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".
Mariah Carey Back At No. 1 With ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’
etcanada.comMariah Carey has taken a sleigh ride straight to the top of the charts. The Grammy-winner is back at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, thanks to her classic holiday track, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”.
RELATED: Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton & More A-Listers Take Part In Star-Studded Party Celebrating PETA’s 40th Anniversary Carey took to Twitter to celebrate the accomplishment on Monday, Dec.
14. “Truly wasn’t expecting this at all!! Eternally grateful for the enduring success of this song,” she wrote. “I don’t want a lot for Christmas..
just wishing for a bit more JOY and some holiday spirit for all, especially this year.” The song is also back at No. 1 in the U.K.
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