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 Performs 'Hero' to Honor Workers 'Who Are Making Our Daily Lives Possible'
billboard.comWith Easter just two days away, many are struggling with the idea of not being with their families as the world remains in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.
To remain positive, and to honor those to are working to fight the pandemic, Mariah Carey uploaded an emotional video on Friday (April 10) performing her 1993 hit, "Hero." "I'm just doing my best to try and celebrate with you this Easter, this Holy Week," she explains in the clip. "Quite the unique time in history, a time that doesn't allow us to be together in person and be festive and worship with one another.
But I'm grateful that so many of us are staying home, staying safe and in doing so, keeping each other safe." "I want to take time to acknowledge and honor the
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