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".
The X Factor has resurfaced and has gone viral on social media sites such as TikTok and Twitter following comments made by the judges.In the clip, Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh were seen criticising the appearance of a contestant who had hoped to become a professional singer.Footage from the first series of the once-popular programme that first aired in 2004 saw contestant Samantha offering her rendition of Mariah Carey's hit song, Hero.However, Samantha faced having her heart and dream shattered due to her weight, with the judges insinuating that this would be an issue.After she had sung, Louis said: "I think you should have gone on your honeymoon, I really do, yeah, there's special Simon."Offering his expert opinion, Simon.
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