Mariah Carey

Person · 7 cases · 2009–2025 · American singer

How Mariah Carey spread

Carey reached a broad audience through a televised performance, Columbia's promotion, hit singles, and Grammy exposure.

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  1. 1990

    BreakoutAudio

    Her debut single, Vision of Love, became her first US number-one hit. billboard.com

  2. 1990

    StartJun 5 · TV

    Carey made her first public appearance singing America the Beautiful at the NBA Finals. wsj.com

  3. 1991

    First big pushTV

    After her Grammy Awards exposure, her debut album topped the Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. web.archive.org

  4. 1991

    MilestoneAudio

    Emotions became her fifth consecutive US number-one single, making her the first artist to achieve that start. people.com

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