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".
How much does Mariah Carey earn at Christmas? Inside her huge fortune
ok.co.ukWhether you lover it or loathe it, this time of year wouldn’t be the same without Mariah Carey’sAll I Want For Christmas Is You blaring out the speakers.
In most households, it’s become as much of a tradition as turkey with all the trimmings.The song, first released in 1994, is steeped in festive fame, making its singer the undisputed Queen of Christmas.
Mariah wrote 1994’s All I Want For Christmas Is You on a cheap Casio keyboard aged 22, adding it to her Christmas album released the same year.
All I Want For Christmas Is You finally topped the US and UK charts in 2019 and 2020 respectively, two-and-half decades after its original release.
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