Macklemore’s Speech at the 2019 MusiCares® Concert for Recovery

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Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone, and it takes resources and support to heal. For me, recovery is a daily priority; without my sobriety everything I care about is at risk
Macklemore

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What a privilege it was to be a guest at the 2019 MusiCares® event, and see Macklemore honoured with this award for his courage to recover out loud through his music, his service, and his commitment to helping others.
Lorinda Strang

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Barb Metcalfe, Kesha, Joanna Journet, Maclemore, Lorinda Strang at the 2019 MusiCares® Concert for Recovery

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