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 Finally Goes No. 1 in the UK With 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'!
justjared.comMariah Carey is celebrating! The superstar’s Christmas classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” finally reached the top spot in the UK as of Friday (December 11), marking her third No.
1 in the territory overall. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Mariah Carey “Jumping up and down in front of the Christmas tree with the kids and the dogs.
Blasting ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, and sending virtual hugs to everyone across the pond who helped make it happen! Love you so much!!!” she said on Twitter.
The song finally achieved the feat 26 years after its release, breaking a new Official Chart record: no other song has spent more weeks in the Official Chart Top 40 before eventually reaching Number 1 in UK chart history! “Happy
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