Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
Best New Artist Grammy Winners: Where Are They Now? Adele, Carrie Underwood and More
usmagazine.comWinning the Best New Artist at the Grammys is one of the highest honors a performer can receive, but some observers have long believed that the trophy can be more of a curse than a blessing.In the 1970s and 1980s, particularly, several victors went on to have relatively short-lived careers after winning the Best New Artist prize.
After the 1990 Grammy Awards, Best New Artist winners Milli Vanilli had their trophy revoked after they admitted they didn’t sing on their own album.The following year, however, the curse seemed to be broken when Mariah Carey took home the award.
The “Fantasy” singer went on to become one of the most successful pop artists in history, racking up 19 No. 1 hits and selling more than 220 million records worldwide.
As of 2022, she holds the record for most No. 1 singles by a solo artist, beating out artists including Elvis Presley, Rihanna, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. (The only artist with more No.
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