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organization announced Tuesday that it will honor the five-time
Grammy Award winning artist for providing support to many
different underserved communities. Those efforts include
providing relief for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina and the
COVID-19 pandemic as well as founding Camp Mariah to support
underserved youth and advance health, education and social
welfare.
Carey will be honored at the 35th annual Person of the Year
benefit gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 30,
two nights before the 2025 Grammy Awards are held at the
adjacent Crypto.com Arena.
The announcement arrives on heels of ““Here for It All,” her
first studio album in seven years, out last month.
“I think songwriting has definitely been my outlet for what I
need when I’m ever going through something,” Carey told The
Associated Press in September. “Whenever I’m feeling like the
need to express myself. It’s definitely songwriting.”
“Mariah Carey’s influence extends far beyond her remarkable
artistry,” MusiCares executive director Theresa Wolters said in
a statement. ”Her work exemplifies the values at the heart of
MusiCares: creating systems of care that lift people up and
ensure music professionals and communities can thrive."
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares,
described Carey as “a true creative force and
once-in-a-generation talent,” in a statement. "Her artistry and
her voice have helped shape the sound of our times. We look
forward to celebrating her remarkable career on this very
special night.”
Last year, MusiCares honored the Grateful Dead as its 2025
Persons of the Year for their philanthropic efforts, their
unique ability to foster community through concerts and for
their impact on American music on their 60th anniversary. The
year prior, Jon Bon Jovi was honored.
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