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 Jokes About Only Wearing A Dress With A Train Longer Than The One In Her Christmas Special For Her First Wedding
essence.comMariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues, debuting on Apple+ TV today.Promotional clips for the event, which will feature cameos from Kirk Franklin and Khalid, whom Carey collaborated on for her new song, Fall in Love at Christmas, have been circulating for the past few weeks.
And among the many things that have caught viewers’ eyes — and ears — is the stunning gown (and the accompanying train) the “Queen of Christmas” wears in the holiday spectacular.“The train darling, the train,” Carey says when asked about the dress. “That train required six men to carry it with me,” she tells ESSENCE. “I’ve only worn a train longer than that once and it was for a marriage — and that was maybe my first marriage — we won’t get into it.
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