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, Sam Smith & More Honor Healthcare Heroes for World Health Day
billboard.comTuesday (April 7) is World Health Day, and music stars from Mariah Carey to Meek Mill gave healthcare workers a virtual round of applause for working to combat coronavirus.
Twitter tagged the two artists in a list of celebrities to tweet clapping emojis to celebrate healthcare workers on the global health awareness day, sponsored by the World Health Organization.
The virtual practice mimics people's evening ovations across the globe, as they stand on their balconies or front porches to clap and/or holler in gratitude and support for healthcare workers.
That echo now resonates in digital form. Mill, Carey, Shakira, Sam Smith, Liam Gallagher and more celebrities asked fans to nominate their personal healthcare heroes or recognize themselves
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