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".
How much money Mariah Carey makes from All I Want for Christmas Is You
mirror.co.ukChristmas is not complete without hearing Mariah Carey ’s voice booming around shops and homes. All I Want for Christmas Is You - which incredibly only topped the UK charts for the first time this year - is one of the most popular festive hits of all time.
It frequently tops Christmas playlists as is played millions of times in the weeks leading up to December 25. But how much has the pop diva made from her 1994 hit (yes, it really is that old now) over the years?
We all know a classic Christmas hit can bring in A LOT of money every year for pop stars - just ask Jona Lewis who says he’s “never had to a proper job” since releasing Stop the Cavalry in 1980, thanks to its annual six-figure income.
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