MusiCares announced that it will honor multi-Grammy winner Macklemore at the 2019 MusiCares Concert For Recovery on May 16 at The Novo at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Macklemore will receive the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award in recognition of his significant dedication to and support of MusiCares and his commitment to helping others in the addiction recovery process.

The Concert, hosted by Joel McHale, will present a tribute to Mac Miller, and close with a special performance by Macklemore.

The event, presented by Amazon Music, will benefit MusiCares.

“Macklemore’s artistic gifts are clearly recognized, as evidenced by the celebration of his music by fans all around the world,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares.

MusiCares helps music artists in times of financial, medical, and personal need, and provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery resources and programs.

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