Neil Young Named 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year

Legendary musician Neil Young honored as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year at the 20th anniversary gala on Jan. 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

The evening's tribute featured performances by multi-GRAMMY-winning artists Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, k.d. lang, Dave Matthews, Ozomatli, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and James Taylor; GRAMMY winners Crosby, Stills & Nash, John Mellencamp, and Wilco; GRAMMY-nominated artists Jackson Browne and Josh Groban; and acclaimed emerging band Everest.

Proceeds from the annual GRAMMY Week gala dinner and concert honoring Young 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.

For more information about the gala and organization, visit the MusiCares site.

Read the full summary of the evening's events

Watch Part 1 and 2 on the Grammy's channel on YouTube.