Mariah Carey Honored As MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year
Mariah Carey was honored as The MusiCares Person of the Year for 2026. A highly anticipated Grammy week event, MusiCares Person of the Year Charity Gala is one of the most successful fundraiser for musicians who need us now more than ever. The event always raises money to support the welfare of musicians. Last year MusiCares raised more than than $15 million to benefit the Los Angeles fire relief efforts following the fires that destroyed several California communities.
Honoree Mariah Carey attends MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year Gala.
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Carey made a brief appearance on the Red Carpet where she shared her thoughts on the special night before heading inside to the star studded tribute.
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Performers included GRAMMY Award-winning artists Mariah Carey, Foo Fighters with Taylor Momsen, Adam Lambert, Billy Porter, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Laufey, and Jermaine Dupri, along with GRAMMY Award nominees Charlie Puth, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, and Teddy Swims. Notable attendees also included Stevie Wonder, SZA, Kim Burrell, Rita Wilson, Gayle King, Richard Marx, and Babyface.
Performer Jennifer Hudson at MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year Gala.
(Photo Credit: Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org
Performers Dave Grohl and Taylor Momsen at MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year Gala. (Photo Credit: Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
