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The 2026 Winter Olympics Musical Headliner Has Been Named

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Milan, Lombardy, Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics Musical Headliner Has Been Named
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Why it matters: this collaboration between the olympics and a beloved global superstar like mariah carey will bring joy and unity to people around the world through the power of music and sport.

Mariah Carey is still in the middle of her favorite season, but it looks like Christmas came early for the pop star. Officials announced Mariah as the first confirmed leading performer at the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The ceremony will take place on February 6 at the San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan. She’s one of the biggest stars in the world and bringing that signature sound to the Olympics will certainly help stoke the fire at the opening ceremony.

“Sport, with its values of equality, respect and inclusion, amplifies this narrative, transforming Harmony into a shared experience**. Together, music and sport will give life to an Olympic Opening Ceremony where Harmony becomes an expression of collective energy**, a symbolic space where communities come together, transcend boundaries and recognize themselves as part of the same vibrant momentum of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Mariah Carey’s participation further underscores the international breadth of the Ceremony and its messages,” officials shared in a news release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) Mariah Carey Can’t Wait for the Olympics In true Mariah Carey style, she shared the news on social media.

In a series of Instagram posts. Her fans cannot wait to see and hear what the diva has in store for Milano Cortina. Many pointed to one of her biggest hits as a possible part of her perfection. “If our queen @mariahcarey sings ‘Nothing Is Impossible’ at the ceremony, then that would be an epic moment,” a fan wrote.

“’Nothing Is Impossible’ is the perfect Olympian song,” another agreed. Just knowing Mariah Carey will be part of the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games is enough for fans to tune in. “It’s almost timeeeeee,” one joked. “We’re so ready for you, always!!

Mariah’s the greatest!!” Another fan shared. This story’s featured image is by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP via Getty Images

Brightcast Impact Score (BIS)

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This article about Mariah Carey being named the musical headliner for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy is a positive story that aligns with Brightcast's mission. It highlights the uplifting and unifying power of music and sports, and how Carey's participation will help create a memorable and inspiring opening ceremony experience. The article provides specific details and quotes from officials to support the positive impact of this announcement.

Hope Impact25/33

Emotional uplift and inspirational potential

Reach Scale25/33

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Verification25/33

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