Mariah Carey has been named as MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year and will be honoured at the annual Los Angeles gala in January
Mariah Carey has been named as MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year and will be honoured at the annual Los Angeles gala in January.
Mariah Carey has been named as MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year.
The Fantasy hitmaker will be celebrated at the annual gala that takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 30 – two days prior to the Grammy Awards.
Mariah has been selected for the honour for her contributions to music as well as her philanthropic acts, such as providing help to those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the coronavirus pandemic.
The 56-year-old singer also founded Camp Mariah to help underserved youth in partnership with Fresh Air Fund, championing the advancement of health and education.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares, said: "We are honoured to recognise Mariah Carey as this year's MusiCares Person of the Year, a true creative force and once-in-a-generation talent.
"Her artistry and her voice have helped shape the sound of our times. We look forward to celebrating her remarkable career on this very special night."
The All I Want for Christmas Is You singer joins an illustrious list of winners of MusiCares Person of the Year – including Jon Bon Jovi, Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton.
