Mariah Carey was celebrated as MusiCares Person of the Year on Jan. 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, where an all-star lineup paid tribute to her five decades of genre-spanning hits — including surprise performances from her once-secret 1990s grunge project. Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Kesha and others reimagined Carey classics, while the singer watched from her table and joined briefly in the finale of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The emotional evening honored both her musical legacy and philanthropy ahead of the Grammy Awards.