OR organization MusiCareswhich offers financial and medical support to music professionals, will honor her Mariah Carey as Person of the Year for 2026according to its announcement of the US National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

The five-time winner of Grammy singer is recognized for its continued support of vulnerable communities, including those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mariah Carey has founded “Camp Mariah» in collaboration with the Fresh Air Fundwith the aim of empowering young people from underprivileged backgrounds, promoting health, education and social welfare initiatives.

MusiCares Executive Director Teresa Walters emphasized that “Mariah Carey’s influence extends far beyond her remarkable artistry”emphasizing that her work reflects the organization’s values ​​and contributes substantially to the well-being of music professionals and their communities.

The award will be presented at the 35th annual Person of the Year event on January 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two days before the 67th Grammy Awards.

Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. described Mariah Carey as “a true creative force and a once-in-a-generation talent”noting that her artistry and voice shaped the sound of our time.

It is recalled that the famous singer released her new album “Here for It All” last month, the first in seven years, according to the Associated Press.