( CNN ) -- At `` CNN Heroes : An All-Star Tribute , '' celebrity presenters and performers help shine the spotlight on 10 everyday people whose extraordinary accomplishments are making a difference in their communities and beyond . Some of the celebrities involved in this year 's show shared their thoughts about what it was like to help celebrate the Heroes . Jon Bon Jovi At this year 's show , Bon Jovi and his band performed `` What Do You Got ? '' -- a new song from their greatest-hits album that came out last month . `` As a performer , I am often asked to sing at television award shows , '' Bon Jovi said . `` But none was more exciting than participating in CNN Heroes . To be able to help shine a light on those who give so much of themselves -- with no agenda other than helping others -- is most humbling . Again , thanks , CNN , for airing this inspiring tribute to real Heroes . '' Holly Robinson Peete Robinson Peete was a member of the blue-ribbon panel that helped select the top 10 CNN Heroes this year . `` I look so forward to attending every year , '' she said . `` Heroes has so much heart . Being on the blue-ribbon judges panel again , I got a chance to really know so much about each Hero . And then I get star-struck when I finally get to see them in person . `` Every year , Heroes is just food for your soul . But this year , cold opening the show with the Chilean miners ? What a way to set the tone . The room was indescribable . '' Sugarland Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush , also known as the country music duo Sugarland , performed `` Stand Up '' at this year 's show . The song is from their album `` The Incredible Machine , '' which made its debut in October . `` In a time where the news can feel only negative , it is refreshing and realistic to celebrate these wonderful people and the kindness they are bestowing on the world , '' Nettles said . `` Now , more than ever , we need the message that the show Heroes shares . `` Performing on the show was such a beautiful moment of communion with the audience . I can only hope that the audience at home is inspired to stand up and step toward helping those in need . The world may never be perfect , but it can always be better . Heroes shows how these people do make it better . I want to be a part of that . '' Bush said : `` Being a part of this show is a true honor . Hearing the stories of these Heroes -- and how their choices change so many lives on a daily basis -- humbles me . They give me faith that humans on earth do have within them the goodness and strength to stand up and change the things that are wrong and make them better . '' LL Cool J Actor and rap pioneer LL Cool J presented a CNN Heroes award this year to Linda Fondren , who has helped residents of her Mississippi town lose nearly 15,000 pounds . `` The CNN Heroes show was one of the most amazing experiences I 've ever had , '' he said . `` Everyday people doing extraordinary things for those in need . They are n't just CNN Heroes , they are CNN Superheroes ! '' Common and Melanie Fiona Along with John Legend , Common and Fiona performed `` Wake Up Everybody '' at this year 's show . `` When I initially arrived to the event , I just did not know it was going to be that special , '' Common said . `` But as soon as I stepped out on that red carpet and began to hear some of the stories about human beings around the world , I began to realize that this event could be actually life-fulfilling . And it truly was . The stories of the Heroes really inspired my life and made me want to be a better person . To CNN Heroes and all the heroic human beings in the world , I thank you ! '' Fiona said : `` CNN Heroes is a television event that everyone needs to see . As an artist , I root myself in making music with a message and feel so blessed and honored to be a part of something this special . I hope people are as moved and inspired as I am . Cheers to all the amazing people dedicated to promoting love and positive change in our world . ''
Every year , they come out to help recognize CNN Heroes making a difference . Bon Jovi : No awards show is more exciting than CNN Heroes . Amanda Palmer : ` ` Heroes is just ' for your eyes ''