
Mariah Carey to Be Honored as 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year: ‘Once-in-a-Generation Talent’
Mariah Carey has been named the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year

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Mariah Carey has been named the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year

The MusiCares Persons of the Year Gala honoring Grateful Dead will feature Billy Strings, Noah Kahan, Maren Morris, John Mayer, and more performers.

Singer-songwriter will be honoured with a special tribute concert at a benefit gala two days before the Grammys

Brandon Flowers, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Barbra Streisand also contribute “one-of-a-kind” items to Julien’s Auctions event

Over 75 composers, songwriters, and musicians will participate in digital event for COVID-19 aid

“We’re all in when the good times roll, and it’s important that we’re all in when times are tough, too,” MusiCares Chair Steve Boom says