Mariah Carey Covers Billboard Power 100 / Honored as MusiCares’ 2026 Person of the Year

Mariah Carey is still stacking wins, and this time, it’s not just about the charts.

Nearly four decades into her career, the pop icon has been named MusiCares’ 2026 Person of the Year.

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While many stars talk about impact, Carey has quietly been doing the work, from disaster relief to championing underserved youth through Camp Mariah, a passion project she’s funded and nurtured since the mid-90s.

The honor arrives as diva remains firmly booked and busy. Her latest album ‘Here for It All’ marked a major comeback, while ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ continues to break records like it’s brand new. Add in her upcoming Winter Olympics opening ceremony performance and a teased biopic, and it’s clear Mimi is still reigning.

Speaking to Billboard about all of her success, Mimi kept it humble, saying:

“Everybody has their own little meanings for what things they say. But I don’t call myself a legend. I’m just still working, still trying hard.”

Mariah Carey | Billboard Power 100 Shoot

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