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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.
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.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mariah Carey is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 27, 1970, Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>1st Demo Tape Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carey releases her first demo tape and lands a recording contract with Columbia Records.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album "Mariah Carey" Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Her self-titled debut album is released and becomes an international success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Award for Best New Artist</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carey wins the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and gives an iconic acceptance speech.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Daydream Becomes 9th Consecutive #1 Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream", becomes her ninth consecutive number one album on the Billboard 200 chart.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Married to Tommy Mottola</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carey marries Sony Music Entertainment executive Tommy Mottola.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Icon Award at Billboard Music Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carey receives the Icon Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards for her contribution to the music industry.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Artist to Top the Billboard Hot 100 in Four Different Decades</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guinness World Record for Highest Note Hit by a Female Singer</h3><p class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Artist to Have Three Consecutive Diamond-Certified Albums</h3><p class='facts-text'>Mariah Carey is the first artist to have three consecutive diamond-certified albums (10 million copies sold) with Music Box, Daydream, and Butterfly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Only Artist to Have Their First Five Singles Reach Number One</h3><p class='facts-text'>Mariah Carey is the only artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Pop Artist to Perform in Syria</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2006, Mariah Carey became the first pop artist to perform in Syria when she sang two songs at the Damascus Opera House.</p></div></div>
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.
