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Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, producer and actress who made her recording debut with her self-titled debut album back in 1990. She has gone on to become a multi-platinum recording artist, with record sales reaching 200 million over two decades, with such hits as "Vision of Love", "One Sweet Day", "Always Be My Baby" and "We Belong Together". She has won many awards including five Grammys. Carey is also known for her amazing voice, possessing a five-octave vocal range. She is often cited as an influence for many female contestants such as Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh and Pia Toscano.

American Idol[]

Carey joined the judging panel for season 12 of American Idol, the announcement being made on July 23, 2012. She was joined on the panel by longtime Idol judge Randy Jackson, rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban. She had previously been a guest mentor during season 7.

After one season, Carey announced that she was leaving the show on May 30, 2013 to focus on an upcoming concert tour amongst other things.

Nicki Minaj feud[]

Before the show started airing, rumors flew about a feud with fellow judge Nicki Minaj, which seemed to be true when TMZ released a video of both Carey and Minaj fighting during an audition in Charlotte, North Carolina. It reportedly got so bad that Carey, a mother of two, hired extra security when Minaj reportedly said that if she had a gun, she would shoot Carey, which Minaj denied. Carey later described working with Minaj as like, "going to work everyday in hell with Satan."

Criticism[]

The most frequent criticism Carey got during the season was from people who accused her of being long-winded in her critiques even though many admitted that she was the most qualified of the judges on that season's panel with her years of experience in the music business.

Post Idol[]

Since she left the show, Carey has not spoken fondly about her time as a judge there, saying that the only good thing about her Idol experience was the contestants. However, after commenting that her time on Idol as hellish, judge Harry Connick, Jr. defended the show, calling it "heaven".

Official Account[]

Personal Life[]

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Mariah and her fiance, James Packer

Carey had been married to actor, rapper, comedian and America's Got Talent host Nick Cannon since April 30, 2008. The couple have two children, twins Moroccan and Monroe. They are now divorcing. She is now engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer, whom she has been dating since summer 2015.

Discography[]

Albums:

  • Mariah Carey (1990)
  • Emotions (1991)
  • Music Box (1993)
  • Daydream (1995)
  • Butterfly (1997)
  • Rainbow (1999)
  • Charmbracelet (2002)
  • The Emanicipation of Mimi (2005)
  • E=MC2 (2008)
  • Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
  • Me, I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse (2014)

EPs:

  • MTV Unplugged (1992)
  • Valentines (2000)

Holiday albums:

  • Merry Christmas (1994)
  • Merry Christmas II You (2010)
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Simon Cowell (Seasons 1-9)  ยท Paula Abdul (Seasons 1-8) ยท Randy Jackson (Seasons 1-12) ยท Kara DioGuardi (Seasons 8-9) ยท Ellen DeGeneres (Season 9) ยท Steven Tyler (Seasons 10-11)  ยท Nicki Minaj (Season 12)  ยท Mariah Carey (Season 12) ยท Jennifer Lopez (Seasons 10-11,13-15)  ยท Keith Urban (Seasons 12-15)  ยท Harry Connick, Jr. (Seasons 13-15)  ยท Katy Perry (Seasons 16-)  ยท Luke Bryan (Seasons 16-)  ยท Lionel Richie (Seasons 16-)
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Ryan Seacrest (Seasons 1-16) ยท Brian Dunkleman (Season 1)
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Kelly Clarkson ยท Ruben Studdard ยท Fantasia Barrino ยท Carrie Underwood ยท Taylor Hicks ยท Jordin Sparks ยท David Cook ยท Kris Allen ยท Lee DeWyze ยท Scotty McCreery ยท Phillip Phillips ยท Candice Glover ยท Caleb Johnson ยท Nick Fradiani ยท Trent Harmon ยท Maddie Poppe ยท Laine Hardy ยท Just Sam  ยทChayce Beckham  ยท Noah Thompson  ยท Iam Tongi
Justin Guarini ยท Clay Aiken ยท Diana DeGarmo ยท Bo Bice ยท Katharine McPhee ยท Blake Lewis ยท David Archuleta ยท Adam Lambert ยท Crystal Bowersox ยท Lauren Alaina ยท Jessica Sanchez ยท Kree Harrison ยท Jena Irene ยท Clark Beckham ยท La'Porsha Renae ยท Caleb Lee Hutchinson ยท Alejandro Aranda ยท Arthur Gunn  ยท Willie Spence  ยท Huntergirl  ยท| Megan Danielle

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Coronation Songs
"A Moment Like This" ยท "Flying Without Wings" ยท "I Believe" ยท "Inside Your Heaven" ยท "Do I Make You Proud" ยท "This Is My Now" ยท "The Time of My Life" ยท "No Boundaries" ยท "Beautiful Day" ยท "I Love You This Big" ยท "Home" ยท "I Am Beautiful" ยท "As Long As You Love Me" ยท "Beautiful Life" ยท "Falling" ยท "Going Going Gone" ยท "Flame"" ยท "Rise Up  ยท 23  ยท One Day Tonight  ยท " I'll Be Seeing You
From Justin to Kelly ยท Juniors ยท Christmas
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