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".
Grammys on the Hill Honor Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Reps Ted Deutch and Michael McCall
variety.comJem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch and Michael McCall will be honored on Sept.
22, when Grammys on the Hill celebrates its 20th anniversary in Washington, DC. The event brings together congressional leaders and music makers “to recognize those who have led the fight for creators’ rights,” according to the announcement.Sponsored by City National Bank, this year’s awards will honor five-time Grammy-winning songwriters/ producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — who have helmed dozens of hits over the past 35 years for Janet Jackson, Mary J.
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