Five-time Grammy-winning artist Mariah Carey is set to be honored by MusiCares as its 2026 Person of the Year during its annual Los Angeles fundraiser.
MusiCares, which was founded by The Recording Academy in 1989 and provides critical health and welfare services to those within the music community, named Carey, 56, as its honoree in an announcement on Oct. 22. The nonprofit cited her “extraordinary” music career and her long-standing commitment to supporting underserved communities and people in need.
