Julien’s Auctions & MusiCares Team For Charity Relief Auction

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Julien’s Auctions and MusiCares have revealed the star-powered lineup for the 2026 MusiCares Charity Relief Auction set for Feb. 1.

The auction will feature unique, one-of-a-kind donated items from benny blanco, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Cher, Jelly Roll, Justin Bieber, Katseye, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Tony Bennett,Taylor Swift  and more, along with special items from MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Mariah Carey. Additional highlights include more than 50 personal items donated by Boy George, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Eminem, Foreigner, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Ringo Starr, Shakira, and Teddy Swims, with even more to be revealed.

Among the items hitting the auction block are a Soundwaves Artwork from the sold-out series created from the audio recording of “Here for it All” signed by Mariah Carey along with the spare hood and trunk lid from her custom-built Pink 1961 Ford Thunderbird, which will be signed by Carey; a Gibson B.B. King Lucille Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar autographed by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars; and a rare original large-scale painting by 19-time Grammy Award winner Tony Bennett, the 1995 MusiCares Person of the Year, one of only two large canvases from his collection.

Rounding out the lineup are “The Tortured Poets Department” Epiphone Song Maker Acoustic Guitar signed by Taylor Swift (not played), and a Gibson Jessica signed by Slash, as well as a signed, hardcover edition of 18-time Grammy Award-winning Sir Paul McCartney’s book The Lyrics: 1965 to Present, hand signed and personalized to the winning bidder.

“For 19 years, Julien’s Auctions has been honored to support MusiCares and its vital mission of musicians helping other less fortunate musicians,” says Martin Nolan, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Julien’s Auctions. “Through this enduring partnership, significant funds have been raised to provide critical assistance to members of the music community in times of need. The generosity of this year’s MusiCares’ Person of the Year 2026, Mariah Carey, along with the extraordinary contributions of many other renowned artists, makes a profound impact. A continued reinforcement of the strength, compassion, and solidarity of the global music community.”

“MusiCares is so proud to partner with Julien’s to bring the most extraordinary music memorabilia to music fans around the globe,” says Theresa Wolters, MusiCares Executive Director. “Through the generosity of Mariah Carey and other legendary artists over the years, Julien’s Auctions has raised significant funding, allowing MusiCares to provide the essential care we do.”

The benefit auction takes place live from Santa Monica, California at 1 p.m. CST and online at Juliensauctions.com. Bidding opens today.

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