Mariah Carey (/ m ə ˈ r aɪ ə /; [1]: 0:01 born March 27, 1969) [a] is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register.An influential figure in music, she was ranked as the fifth greatest singer of all time ...