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".
Celine Dion gets SNUBBED by Rolling Stone by being left off its 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time
dailymail.co.ukRolling Stone has updated its 100 Greatest Singers list from 2008 with its new 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time.And while the roster of artists is extensive and varied, due in part to the change in criteria, there are a few questionable decisions that have outraged fans, but likely none more galvanizing than having Celine Dion left off the list, according to TMZ.Known for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, the Canadian singer, 54, has also amassed more 200 million record sales worldwide, all while winning a slew of accolades and awards over her five decades in the limelight.
Fan backlash: Despite being known for her powerful and technically skilled voice, Celine Dion, 54, was left off of Rolling Stones' new 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time, which is an update of its 100 Greatest Singers list from 2008; the Canadian singer is seen in September 2019There doesn't appear to be any big surprises in the Top 10 of the RS list, other than Dion being snubbed.
Many would agree that having Aretha Franklin at the number one spot is a no-brainer, which was followed up by Whitney Houston, Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday and Mariah Carey, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Otis Reeding and Al Green.
While soul and R&B artists dominated the Top 10, the number 11-20 was far more varied and eclectic with the addition of rock and pop singers.Rock and roll icons Little Richard and John Lennon were 11 and 12, followed by Patsy Cline, Freddie Mercury, Bob Dylan, Prince, Elvis Presley, Celia Cruz, Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye.Some fans outraged over the Dion snub would like point out some of the questionable names on the updated roster that don't have what most people would consider a classic voice, but that's where the new criteria.
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