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Mariah Carey: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born March 27, 1969 (age 57) • Huntington • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award for best new artist • Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (1990)

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Mariah Carey sings on stage in a black dress, holding a microphone, with a warm orange background at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Mariah Carey smiling at an event in 2006, wearing a burgundy top and long wavy hair, with a necklace and dangling earrings.
Mariah Carey smiles while holding the Icon Award trophy and standing at a microphone in a black gown on stage at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
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