Jessica Carmona is the Communications Manager for MusiCares.
It’s time for the music community to come together for MusiCares’ sixth annual Wellness in Music Survey. Now live and open through April 24, the survey serves as a critical, year-over-year temperature check on the health, financial stability and overall well-being of music professionals across the United States. Grounded in the direct feedback of professional working musicians, the insights inform…
One year after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles communities, MusiCares has directed more than $15 million toward fire relief efforts. This includes $7 million deployed in the immediate aftermath of the fires to address urgent needs, along with substantial ongoing recovery support that continues today. In total, over 3,200 music professionals have been reached through direct financial assistance, health…
MusiCares has named five-time GRAMMY winner and 2024 Recording Academy Global Impact Award honoree Mariah Carey as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year. Carey, one of the most celebrated voices in music, will be honored for her extraordinary career as well as her long-standing commitment to supporting communities and people in need. The 35th annual Person of the Year…
Almost exactly three years after Theresa Wolters joined the MusiCares team as Vice President of Health & Human Services in August 2022, she has been appointed to a new role: Executive Director. Wolters stepped in as Interim Executive Director earlier in 2025; she now formally leads MusiCares in its mission to provide a safety net of comprehensive support to the…
Since it was founded in 2014, Maven Clinic has become the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health — and now, their resources are available to MusiCares' clients. This collaboration expands MusiCares' commitment to holistic support by providing eligible music professionals with free access to Maven's inclusive virtual care and support. The platform offers personalized care across every…
Last year, MusiCares launched its annual Mindful May event alongside Sweetwater to promote wellness and self-care for music professionals during Mental Health Awareness Month. After an impactful inaugural event — which took place at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles — Mindful May will return on May 21, this time in Nashville, Tenn., offering a restorative experience to support the…
Touring is an integral part of a musician's livelihood, but life on the road can take a toll on mental health. As the leading music charity dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of music professionals, MusiCares is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Amber Health to help enhance the well-being of touring professionals — and artists and crews…
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 15, 2024, and was updated on March 21, 2025 to reflect the 2025 event. On April 25, 2025, the global music community will come together for The Day That Music Cares, a dedicated day of service organized by MusiCares, music's leading charity. Now in its third year, this initiative continues to…
In an industry known for its need for creative resourcefulness and intense demands, music professionals face a unique array of challenges. The Wellness in Music Survey, first launched by MusiCares in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, serves as a key tool to gauge the well-being of those who make music possible. This year's survey gathered nearly 2,800 responses, highlighting crucial…
MusiCares, the leading charity supporting the health and well-being of the music community, held its inaugural Mindful May event on May 29, 2024, at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. In collaboration with Sweetwater, the No. 1 online retailer for music makers, the event promoted wellness for music professionals during Mental Health Awareness Month. The music industry is renowned for…
It's that time of the year again, where our music community comes together for the MusiCares annual Wellness in Music Survey, which launched May 28. Open until June 7, the survey spotlights many critical concerns industry professionals face. Last year's survey results revealed key insights: 64 percent and 59 percent of respondents reported experiencing moderately high to very high levels…
