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Grammy Auctions Raise Money For Charity Feb 11, 2013

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — in celebration of the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, will offer more than 100 exclusive items including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities and official GRAMMY merchandise signed by participating stars backstage during rehearsals and the day of the telecast. More →

Ryan Seacrest Appointed Honorary Chair Of GRAMMY Foundation Board Jan 30, 2013

The GRAMMY Foundation announced today that Ryan Seacrest has been appointed Honorary Chair of the GRAMMY Foundation Board. More →

More Stars Added To GRAMMY Foundation Play It Forward Concert Jan 29, 2013

GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Lupe Fiasco and Dionne Warwick, pop/R&B singer/songwriter Guy Sebastian, and GRAMMY nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd have been added to the lineup for Play It Forward: A Celebration of Music’s Evolution And Influencers — the 15th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project presented by Seagate — to be held during GRAMMY Week on Feb. 7 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Calif. More →

Juanes To Play Grammy In The Schools Live Jan 18, 2013

The fourth annual GRAMMY In The Schools Live! concert will take place Feb. 6 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. More →

Stars Added To Play It Forward Lineup Jan 16, 2013

Incubus songwriter/guitarist Mike Einziger, GRAMMY winner LeAnn Rimes, violinist Ann Marie Simpson, and George Thorogood And The Destroyers have been added to the lineup for Play It Forward: A Celebration Of Music’s Evolution And Influencers — the 15th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project — to be held during GRAMMY Week on Feb. 7 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Calif. More →

Ed Sheeran And Emmylou Harris To Play It Forward For The GRAMMY Foundation Jan 11, 2013

The GRAMMY Foundation will host Play It Forward: A Celebration Of Music’s Evolution And Influencers — the 15th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project — on Feb. 7, 2013, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Calif. More →

Grammy Nominees Album To Benefit MusiCares Jan 10, 2013

Capitol Records and The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Recordings will release the 2013 GRAMMY Nominees album on Jan. 22, 2013 and provide lucky music and GRAMMY fans two chances to attend the 55th or the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Keith Urban To Perform With Grammy Camp Musicians Dec 10, 2012

Country music superstar Keith Urban is set to perform with seven young musicians who have participated in the GRAMMY Foundation's GRAMMY Camp music program on the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. More →

MusiCares Announces Annual Grammy Black Friday Sale Nov 26, 2012

MusiCares and the Grammy Foundation have launched the annual GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale, a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new bargains and slashed prices on celebrity-autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences. More →

A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction Benefits Charity Jun 7, 2012

Following the 8th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has launched the A Little Bit Country … A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction. More →

Colbie Caillat And Gavin DeGraw Tickets Benefit Charity May 11, 2012

Multi-platinum, two-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat and Platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw are teaming up on stage and off this summer to offer fans a special selection of tickets for all North American tour dates to benefit several charities close to their hearts, including the Grammy Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. More →

Stars Donate To Grammy Charity Online Auctions Feb 9, 2012

In celebration of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, the Grammy Charity Online Auctions are open now through Feb. 23. More →

Steve Vai And Bret Michaels Join Grammy Foundation Celebration Of Live Music Jan 27, 2012

The Grammy Foundation will host One Night Only: A Celebration Of The Live Music Experience — the 14th Annual Grammy Foundation Music Preservation Project — featuring live musical performances and historical footage from preservation archives. More →

Sharon Osbourne To Host Grammy Foundation Celebration Of Live Music Jan 17, 2012

The Grammy Foundation will host One Night Only: A Celebration Of The Live Music Experience — the 14th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project — on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Grammy Nominees Album To Benefit Charity Dec 2, 2011

The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Recordings and Universal Republic Records have joined forces to release the 2012 GRAMMY Nominees album on Jan. 24, 2012. More →

Stars Donate Items To Grammy Charity Auction Nov 28, 2011

The GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale — a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new “buyitnow” bargains and slashed prices on amazing celebrity autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences — is perfect for the music lover in your life! More →

Justin Bieber's Charity Christmas Album Debuts At #1 Nov 9, 2011

Justin Bieber's new Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with first week sales of 210,293 units. More →

Justin Bieber Releases Christmas Charity Album Nov 1, 2011

Global phenomenon Justin Bieber is kicking off the season of giving with his ambitious Believe Charity Drive. Justin will donate a portion of the proceeds from his November 1st holiday release, Under The Mistletoe, to charity. More →

Arnold Palmer And Drew Carey To Be Honored At Charity Gala Aug 29, 2011

Tony Martell, Founder and Chairman of the TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research, is proud to announce the honorees for the 36th Annual Awards Gala, which will take place on Thursday, November 3rd at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. More →

Stars Cover Buddy Holly For Charity Aug 18, 2011

Songmasters has announced Listen To Me: Buddy Holly, a new collection benefitting the Grammy Foundation and featuring contemporary takes on songs originally written and performed by Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Buddy Holly. More →

Vanessa Calton Attends Grammy Camp For Charity Aug 8, 2011

On August 7, the New York installment of GRAMMY Camp will culminated with a launch party at Best Buy Theater in Times Square featuring original performances and video presentations created by students during GRAMMY Camp, as well as a networking session with several industry professionals and artists. More →

Meat Loaf And Miley Cyrus To Perform So The World May Hear Jul 11, 2011

Bill Clinton, Marlee Matlin, Doug Pitt and Randy Hogan will be honored at this year’s Starkey Hearing Foundation So The World May Hear Awards Gala. More →

Grammy Charity Launches Celebrity Auction Jun 22, 2011

In celebration of the summer season, the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions’ Summer Auction series is open now through June 23. More →

See Jay-Z And Coldplay In Las Vegas For Charity Dec 17, 2010

Charitybuzz.com has the chance for two lucky fans to ring in the new decade at the most in-demand New Year’s Eve concert of the year – Viva La Hova! More →

Justin Bieber Busy With Charity Work Aug 13, 2010

Justin Bieber presented $32,690 to the Commuinity Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Nashville Flood Fund yesterday. More →

Will.i.am Joins Grammy Charity Board Of Directors Aug 10, 2010

Black Eyed Peas artist will.i.am has announced he is a new director of the Grammy Foundation. More →

Keith Urban To Play Charity Gig For Grammy Foundation Jul 22, 2010

The Grammy Foundation has announced three-time Grammy winner Keith Urban will headline its signature Starry Night benefit concert on July 23 at the Los Angeles Tennis Center at the University of California, Los Angeles. Rising folk combo the Avett Brothers will open the benefit. More →

Rare Celebrity Items Go Under The Hammer At Charity Grammy Auction May 12, 2010

The Grammy Charity Online Auction, sponsored by The Recording Academy, is on through May 20, 2010. A wide selection of music and memorabilia from famed artists are being auctioned off to the general public. All proceeds raised will directly benefit The Grammy Foundation and MusiCares. More →

Aerosmith Guitarist Backs Charity Initiative Dec 2, 2009

SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards, has announced that its new philanthropic effort is getting a little musical help from Aerosmith's Joe Perry. More →

Wynonna To Headline Charity Soundcheck Nov 25, 2009

Wynonna is set to perform at a special concert for the GRAMMY Foundation in Texas on December 4. More →