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Mariah Carey named MusiCares' Person of the Year

Mariah Carey has been selected as MusiCares' Person of the Year for 2026.

On Tuesday, officials from MusiCares, a nonprofit organisation that raises funds to support musicians in times of financial, personal, or medical crisis, announced that they will honour the superstar during a benefit gala on 30 January 2026.

Reacting to the news, Mariah expressed her delight via an Instagram post.

"I'm so honored to be named the 2026 MusiCares' Person of the Year," she wrote. "Grateful to be celebrated through this special GRAMMY Week event, raising vital funds to support the music community year-round."

Amid the event, producers will celebrate Mariah's "extraordinary career as well as her long-standing commitment to supporting communities and people in need".

In the past, the Believe hitmaker has contributed to relief efforts for the communities impacted by Hurricane Katrina and the Covid-19 pandemic.

She also founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund to support underserved youth.

"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," praised Harvey Mason Jr., chief executive officer of the Recording Academy and MusiCares. "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 Person of the Year benefit gala will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It will take place two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards.  

Mariah joins a distinguished list of MusiCares honourees, including Jon Bon Jovi, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and Fleetwood Mac.

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