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".
‘America’s Got Talent’: Sofía Vergara Gets Emotional Over Singer’s Golden Buzzer-Worthy Performance
etcanada.comSofía Vergara was feeling particularly moved on Tuesday’s “America’s Got Talent”, as the eighth night of auditions brought out a stunning Brazilian singer who wowed the judges with his voice.
When Gabriel Henrique hit the stage halfway through Tuesday’s show, Vergara and her fellow judges — Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel — were won over by his smile and his affable personality.
Gabriel was joined on stage by a translator, as he doesn’t speak a great deal of English, but his winning charm shined through any language barriers that may have existed before he even sang a note. “[This is] my first time here in the United States,” Gabriel shared, via his translator, “and I’m just realizing a dream to be here to sing for you guys.” While he seemed initially nervous, and needed a few moments to psyche himself up on stage, when Gabriel began his performance, the power of his voice was immediately evident.
The “AGT” hopeful belted out a cover of “Run to You” by Whitney Houston and showcased his incredible ability to hit some impressive high notes.
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