Born and raised in New York by her mother, a former opera singer with the New York City Opera and a vocal coach, Mariah Carey began singing at age four. Shortly after high school, Mariah Carey got her first big break, singing backup for Brenda K. Starr, a break that led to her signing with Columbia Records.

Mariah Carey's debut album launched an unparalleled unbroken string of successes. Mariah Carey has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide, was certified 8x RIAA-platinum, and has a record-setting four consecutive #1 singles.

Mariah Carey is the only artist to have had a #1 single for every year of the 1990's. Mariah Carey also has hit #1 with the debut single from every one of her albums.Mariah Carey Profile

Occupation: Pop Singer, Vocalist
Date of Birth: March 27, 1970
Place of Birth: New York, NY, USA
Hometown: New York, NY, USA
Ancestral Origin:
Of Venezuelan, African and Irish descent.
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 108 lbs
Sign: Aries
Love life: Currently single.
Previously married to Tommy Mottola, Sony Music President. Mariah Carey Contact Info

By Mail:
Mariah Carey
c/o Mariah Carey Fan Club
P.O. Box 679
Branford, CT 06405

By Email:
mariahcarey@mariahcarey.org