Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature whistle register. She has won five Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 11 American Music Awards, and 31 Billboard Music Awards.
Carey was born on March 27, 1969, in Huntington, New York. She began singing at an early age and joined her church choir at the age of four. In 1988, she signed a recording contract with Columbia Records and released her self-titled debut album, which became a commercial success. Carey's subsequent albums, including "Emotions" (1991), "Music Box" (1993), "Daydream" (1995), and "Butterfly" (1997), were all certified multi-platinum in the United States and sold millions of copies worldwide.
In the late 1990s, Carey's career began to decline due to personal and professional problems. She was hospitalized for exhaustion in 2001 and released a box set of her greatest hits, "The Ballads," which was a commercial success. In 2005, Carey released her tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," which became her best-selling album to date. The album won three Grammy Awards and sold over 10 million copies in the United States.
Carey has continued to release successful albums throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including "E=MC2" (2008), "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" (2009), "Merry Christmas II You" (2010), and "Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse" (2014). She has also starred in several films, including "The Prince of Tides" (1991), "Glitter" (2001), and "Precious" (2009).
Carey is one of the most successful and influential singers of all time. She has been praised for her vocal range, songwriting ability, and stage presence. She has also been criticized for her diva-like behavior and her personal problems. However, there is no doubt that Mariah Carey is one of the most iconic and beloved singers of her generation.
Personal Life
Mariah Carey has been married three times. Her first marriage was to music executive Tommy Mottola in 1993. The couple divorced in 1998. Carey's second marriage was to actor Nick Cannon in 2008. The couple had two children together, Moroccan and Monroe, before divorcing in 2016. Carey's third marriage was to billionaire James Packer in 2016. The couple broke up in 2017.
Carey has been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder. She was diagnosed with the condition in 2001 after being hospitalized for exhaustion. Carey has said that she has learned to manage her condition with medication and therapy.
Legacy
Mariah Carey is one of the most successful and influential singers of all time. She has sold over 200 million records worldwide and won five Grammy Awards. Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature whistle register. She has been praised for her songwriting ability, stage presence, and fashion sense. Carey has also been criticized for her diva-like behavior and her personal problems. However, there is no doubt that Mariah Carey is one of the most iconic and beloved singers of her generation.
