John Mayer Pokes Fun at His 'Stupid Mouth' at VH1 Save the Music Gala [Video]

By Amber James Posted Nov 9th 2010 01:55PM

The hills were alive with the sound of music Monday night in New York City as the stars paid tribute to Julie Andrews, John Legend and John Mayer, who were all honored at VH1's Save the Music Foundation gala.

Perhaps the most-talked about moment of the evening centered around Mayer's acceptance speech. The Grammy-winning musician insisted he didn't want anything written on the teleprompter because he figured he'd been doing so well speaking off the cuff that he'd continue the trend. "Julie Andrews is here, and I'm making a fool out of myself," Mayer said.

After fumbling through an awkward story about vaginal birth and wine, Mayer got back on track and spoke passionately about why music needs to get back into the classroom. "If you want to stop bullying, give the guy a guitar," he said.

Hosted by '30 Rock' actor Cheyenne Jackson, the event helped raise funds and awareness for restoring instrumental music education programs in America's public schools.

The evening was filled with musical performances as well. Kristin Chenoweth performed a special tribute for the 45th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'The Sound of Music' before honoring Andrews. Natasha Bedingfield performed a medley of 'Stripped' and 'Unwritten,' while Good Charlotte's Benji Madden and Joel Madden closed the event by performing with two middle school students. (Adorable!) Lauren Conrad, Common, Melanie Fiona and Jason Mraz were among other celebs who stepped out to support the event.

PopEater hit the red carpet to talk to the evening's biggest stars. Watch >>

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VH1's Save the Music Gala

Natasha Bedingfield performs 'Unwritten' at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Nov. 8 in New York.

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VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, John Mayer at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, Julie Andrews at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, Natasha Bedingfield at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, John Legend at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, and Cheyenne Jackson at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, Natasha Bedingfield, left, and Lauren Conrad at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photograph taken by AP Images for VH1, Kristin Chenoweth at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 2010 Gala held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in New York. (Evan Agostini/AP Images for VH1)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Billy Burke and Pollyanna Rose attend the VH1 Save the Music after party at BLT Bar & Grill at W New York on November 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Killian/Getty Images)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Joel Madden from Good Charlotte and Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy attend the VH1 Save the Music after party at BLT Bar & Grill at W New York on November 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Killian/Getty Images)

VH1 Save The Music Foundation Gala

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Comments

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Tuesday 09 November

By annie

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Please grow up hun and nobody wants you anymore.Your just a set of really good luggage.

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By LOL

Just thought I'd stop by and say, I guess nobody cares Johnny Boy. Oh and isn't it a PITY.

Wednesday 10 November

By belinda

You stopped by to say nobody cares. Really? Wow, I'm sure he's shattered, because of course, your opinion is so important to everyone and we are all just waiting with bated breath for your approval. I think you have this backwards. Mayer is a brilliant musician with a sophisticated humor that is misunderstood by morons like you. YOU are the nobody.

By hmmmm

Just thought I'd stop by and say, I guess nobody cares, except belinda, Johnny Boy. Oh and isn't it a PITY.

Thursday 11 November

Haha! It really must drive you nuts that he keeps winning Grammy's and other awards and he sells out concerts and sells millions of albums. I know you wish no one cared but if that was true, he wouldn't be the topic of this article. It must be so tough for you. You're nobody and he's a star. Maybe you should find something else to do besides stopping by and exposing your pathetic jealousy. Sigh!

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