Mariah Carey

The Songbird Supreme

Mariah Carey


The Songbird Supreme

Mariah Carey doesn't really need an introduction, but it's hard to resist. The one of the best-selling recording artists worldwide known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style (style of vocalising where she holds a syllable and stretches it over several notes), and signature use of the whistle register. Her famous vocal styles are drawn from gospel and rhythm and blues. Because of her unique vocal style and her runs, Mariah Carey is referred to as the "Songbird Supreme", the "Queen of Melisma" and the "Queen of Christmas".

This famous American singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, entrepreneur, and television judge has an extensive catalog of accomplishments. Her list of awards could fill pages. >>> More...




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The all-time top female artist in the United States...
5
Grammy Awards
19
World Music Awards
10
American Music Awards
15
Billboard Music Awards

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey holds the record for the most number-one singles by a solo artist, a female songwriter, and a female producer. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the highest-certified female artist in the United States, with 68.5 million certified album units tying with Barbra Streisand. In 2019, Billboard named her the all-time top female artist in the United States, based on both album and song chart performances. >>> Find out more...