Paul McCartney to hit Hollywood Walk of Fame next week

Paul McCartney will be very busy next week with a number of events including the newly announced enshrining of his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Walk ceremony will be held next Thursday, February 9 at 2 PM in front of the Capital Records Tower at 1750 N. Vine Street. His star will be placed right next to the rest of his Beatles bandmates, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The presentation will be done by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Leron Gubler. Guest speakers have not been announced.

The next day, McCartney will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year with a gala night that will include a dinner, silent auction and a star studded concert. Performers will include Tony Bennett, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, Duane Eddy, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Sergio Mendes, Katy Perry and the cast of the Cirque du Soleil's production of Love. Eddie Izzard is hosting and McCartney will perform at the end of the evening.

Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute, now in its 22nd year, provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.

In addition, Paul's new album, Kisses on the Bottom, will be released on Tuesday and he will perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.