Oman today_ Mariah Carey, the legendary singer and owner of a multi-octave pop voice, has been named the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year, a prestigious honor that will be presented to her just ahead of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The tribute ceremony and charity concert celebrating this recognition will take place on January 30, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
At 56 years old, Carey becomes the youngest artist to receive this honor since Sting, who was 52 when he was named MusiCares Person of the Year in 2004. This recognition comes as a continuation of her recent achievements, including receiving the MTV Video Vanguard Award and releasing her sixteenth studio album, Here for It All, which features 19 tracks, many of which reached the top of the charts, including hits like “Fantasy,” “Vision of Love,” and the iconic Christmas anthem All I Want for Christmas Is You. She has consistently remained one of the most prominent figures in the global pop music scene.
What makes this award particularly special for Mariah Carey is her long-standing commitment to philanthropy and social causes. In addition to supporting those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded Mariah’s Fund, a campaign dedicated to helping underprivileged children, demonstrating her lasting impact beyond music.