Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, actress and producer famous for her five octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and use of the whistle register.
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Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has established a successful career in pop music, producing over 18 number one hits in the U.S., and earning five Grammy Awards and numerous accolades. Carey is widely known for her record-breaking five-octave vocal range and signature soulful pop sound.
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5 Interesting Facts about Mariah Carey
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First Artist to Top the Billboard Hot 100 in Four Different Decades
Mariah Carey is the first artist to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in four different decades, with hits in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
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Guinness World Record for Highest Note Hit by a Female Singer
In 2018, Mariah Carey was awarded the Guinness World Record for hitting the highest note by a female singer, an F#7, during her performance of "Emotions" at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
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First Artist to Have Three Consecutive Diamond-Certified Albums
Mariah Carey is the first artist to have three consecutive diamond-certified albums (10 million copies sold) with Music Box, Daydream, and Butterfly.
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Only Artist to Have Their First Five Singles Reach Number One
Mariah Carey is the only artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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First Pop Artist to Perform in Syria
In 2006, Mariah Carey became the first pop artist to perform in Syria when she sang two songs at the Damascus Opera House.
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Mariah Carey, an American pop singer, was born on March 27, 1969 and is currently 54 years old. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and is renowned for her impressive vocal range, splendid musical style and multiple hit singles. She is best known for her iconic songs such as "Hero," "Fantasy," "Always Be My Baby," and "We Belong Together."
Mariah Carey has an estimated net worth of $320M. She is a renowned singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress whose career spans across decades. Her wealth is from record sales, endorsements, business ventures, and other various sources of income throughout her career.