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".
Every Judge Who Left 'American Idol' & Why - Find Out the Reason Why Stars Like Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj Said They Were Leaving the Show
justjared.comAmerican Idol is a cultural institution. The reality TV competition show – which kicked off as Pop Idol in the U.K.
before launching in America in 2012 – has since spread all around the world with a bunch of international versions, all boasting major superstars for judges.
After airing on Fox from 2002 to 2016 for 15 seasons, it was on hiatus for two years until 2018, when a revival of the series began on ABC, and it’s aired ever since.
Over the years, plenty of talent has judged and mentored the contestants all the way to the top. And one by one, all of them have eventually left the show to go on and do other things – even the last remaining original judge from the U.S.
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