Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:21:53 GMT | By AP

Grammys to honor Bruce Springsteen next year

Bruce Springsteen is being recognized for his creative and philanthropic contributions by the group that puts on the Grammy Awards.


Grammys to honor Bruce Springsteen next year

The Recording Academy announced on Thursday that Springsteen has been named its 2013 MusiCares person of the year. The Boss will be feted at a private fundraising dinner ceremony on February 8, 2013 in Los Angeles.

Recording Academy President Neil Portnow called Springsteen a "renaissance artist of our time, a national treasure, and an exemplary humanitarian." Springsteen has won 20 Grammy awards during his nearly 40-year career.

The Recording Academy's MusiCares Foundation provides financial, medical and educational services to members of the music community. Past person of the year honorees include Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Paul McCartney.

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