MusiCares has announced their next Person of the Year, and the winner is none other than Mariah Carey. She will be honored at the MusiCares gala on January 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, just two nights before the Grammy Awards.
The event will feature a lineup of performers who will pay tribute to Mariah by performing her iconic songs. The Person of the Year award typically recognizes individuals known for their philanthropy. Mariah previously ran a summer camp for kids a few decades ago, and it is believed she has continued her charitable efforts since then.
“We are honored to recognize Mariah Carey as this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year, a true creative force and once-in-a-generation talent,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO 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.”
Mariah is known for having little sense of time, but she’ll need to be at the LA Convention Center by 7 p.m. to keep the event running smoothly. After all, no one wants the show to go on forever!
Mariah’s most recent album, *Here for It All*, was released under the newly established Gamma Records—a label created by Larry Jackson and funded by Apple Music. With such deep-pocketed backing, it’s expected that Apple Music will make a significant donation to support this worthy cause.
Notably, neither Nick Cannon nor Tommy Mottola will be hosting the evening’s festivities.
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