Mariah Carey remains humble ahead of a big milestone.
In a recent interview for Billboard’In the recent cover story, the singer talked about her career and her future MusicCareshonor, where she will be crowned Person of the Year 2026.
During the conversation, Carey revealed why she doesn’t call herself a “legend” despite having nineteen No. 1 hits under her name and being a five-time Grammy winner.
“Everyone has their own little meaning to what they say,” Carey shared.
“But I don’t call myself a legend. I’m just still working and still doing my best,” she explained.
Elsewhere in the interview, Carey revealed the valuable lesson she learned during her music career.
“The one lesson I’ve learned is to just stay true to yourself,” she added. “And I was fortunate enough to be able to do that. There were some things along the way that weren’t ideal, you know, but here I am.”
MusiCares Executive Director Theresa Wolters previously said in a statement ahead of the honor: “Mariah Carey’s influence extends far beyond her remarkable artistry. She has consistently used her platform to provide tangible support to communities, whether it be disaster relief, youth empowerment or programs that help people facing barriers to opportunity.
“Her work exemplifies the values at the heart of MusiCares: creating systems of care that uplift people and enable music professionals and communities to thrive.”
