US EditionMariah Carey's Secret Grunge Album Part of Tribute at MusiCares Event
Mariah Carey was celebrated for her musical impact and philanthropy during a tribute featuring artists covering her hits and grunge album songs recorded under a pseudonym.
- On Friday, Mariah Carey was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year during a tribute at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two days before the Grammy Awards, with Foo Fighters performing her secret grunge album for her.
- The project originated when Mariah Carey secretly recorded and co-produced the grunge album 'Someone's Ugly Daughter' under the name Chick with Clarissa Dane, later revealing her background vocals in her memoir.
- The tribute featured John Legend, Charlie Puth, Busta Rhymes with Chanté Moore and Spliff Star, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, and Jon Batiste, who led the closing performance of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'.
- Carey seemed genuinely touched by the evening, which honored her among past recipients like Bruce Springsteen and Dolly Parton, while longtime collaborator Babyface called her 'one of one' and 'a blueprint of a great songwriter.'
- As Grammy week unfolds, the tribute may renew attention on the secret grunge project 'Someone's Ugly Daughter' as Carey prepares for upcoming high-profile appearances at the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony and in Abu Dhabi.
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Mariah Carey feted as MusiCares Person Of The Year – and Foo Fighters bring her secret grunge past to life
Mariah Carey was honoured as MusiCares Person of the Year ahead of the Grammys, with a hit-filled tribute concert featuring Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Adam Lambert and more. The night’s biggest surprise: Foo Fighters powering through songs from Carey’s once-secret 1995 grunge project Someone’s Ugly Daughter – the performances that had Carey clapping and singing along from her front table.
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