Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress celebrated for her remarkable five-octave vocal range, melismatic style, and signature use of the whistle register. Known as the Songbird Supreme, she rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and made history as the only artist whose first five singles topped the US Billboard Hot 100. She achieved global success with albums like Music Box and Daydream, and reinvented her sound by blending pop and hip hop influences, especially on Butterfly. Called the Queen of Christmas for her enduring holiday music, particularly the hit All I Want for Christmas Is You, Carey’s career includes numerous accolades: five Grammy Awards, ten American Music Awards, and 19 World Music Awards. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist and is one of the best-selling musicians worldwide, with over 220 million records sold. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Carey is also known for her philanthropy, acting roles, and her bestselling memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.