Mariah Carey

  • Born Mariah Carey on 27 March 1969 in New York, US.
  • Opened up about emotional abuse, racism, controlling relationships, and the trauma of her marriage to Tommy Mottola.
  • Her diva demands are legendary—from refusing to acknowledge lighting technicians to requesting specific room temperatures at all times.
  • Mariah Carey was sued by her own brother who claimed her memoir defamed him, turning family drama into a courtroom war.
  • Recorded a version of Without You originally recorded by Badfinger.
  • Her bizarre, rambling TRL-era radio appearance raised serious concerns about her mental health and later led to a highly publicized hospitalization.
  • While a vocal legend in the studio, Mariah Carey's live performances have ranged from breathtaking to painfully shaky.
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1991
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1991
  • Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1992
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1992
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1993
  • Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1993
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1994
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1994
  • Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1995
  • Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1996
  • Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1996
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1997
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1997
  • Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1998
  • Awarded the Award Of Achievement by American Music Award (AMA) in 2000
  • Nominated for the Artist Of The Year by American Music Award (AMA) in 2005
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2005
  • Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2005
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2006
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2006
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2008
  • Awarded the Award Of Achievement by American Music Award (AMA) in 2008