McCartney named MusiCares Person of the season

Rock icon, singer-songwriter and ex-Beatle Paul McCartney is going to be honored through the Recording Academy because the 2012 MusiCares Person of the season having a tribute dinner and concert on February. 10.The star-studded annual event will fete McCartney for his philanthropic and inventive work. Arises from the Grammy Week function - that will occur 2 days just before the 54rd Grammy Honours ceremony at L.A.'s Staples Center -- benefit MusiCares, it Academy's charitable arm."Paul McCartney demonstrates the saying 'artist/philanthropist,' and the remarkable career is unquestionably proof of the multifaceted energy of his creative genius," Recording Academy prexy/Boss Neil Portnow stated inside a statement. "The initial talent, dedication, and spontaneity he gives his projects and live performances are unparalleled, but they are equaled through the impressive generosity and commitment he consistently devotes to a variety of important charitable causes."Inside a statement of their own, McCartney stated, "I have received an excellent gift - a existence making music - and it is my privilege to try and result in the world a much better place giving back."Among his many industry honors, McCartney has brought 14 Grammys in addition to NARAS' Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Honours. His record sales throughout a 50-year carrying out career are virtually incalculable.His newest solo release was 2007's "Memory Almost Full" his ballet score "Ocean's Kingdom" is going to be released March. 4.McCartney's benefit work has incorporated looks in the Concert For Brand New You are able to City, Band Aid and Live Aid. He's been active in a number of humanitarian and animal privileges non profit organizations.McCartney may be the 22nd MusiCares Person of the season he joins such recent honorees as Barbra Streisand, Neil Youthful, Neil Gemstone, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, James Taylor and John Wilson. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com