JAMMIN' FOR JONI

Graham Nash, James Taylor and Brandi Carlile are among the first artists announced for the 31st annual MusiCares Person of the Year benefit, which will honor Joni Mitchell.

Jon Batiste, Herbie Hancock, who won multiple Grammys for his Mitchell tribute River, Leon Bridges, Black Pumas, Pentatonix, Maggie Rogers and Mickey Guyton will also perform at the 1/29 event at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two nights before the Grammy Awards.

“We are crafting a once-in-a-lifetime evening in honor of Joni," said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. "I thank each of these artists for lending their talents to celebrate Joni and her impact on the music community.”

Carlile and Batiste will serve as artistic directors. Mike Elizondo will be the music director. R.A. Clark and Joe Lewis will produce the show through their company Lewis & Clark.