MusiCares 2016 Person Of The Year Lionel Richie sat down with Pharrell Williams to talk about receiving the award and what it means to him. Lionel Richie will be honored as the 2016 MusiCares Person Of The Year at a special gala celebrating his extraordinary creative accomplishments. Proceeds from the annual Person Of The Year Tribute provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.