The seventh annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party, presented by Live Nation, will take place Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The event will feature a jam with an all-star band put together by drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), featuring Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Marcus King, Belinda Carlisle (Go-Go’s), Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes) and Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme). Actress Melissa Joan Hart will serve as host. The London Essentials will also perform.
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The event will raise funds for Janie’s Fund, a philanthropic initiative created by Tyler in partnership with the nonprofit Youth Villages. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Janie’s Fund aims to build three new Janie’s Houses – residential treatment programs that provide safe and therapeutic services for young girls facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Janie’s Fund was named after Aerosmith’s Grammy-winning 1989 hit, “Janie’s Got a Gun,” which tells the story of a young girl who was abused by her father.
Over the last decade, more than 4,000 supporters from over 40 countries have contributed to Janie’s Fund, which has resulted in more than $23 million raised to support girls and young women in their trauma recovery through LifeSet programming.
“For 10 years, Janie’s Fund has provided hope, compassion and healing to girls and young women who have survived trauma,” Tyler said in a statement. “Through our programs, we’ve uplifted and empowered countless girls and women, and it warms my heart to see them transform into confident individuals. As we look to the next 10 years, we’ll continue to use our voices and platforms to support these young women and make sure they’re receiving the quality care they deserve.”
The event will feature a red carpet, cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, and after-party benefiting Janie’s Fund. Event chairs include Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Andrea Bocelli, Bill Burr, Bill Maher, Bo Derek, Carrie Underwood, Chris & Rich Robinson, Christina Aguilera, Dean Delray, Dolly Parton, Flavor Flav, Gavin DeGraw, John Corbett, John Stamos, Julianne Hough, Kate Hudson, Lionel Richie, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Matt Sorum & Ace Harper, Michelle Rodriguez, Mick Fleetwood, Miley Cyrus, Nuno Bettencourt, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Sharon Osbourne, Sharon Stone, Taika Waititi, Zooey Deschanel and Tia Carrere.
In addition to Sunday’s event, Janie’s Fund will kick off Grammy weekend on Thursday (Jan. 29) with “Sounds of Laughter,” a comedy event starring Bill Burr, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dean Delray and Reggie Watts. The event will be held at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Tickets are included with certain ticket levels for Sunday’s event.