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Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer who was born on March 27, 1969. She is known as the "Queen of Christmas" and the "Songbird Supreme" for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and characteristic usage of the whistle register. Carey shot to popularity in 1990 with her self-titled debut album. From "Vision of Love" through "Emotions," she was the first artist to have her first five singles hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Carey's debut album was released under the supervision of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she subsequently married three years later. Carey attained international success with the albums Music Box, Merry Christmas, and Daydream, with songs like "Hero," "All I Want for Christmas Is You.
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