Grammy award winning artist John Mayer is scheduled to perform Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love," the title track from 1968's Axis: Bold As Love LP. Mayer will be joined on stage by a host of fellow musicians including Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, Eric Clapton, Kenny Chesney, Gloria Estefan, Elton John, Nelly and many more plus several non-music celebrities during the live television benefit aiding the Tsunami Relief funds for the Red Cross.

This two-hour, music and celebrity driven broadcast will air live to the East Coast, tape delayed on the West, on NBC, USA, Bravo, Trio, SCI FI, PAX, Telemundo, MSNBC and CNBC with phone lines remaining open throughout the evening. In addition to the musical performances, there are scheduled appearances by Halle Berry, Kevin Spacey, Usher, George Clooney, Uma Thurman, Matt Damon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Bruce Willis, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Tim Robbins, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Jay Leno, Drew Barrymore and a special message from Former Presidents George Bush & Bill Clinton.

Shortly following the performances, Sony Connect will make available all recordings from the televised event available for purchase via downloads on the Sony Connect website for 99 cents per song, sold individually or as part of the entire "playlist" from the event. The tracks will be made available for a period of 30-days following the tribute, with 100% of the proceeds on each download will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. The artists and music publishers involved in this effort are also waiving their traditional advances, royalties and licensing fees on these sales to help in the fund raising efforts.

Funds raised through this special will support the American Red Cross two-phased assistance plan which includes specialized relief immediately and over the long term in the following areas: Food and safe water; healthcare and disease prevention; immediate family supplies; mental health counseling; disaster preparedness and prevention measures.

You may also click the banner below to donate directly to the International Response Fund via the American Red Cross website.

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