Mariah Carey has been confirmed as the headline act for this year's Brighton Pride festival, she is scheduled to perform at Preston Park in the city on the 2nd of August.
Initially booked for 2020, her performance was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the event's cancellation.
Mariah Carey fans in Brighton and beyond will be excited to hear this announcement. The iconic figure in the music industry, celebrated for her incredible vocal range and musical versatility. Carey emerged on the music scene with her debut album in 1990, which became a commercial and critical success. Known for her five-octave vocal range and the rare ability to reach the whistle register, Mariah quickly became famous for her melismatic singing style and powerful ballads.
Her career skyrocketed in the 1990s, with a string of successful albums like "Music Box" and "Daydream." These albums produced some of her biggest hits, including "Hero," "Dreamlover," and "Fantasy," songs that showcased her vocal prowess and her ability to blend pop with R&B. "One Sweet Day," a collaboration with Boyz II Men, held the record for the longest-running number-one single in U.S. Billboard Hot 100 history for two decades.
Mariah has received numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards from thirty-four nominations. Her impact on music also earned her the Billboard Artist of the Decade award for the 1990s and the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards.
Beyond her musical achievements, Carey has also made her mark as an actress in films such as "Precious," for which she received critical praise. Offstage, she is known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting causes related to children and AIDS research.
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