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".
Death threats, divorce, ridicule - Bittersweet story behind Mariah Carey’s Christmas No.1
dailystar.co.ukChristmas Is You. The catchy track is instantly recognisable and is still managing to top charts and break records almost three decades later.However, despite being a happy-go-lucky tune that brings so much joy come December, the story behind the hit isn't so wonderful.Mariah, 50, co-wrote and co-produced the song with Walter Afanasieff for her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas.But despite their track still being so successful, the pair haven't spoken to one another in over 20 years.Walter, 62, has spoken about their fall-out in recent years and admitted the success of the Christmas tune is "bittersweet".Speaking to Variety in 2019, Walter said: "With the crazy, wonderful, miraculous thing that this is in my life.
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