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".
Kelly Clarkson is giving her former celebrity mentor from a special shout out! The 37-year-old pop star posted a video to social media of herself covering Mariah Carey's song, «Vanishing,» from the «little cabin in Montana» where she and her family are currently quarantined. «This is for Mariah,» she began the clip, adding, «I'm in a bathroom… there's no where to go.» After she sang her powerful rendition of the 1990 song, Clarkson added, «Sorry I messed up your song, Mariah, but I started too high and I just forgot where it went.
I need the music.» Despite the singer and talk show host's concerns, Carey praised the alum's cover of the song, commenting on Instagram, «Beautiful rendition!!!
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