Charlie Puth, Kesha and more to honor Mariah Carey at MusiCares Person of the Year

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The performers have been announced for the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Mariah Carey.

The lineup features Teddy Swims, Charlie Puth, Adam Lambert, Kesha, Laufey, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend. Other performers include Maggie Rogers, Billy Porter, Foo Fighters and Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless. Jermaine Dupri will be opening the event with a DJ set.

"I'm deeply honored to have these extraordinary artists come together for this evening," Mariah says in a 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!"

The 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala takes place Jan. 30 in Los Angeles, days before the 2026 Grammys are held Feb. 1. The award is given out every year by MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, to honor artists for their career achievements and their philanthropy.

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[Duella Dvil 10,775]

What a strange lineup to honor Mariah? I'd expect more Adult Contemporary singers.

[elsamars 5,701]

We need a cam showing Mariah's face the entire night

[Duella Dvil 10,775]

6 minutes ago, elsamars said:

We need a cam showing Mariah's face the entire night

Literally, I need a live feed injected directly into my eyes 

[Bonkers 30,223]

Charlie Puth has been given a tambourine to join in.

[dynamite 63,340]

[DrKindnessKunt2005 6,311]

Kesha must be a forgiving queen after Mariah publicly supported Dr. Luke after the Latto - Big Energy song was released and Mariah even said that she has “her own opinions”. 

[darkgaga 6,461]

So are they all gonna sing AIWFCIY?

[FFXIV WhiteMage 6,068]

I was expecting a more diva and vocal monster performers but I guess Adam and Jennifer were already there. 

[RaveMonster 394]

This lineup is making me feel like Mariah is going to have terrible time there and I can’t wait to see how this turns out