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 Rowland is showing her love and support for a fellow female pop vocalist! The 40-year-old singer appeared on Thursday's where she talked about performing tributes to top stars.
When host Cohen asked which of the performances made her the most nervous, Rowland referenced her 2012 tribute to Mariah Carey at the BET Honors. «Tribute?
Mariah, definitely. Because I love and respect her so much,» Rowland said of the «Fantasy» singer. Turns out, Rowland isn't just an average fan.
She's willing to go to bat for the chart-topping vocalist. «I've literally had an argument with a journalist over her because they were talking stuff about her,» Rowland said. «I was like, 'Oh no, this interview's over.
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