Fans of Mariah Carey (affectionately called #Lambs) have waited with bated breath to find out who would be tapped to tribute to the Songbird Supreme after it was announced she will be 2026’s MusiCares Person of the Year.
Their wait came to a close on Tuesday (January 20) when the Recording Academy announced the megawatt list of stars that will be on hand to pay homage to the diva by covering some of her biggest hits.
Among the big names lining up to participate in Carey’s tribute are Billy Porter, Teddy Swims, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, and Laufey.
The evening will also boast a specially curated DJ set by Grammy Award-winner and longtime Carey collaborator Jermaine Dupri.
“I’m deeply honored to have these extraordinary artists come together for this evening,” shared Mariah in an official statement. “Their generosity, their presence, and their commitment to this moment mean more to me than I can express. Being part of this celebration in benefit of MusiCares and the support they provide to those in the music community makes this night even more special. I’ve always believed that music heals, and it’s meant to be shared!”
Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards, Person of the Year – an annual gala presented by MusiCares (a charity and affiliate of The Recording Academy) – will be awarded during “Grammy Week” on January 30.
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A lot of very strange names
On this list to honour Ms. Carey!
I would have loved to see the best of the soul and R&B doing the honours .
Names I wished I’d seen on this list would have been : JoJo, Mario , Ne-Yo , Beyoncé , Toni Braxton , Ariana Grande , Brandy , Monica just to name a few!
But with that all said so good to see Mariah get honoured !
THEE obvious choice would be Tamar Estine Braxton. She’s a lamb and serious student of her idol. She’s also closest in range, scratchiness, and whistle (although unreliable live) to Mariah. But Miss Carey hates being outsung/outshone.
So special. Congrats to Mariah !!
Do these people know she hates to be tributed? And Ke$ha (or as Britney calls her: Keesha?) What’s she gon’ sing?!?