all MusiCares Person of the Year honorees. He joins an exemplary list of previous honorees that includes Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, Brian Wilson, and Stevie Wonder.

Artistic success has allowed James to lend his voice and time to various important social causes. He has remained driven and passionate through his work protecting the environment via the Natural Resources Defense Council, where he is an active board member; supporting funding and research for children's health-related issues, such as juvenile diabetes; campaigning for funding for various arts initiatives; and calling attention to the needs of those less fortunate.

CONTENT


• Dixie Chicks -- "Shower The People"

• Bonnie Raitt -- "Rainy Day Man"

• India.Arie -- "Secret O' Life"

• Jackson Browne, David Crosby & Sheryl Crow -- "Mexico"

• Sting -- "You Can Close Your Eyes"

• Dr. John & Taj Mahal -- "Everybody Has The Blues"

• Alison Krauss & Jerry Douglas -- "Carolina In My Mind"

• Keith Urban -- "Country Road"

• Bruce Springsteen -- "Millworker"

• Carole King -- "You've Got A Friend"

• James Taylor -- "Shed A Little Light"

• James Taylor -- "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"

• James Taylor -- "Fire and Rain"