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".
Mary J Blige to Receive Icon Award at Billboard Music Awards 2022
justjared.comMary J Blige is receiving a huge honor. The 51-year-old music superstar is set to receive the Icon Award at the upcoming 2022 Billboard Music Awards, the company confirmed. Click inside to read more… The awards are set to air on May 15, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m.
ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC. It will also stream live on Peacock. She will also perform during the broadcast as she receives the award, which has gone to a handful of artists before her, including Celine Dion, Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. “My career has been such an incredible and unexpected journey that has included many turns into avenues I never could have imagined like acting, producing, launching businesses and now even my own music festival,” she said in a statement. “Through it all, I always one way or another gravitated back to my first love, music.
To be recognized in this way at this moment, with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, is an incredible honor and one that I am truly humbled by.” Find out who else is nominated for awards at the 2022 BBMAs!
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