{"id":128541,"date":"2026-02-10T08:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/128541\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:32:15","slug":"gods-love-we-deliver-announces-initial-2026-love-rocks-nyc-benefit-lineup-led-by-paul-simon-and-mary-j-blige","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/128541\/","title":{"rendered":"God\u2019s Love We Deliver Announces Initial 2026 Love Rocks NYC Benefit Lineup Led by Paul Simon and Mary J. Blige"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Love Rocks NYC has announced the initial artist lineup for its 10th annual benefit concert. The landmark gathering, which will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at New York\u2019s Beacon Theatre, has assembled a star-studded lineup of musical luminaries who will perform under one roof in support of charity. Paul Simon leads this year\u2019s roster.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The imminent Big Apple event features a rotating lineup of top-tier talent, including first-wave contributors Billy F. Gibbons, Elvis Costello, Goo Goo Dolls, Hozier, Jon Batiste, Linda Perry, Mary J. Blige, Warren Haynes, Nile Rodgers &amp; CHIC, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susanna Hoffs, and Trombone Shorty. The occasion will once again be guided by the Music Director and Band Leader Will Lee (The CBS Orchestra).<\/p>\n<p>At this time, the complete lineup and tradition of special guest arrivals will be kept under wraps, providing a jolt of anticipation. Bloomberg Philanthropies presents the 10th annual Love Rocks gathering. Adding to the entertainment spectacle are appearances by stars and comics such as JB Smoove, Jeff Ross, Julianne Moore, Paul Shaffer, Whoopi Goldberg, and Zarna Garg.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing the event\u2019s charitable legacy, all proceeds from Love Rocks NYC will benefit God\u2019s Love We Deliver, which is celebrating 40 years of serving the New York community by delivering free, medically appropriate meals to residents living with serious illness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the non-sectarian organization\u2019s official website, \u201c[It was] founded in 1985 at the height of the AIDS pandemic, God\u2019s Love We Deliver improves the health and well-being of people affected by life-altering illnesses.\u201d Learn more and donate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glwd.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Last year\u2019s occasion featured memorable performances by pop icon Cher, who embraced her musical roots and donned an Elvis-inspired look, as well as Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio, the incomparable Mavis Staples, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, and <a href=\"https:\/\/relix.com\/blogs\/detail\/revisiting-love-rocks-a-gallery\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glwd.org\/events\/love-rocks-nyc-with-executive-producers-john-varvatos-greg-williamson-and-nicole-rechter\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a> for the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC ticket pre-sale.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For additional information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glwd.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.glwd.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Love Rocks NYC has announced the initial artist lineup for its 10th annual benefit concert. 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