Undercover, Australia — Neil Diamond will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala dinner in Los Angeles on February 6. more info

Idolator — In the face of tough economic times and not very many big-ticket shows, the concert industry actually did better this summer than it did in 2007! Well, if you only look at one measure of the industry, anyway. Billboard reports that overall concert gr... more info

Twangville — After a long wait, the MySpace Secret Shows finally hit Boston last week. In earlier editions, New York got Neil Diamond at the small but legendary Bitter End while Eagle Rock California got Rilo Kiley at a bowling alley. Heck, even Billings Montan... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Getty Earlier this week, Rock Daily caught up with Neil Diamond in the middle of his super-successful tour. We learned the Diamond is almost painfully humble, doesn’t carry money on stage and has a particular passion for Los Angeles staple I... more info

Rolling Stone — • Beastie Boys Announce Swing State Tour Top stories from the last three days: • Weiland: Solo Album “May Turn Off STP Fans” • Neil Diamond Talks Rick Rubin, Next LP • Paul Stanley: Kiss Anniversary, Painting Show • Johnny Cash’s “F... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Getty Showtime was over at the Hollywood Bowl, and Neil Diamond wasted no time making his exit. He stepped offstage and right into the passenger seat of a waiting SUV, twisting open a water bottle as the car glided downhill and out of the park... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Love Affair and Hercules and Cut Copy stand out at a festival that doesn't. Given the Dodgers, USC and UCLA games, a Neil Diamond concert at Staples Center, a ... more info

All About Jazz — By: Tim Newby For over 40 years Neil Diamond has rocked our souls with his thundering voice, an explosion of chest hair and drunken sing-along choruses like "Sweet Caroline" delivered with hair-raising intensity. It may sound cliched, but from arena... more info

JamBase — By: Tim Newby For over 40 years Neil Diamond has rocked our souls with his thundering voice, an explosion of chest hair and drunken sing-along choruses like "Sweet Caroline" delivered with hair-raising intensity. It may sound cliched, but from ar... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What is more ritualistic than a Neil Diamond show? Neil Diamond looked about ready to unleash another zinger after the umpteenth rousing chorus of "Sweet Carol... more info