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’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Breaks Another Record
etcanada.comQueen of Christmas Mariah Carey just added yet another accolade to her list. The musician’s 1994 smash hit “All I Want for Christmas is You” continues to break records as it’s now been named the first and only holiday single to take home the RIAA’s coveted Diamond Award.
In the U.S., songs are certified diamond after they reach 10 million sales and streaming units. READ MORE: Mariah Carey Drops New Trailer For Festive Special ‘Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues’ Carey gushed of the honour in a press release, “The continued love for my song never ceases to amaze me and fill my heart with a multitude of emotions. “It blows my mind that ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ has endured different eras of the music industry.
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