History of Mariah Carey in Timeline
Mariah Carey is a highly acclaimed American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Recognized as the "Songbird Supreme" for her exceptional five-octave vocal range, melismatic style, and whistle register, she holds a prominent place in music history. Carey's influence is considerable, demonstrated by Rolling Stone ranking her as the fifth greatest singer of all time in 2023. She remains a significant figure in contemporary music and pop culture.
1951: Inspiration for Mariah's Name
In 1951, the song "They Call the Wind Maria" from the Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon inspired Mariah Carey's name.
March 27, 1969: Mariah Carey's Birth
On March 27, 1969, Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York.
1970: Inclusion of Jackson 5's I'll Be There in MTV Unplugged
In 1970, Jackson 5 originally released "I'll Be There". Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff chose to add a cover of this song to the set-list of MTV Unplugged in 1992.
1983: Glitter Musical Departure
In 1983, Mariah Carey's album Glitter was a musical departure, recreating a 1980s post-disco era to accompany the film.
1987: Graduation from Harborfields High School
In 1987, Mariah Carey graduated from Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York.
December 1988: Demo Tape to Tommy Mottola
In December 1988, Mariah Carey gave her demo tape to Tommy Mottola, head of Columbia Records, at a music executive's party, leading to her signing with Columbia after a bidding war.
June 5, 1990: First Public Appearance at NBA Finals
On June 5, 1990, Mariah Carey made her first public appearance at the 1990 NBA Finals, singing "America the Beautiful".
1990: Performed "America the Beautiful" at NBA Finals
In 1990, Mariah Carey performed "America the Beautiful" at the NBA Finals, with Rolling Stone writer, Brittany Spanos, stating the players were struck "with awe by the incredible talent of a burgeoning young star".
1990: Debut Album and Rise to Fame
In 1990, Mariah Carey rose to fame with her self-titled debut album and became the only artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1990: 30th Anniversary of Debut Album
Mariah Carey celebrated the 30th anniversary of her debut album through 2020, in a promotional campaign billed "#MC30", with the first release being the live EP The Live Debut – 1990.
1990: Debut Hit
Mariah Carey's debut hit from 1990, 'Vision of Love', set the bar insanely high for notes stretched louder, longer and knottier than most pop fans had ever heard
1991: Recording and Release of Emotions
During 1991, Mariah Carey co-wrote, co-produced, and recorded her second studio album, Emotions, which was released on September 17 of that year. It served as a homage to Motown soul music.
1991: Best-Selling Album in the US
In 1991, Mariah Carey's debut album, Mariah Carey, was the best-selling album in the United States.
March 16, 1992: MTV Unplugged Performance
On March 16, 1992, Mariah Carey recorded an intimate seven-song show for MTV Unplugged at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York, which helped end speculation about her being a "studio worm".
June 5, 1993: Marriage to Tommy Mottola
On June 5, 1993, Mariah Carey married Tommy Mottola after dating for years.
August 31, 1993: Release of Music Box Album
On August 31, 1993, Mariah Carey released her album Music Box, which was to be marketed as adult contemporary and pop-friendly.
1993: International Success with Music Box
In 1993, Mariah Carey achieved international success with the best-selling album Music Box.
1993: Collaboration with David Morales on "Dreamlover"
In 1993, Mariah Carey collaborated with Disc jockey David Morales on "Dreamlover", which popularized the tradition of remixing R&B songs into house records.
November 1, 1994: Release of Merry Christmas Album
On November 1, 1994, Mariah Carey released the Merry Christmas album, which became the best-selling Christmas album.
1994: Co-founded Camp Mariah and Released Merry Christmas
In 1994, Mariah Carey co-founded Camp Mariah with the Fresh Air Fund and released Merry Christmas, which became a best-selling holiday album.
1994: 1994 Concert at St. John the Divine Church
In 1994, Mariah Carey performed a concert at St. John the Divine Church, which was later included in the 25th anniversary re-release of her holiday album Merry Christmas in 2019.
1995: Enlisted Hip Hop and House Producers for Remixes
From 1995 onward, Mariah Carey enlisted both hip hop and house producers to re-structure her album compositions, starting with "Fantasy".
1995: International Success with Daydream
In 1995, Mariah Carey achieved international success with the best-selling album Daydream.
1995: Release and Critical Acclaim of Daydream
In 1995, Mariah Carey's fifth studio album, Daydream, was released, consolidating her creative control and receiving critical acclaim for its R&B and hip hop influences.
December 1996: Separation from Tommy Mottola
In December 1996, Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola separated due to growing creative differences and Mottola's controlling nature.
1996: First album by a solo female artist
In 2005, The Emancipation of Mimi was the first album by a solo female artist to become the year's best-selling album within the country since Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill in 1996.
1996: Daydream World Tour and Top-Earning Musician
In early 1996, Mariah Carey embarked on the Daydream World Tour, her first international concerts. Forbes named her the top-earning female musician of 1996, with an estimated $32 million.
May 30, 1997: Public Announcement of Separation
On May 30, 1997, Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola publicly announced their separation.
September 10, 1997: Butterfly Album Release
On September 10, 1997, Mariah Carey released 'Butterfly', an album showcasing a more subdued singing style and mature lyrical themes, marking a shift towards incorporating hip hop and R&B elements.
1997: New Image with Butterfly
In 1997, Mariah Carey adopted a new image with hip hop-inflected sounds, following a remix to "Fantasy" and more extensively on Butterfly.
1997: Relationship with Derek Jeter
In 1997, Mariah Carey began a relationship with baseball player Derek Jeter.
1997: Songwriting for Men in Black
In 1997, Mariah Carey wrote songs for other projects, such as Men in Black.
1997: The Emancipation of Mimi First Since Butterfly
In 2005, Mariah Carey's 'The Emancipation of Mimi' became her first number-one album and first since Butterfly (1997)
1997: End of Songwriting Partnership
Mariah Carey's songwriting partnership with Afanasieff extended until 1997's Butterfly album.
March 4, 1998: Divorce from Tommy Mottola
On March 4, 1998, Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola divorced.
April 14, 1998: VH1 Divas Benefit Concert
On April 14, 1998, Mariah Carey participated in the VH1 Divas benefit concert, performing alongside renowned artists such as Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion.
1998: Collaboration with Mobb Deep on "The Roof (Back in Time)"
In 1998, Mariah Carey collaborated with Mobb Deep on the single "The Roof (Back in Time)", showing her appreciation for rappers such as the Sugarhill Gang, Eric B. & Rakim, the Wu-Tang Clan, and The Notorious B.I.G.
1998: Relationship with Derek Jeter
In 1998, Mariah Carey continued her relationship with baseball player Derek Jeter, ending later that year. She then began a relationship with singer Luis Miguel.
1998: VH1's Divas Live Special
In 1998, Mariah Carey made a benefit concert appearance on VH1's Divas Live special, performing alongside other female singers in support of the Save the Music Foundation.
November 2, 1999: Rainbow Album Release
On November 2, 1999, Mariah Carey released her album 'Rainbow', which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with the highest first-week sales of her career at the time.
1999: Congressional Award Presentation
In 1999, Mariah Carey was presented with a Congressional Award for contributing to expanding opportunities for all Americans through her personal contributions and setting exceptional examples for young people.
1999: Sale and Burning Down of Former Home
In 1999, shortly after Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola's divorce, they sold their former home to Nelson Peltz for $20.5 million; it subsequently burned down.
2000: Songwriting for How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In 2000, Mariah Carey wrote songs for other projects, such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
2000: Divas 2000 Special
Mariah Carey participated in the Divas 2000 special on VH1.
April 2001: Signing with Virgin Records
In April 2001, Mariah Carey signed an $80 million five-album recording contract with Virgin Records (EMI Records) after parting ways with Columbia Records.
July 2001: Emotional and Physical Breakdown
In July 2001, Mariah Carey experienced a physical and emotional breakdown, leading to erratic behavior, hospitalization on July 26, and the delayed release of the Glitter film and soundtrack.
2001: Glitter film project
In 2001, Mariah Carey began conceptualizing a film project All That Glitters, later re-titled to simply Glitter.
2001: Mental Breakdown
In 2001, Mariah Carey experienced a mental breakdown, which received widespread media coverage.
2001: Failure of Glitter
In 2001, Mariah Carey faced the failure of her film Glitter and a career decline.
2001: Diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder
In 2001, Mariah Carey was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder but initially kept the diagnosis private.
2001: End of Relationship with Luis Miguel
In 2001, Mariah Carey's relationship with singer Luis Miguel ended.
2001: The Village Voice on Carey's Soul
In 2001, The Village Voice noted that "Carey's Strawberry Shortcake soul still provides the template with which teen-pop cuties draw curlicues around those centerless [Diane] Warren ballads."
December 2002: Charmbracelet Album Release
In December 2002, Mariah Carey released her ninth studio album, Charmbracelet. This release marked a 'new lease on life' for her, though it received moderate sales and criticism for vocal quality.
2002: Chart Records
During the week of September 25, 2005, Carey set another record, becoming the first woman to occupy the first two spots atop the Hot 100, as "We Belong Together" remained at number one, and her next single, "Shake It Off", moved into the number two spot (Ashanti had topped the chart in 2002 while being a featured singer on the number two single).
September 25, 2005: Chart Records
During the week of September 25, 2005, Mariah Carey became the first woman to hold the top two spots on the Hot 100 chart simultaneously, with "We Belong Together" at number one and "Shake It Off" at number two.
2005: "Fantasy" Remixes on Greatest Recordings List
In 2005, Entertainment Weekly included two remixes of "Fantasy" on a list of Mariah Carey's greatest recordings: a National Dance Music Award-winning remix produced by Morales, and a Sean Combs production featuring rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard.
2005: Comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi
In 2005, Mariah Carey made a comeback with one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, The Emancipation of Mimi.
2005: Performances at Live 8 and Hurricane Katrina Relief Telethon
In 2005, Mariah Carey performed for Live 8 in London and at the Hurricane Katrina relief telethon "Shelter from the Storm".
2005: The Emancipation of Mimi Release
In 2005, Mariah Carey released 'The Emancipation of Mimi', an album that topped the charts in the United States and was well-received by critics, marking a career resurgence.
2005: Best Selling Album
In 2005, The Emancipation of Mimi was the best-selling album in the United States, with nearly five million units sold. and the second-best-selling album of the year globally, having sold more than 7.7 million copies worldwide.
2005: Highest Charting Song Since We Belong Together
In 2005, With You became Mariah Carey's highest-charting non-holiday song on the US Adult Contemporary chart since We Belong Together.
November 2006: Wish Idol Award
In November 2006, Mariah Carey was awarded the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Wish Idol for her "extraordinary generosity and her many wish granting achievements."
2006: Brand Marketing Initiatives
In 2006, Mariah Carey participated in endorsements for Intel Centrino personal computers and launched a jewelry and accessories line for teenagers, Glamorized, in American Claire's and Icing stores. She also recorded and promoted a series of exclusive ringtones, including "Time of Your Life", as part of a partnership with Pepsi and Motorola.
2006: Statements on Faith and Priorities
In 2006, Mariah Carey stated that she believes she has been born again and has changed her priorities and relationships with God. She expressed feeling the difference when she doesn't have private moments to pray and acknowledged her reliance on God's grace.
2006: Grammy Awards
In 2006, The Emancipation of Mimi earned eight Grammy Award nominations and won Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together".
2007: Release of "M" Fragrance
In 2007, Mariah Carey released her own fragrance, "M", as part of a licensing deal with Elizabeth Arden. The Elizabeth Arden deal has reportedly netted her $150 million. For the fragrance, Carey won a Basenotes Fragrance Award for Best Celebrity Women's Fragrance and was nominated in three other categories.
2007: Grammy Awards
In 2007, The Emancipation of Mimi Ultra Platinum Edition earned two Grammy Award nominations.
2007: Author Saul Austerlitz on Carey's Image Transition
In 2007, author Saul Austerlitz wrote Carey had been "marketed as a whitebread pop princess" in her earlier music videos, adding the plots, directorial styles, clothes, and auras from later videos like "Heartbreaker" were very different and she was displayed as an "R&B diva".
April 2008: Filming "Bye Bye" Music Video and Relationship with Nick Cannon
In April 2008, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon began dating while conceiving the music video for her song "Bye Bye", which they filmed together on an island off the coast of Antigua.
April 30, 2008: Marriage to Nick Cannon
On April 30, 2008, Mariah Carey married Nick Cannon in the Bahamas.
August 2008: Charity Single "Just Stand Up"
In August 2008, Mariah Carey and other singers recorded the charity single, "Just Stand Up" produced by Babyface and L.A. Reid, to support Stand Up to Cancer.
December 2008: Cancelled Tour
In early December 2008, Mariah Carey cancelled her tour in support of E=MC² due to pregnancy and a subsequent miscarriage.
2008: New Year's Eve Concert for Muammar Gaddafi's Family
In 2008, Mariah Carey performed in a New Year's Eve concert for the family of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. She later expressed feeling "horrible and embarrassed" for her participation.
2008: Release of Luscious Pink Fragrance
In 2008, Mariah Carey released Luscious Pink fragrance with Elizabeth Arden as part of her fragrance series.
2008: Hunger Ambassador of the World Hunger Relief Movement
In 2008, Mariah Carey was named Hunger Ambassador of the World Hunger Relief Movement.
January 20, 2009: Inaugural Ball Performance
On January 20, 2009, Mariah Carey performed "Hero" at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball after Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African-American president of the United States.
July 7, 2009: Michael Jackson Memorial
On July 7, 2009, Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz performed "I'll Be There" at the memorial service for Michael Jackson.
September 25, 2009: Release of Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel Album
On September 25, 2009, Mariah Carey's twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, was released. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 168,000 copies and received mixed reviews.
2009: Release of Forever Fragrance
In 2009, Mariah Carey released the Forever fragrance with Elizabeth Arden, adding to her series of fragrances.
2009: Starred in Precious
In 2009, Mariah Carey starred in the film Precious.
December 31, 2009: Angels Advocate Tour Launch
On December 31, 2009, Mariah Carey embarked on her seventh concert tour, Angels Advocate Tour, which visited the United States and Canada.
January 2010: Breakthrough Actress Performance Award
In January 2010, Mariah Carey won the Breakthrough Actress Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her role in the movie Precious.
February 2010: Theme Song for the 2010 Winter Olympics
In February 2010, Mariah Carey's song, "100%", originally written for the film Precious, was used as one of the theme songs for the 2010 Winter Olympics, with all money proceeds going to Team USA.
March 30, 2010: Angels Advocate Album Cancellation
A remix album of Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, titled Angels Advocate, was slated for a March 30, 2010, release but was eventually cancelled by Island Def Jam.
September 26, 2010: End of Angels Advocate Tour
On September 26, 2010, Mariah Carey's Angels Advocate Tour ended, after visiting the United States and Canada.
November 2, 2010: Release of Merry Christmas II You
On November 2, 2010, Mariah Carey released her second Christmas album titled Merry Christmas II You which included new songs as well as a remix of "All I Want for Christmas Is You".
November 29, 2010: HSN Collection Debut
On November 29, 2010, Mariah Carey debuted a collection on HSN, which included jewelry, shoes, and fragrances.
2010: Release of "Oh Santa!"
In 2010, Mariah Carey released the song "Oh Santa!" which was later remixed in 2020 featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson.
2010: The New York Times Article on Melisma
In a 2010 article for The New York Times, David Browne wrote that in the early 1990s, "melisma overtook pop in a way it hadn't before, and because of this, various artists have since "built their careers around melisma" including Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé.
February 2011: Duet Recording with Tony Bennett
In February 2011, Mariah Carey recorded a duet with Tony Bennett titled "When Do The Bells Ring For Me?" for his Duets II album.
March 2011: Donation of "Save the Day" Royalties
In March 2011, Mariah Carey's representative announced that royalties for the song "Save the Day", written for her fourteenth studio album, would be donated to charities that create awareness for human rights, as an amends for performing for Muammar Gaddafi's family.
April 30, 2011: Birth of Twins Moroccan and Monroe
On April 30, 2011, at 35 weeks into her next pregnancy, Mariah Carey gave birth to their fraternal twins, Moroccan and Monroe, via caesarean section.
November 2011: Brand Ambassador for Jenny Craig, Inc.
In November 2011, Mariah Carey was announced as "brand ambassador" for Jenny Craig, Inc., which included participation in a new company initiative, public service announcements, and community and education programs.
March 1, 2012: Performance at Gotham Hall and Fundraiser
On March 1, 2012, Mariah Carey performed at New York City's Gotham Hall, marking her first performance since her pregnancy, and at a fundraiser for US President Barack Obama.
February 2013: Recording and Release of Almost Home
In February 2013, Mariah Carey recorded and released the song "Almost Home" for the soundtrack of the film Oz the Great and Powerful.
May 6, 2013: Release of Beautiful featuring Miguel
On May 6, 2013, Mariah Carey released the lead single "Beautiful", featuring singer Miguel, from her upcoming 14th album.
May 15, 2013: Taping of Performance for American Idol
On May 15, 2013, Mariah Carey taped a performance of "Beautiful" and a medley of her greatest hits, which aired on the American Idol season finale the following day.
2013: Film and TV Appearances
In 2013, Mariah Carey appeared in Lee Daniels' film The Butler and had a guest role on the animated series American Dad!.
2013: Starred in The Butler and Judged American Idol
In 2013, Mariah Carey starred in the film The Butler and served as a judge on American Idol.
2013: Criticism for Concert in Angola
In 2013, human rights activists criticized Mariah Carey for performing in a concert for Angola's "father-daughter kleptocracy" and accused her of accepting "dictator cash".
May 27, 2014: Release of Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse Album
On May 27, 2014, Mariah Carey's album, titled Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse, was released after multiple delays.
August 2014: Separation from Nick Cannon
In August 2014, Nick Cannon confirmed that he and Mariah Carey had separated.
October 2014: Announcement of All I Want for Christmas Is You Residency Show
In October 2014, Mariah Carey announced an annual residency show titled All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity.
December 12, 2014: Nick Cannon Files for Divorce
On December 12, 2014, Nick Cannon filed for divorce from Mariah Carey.
December 15, 2014: Start of All I Want for Christmas Is You Residency
On December 15, 2014, Mariah Carey's residency show All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity began at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
2014: Review of 2014 Concert
When reviewing Mariah Carey's 2014 concert, Michael Lallo wrote that "If you're Mariah, you ... stroke your hair a lot. When a high note is on the horizon, you brace yourself by touching your ear and adopting a pained expression, provoking the crowd into losing its collective mind."
January 30, 2015: Reunion with L.A. Reid and Announcement of Las Vegas Residency
On January 30, 2015, Mariah Carey left Def Jam Recordings to reunite with L.A. Reid and Sony Music via Epic Records and announced her new #1 to Infinity residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
December 2015: Announcement of The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour
In December 2015, Mariah Carey announced The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour which spanned a total of 27 dates beginning in March 2016, marking Carey's first major tour of mainland Europe in 13 years.
2015: Relationship with James Packer
In 2015, Mariah Carey began dating Australian billionaire James Packer.
2015: Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mariah Carey was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
January 21, 2016: Engagement Announcement to James Packer
On January 21, 2016, Mariah Carey announced her engagement to James Packer.
March 15, 2016: Announcement of Mariah's World Docu-Series
On March 15, 2016, Mariah Carey announced that she was filming Mariah's World, a docu-series for the E! network documenting her Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour and her wedding planning process.
March 2016: Start of The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour
In March 2016, The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour by Mariah Carey began, marking her first major tour of mainland Europe in 13 years.
October 2016: End of Engagement to James Packer and Relationship with Bryan Tanaka
By October 2016, Mariah Carey and James Packer had called off their engagement. In October 2016, she began dating American choreographer Bryan Tanaka.
December 4, 2016: Premiere of Mariah's World Docu-Series
On December 4, 2016, Mariah's World, a docu-series for the E! network, premiered.
December 5, 2016: VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night Concert
On December 5, 2016, Mariah Carey participated in the VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night benefit concert, alongside Vanessa Williams, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Teyana Taylor.
2016: Finalization of Divorce from Nick Cannon
In 2016, Mariah Carey's divorce from Nick Cannon was finalized.
2016: Divas Holiday Edition
Mariah Carey participated in a Divas 2016 holiday edition special on VH1.
December 31, 2016: Technical Difficulties During New Year's Rockin' Eve Performance
On December 31, 2016, Mariah Carey's performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square received worldwide attention after technical difficulties caused her in-ear monitors to malfunction, resulting in a performance mishap.
February 3, 2017: Release of I Don't Featuring YG
On February 3, 2017, Mariah Carey released the single "I Don't" featuring YG.
July 2017: Girls Trip Cameo and All the Hits Tour
In July 2017, Mariah Carey made a cameo in the film Girls Trip and embarked on a tour with Lionel Richie, titled, All the Hits Tour.
October 2017: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" Achieves Milestone
By October 2017, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" had become the 11th best-selling single in history, with over 16 million copies sold worldwide.
October 2017: Release of The Star and Voice Role
In October 2017, Mariah Carey released a new soundtrack single, "The Star", for the movie of the same name. She also voiced a hen named Rebecca in the film.
November 14, 2017: Direct-to-Video Release of Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You
On November 14, 2017, Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You, an animated Christmas film, was released direct-to-video.
2017: Technical Issues at New Year's Rockin' Eve Performance
Mariah Carey's performance at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2017 was marred by technical issues, but she returned to the stage a year later and, according to Time, "effectively redeemed herself".
December 31, 2017: Return to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
On December 31, 2017, Mariah Carey returned to perform on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve after the technical difficulties that hindered her previous performance, in what The New York Times described as a "made-for-television act of pop culture redemption".
April 2018: Public Discussion of Bipolar II Disorder
In April 2018, Mariah Carey opened up about taking therapy sessions and medication for her struggle with bipolar II disorder.
July 2018: The Butterfly Returns Las Vegas Residency
In July 2018, Mariah Carey embarked on a new Las Vegas residency, The Butterfly Returns, which received critical acclaim.
September 2018: Announcement of Fifteenth Studio Album and Release of GTFO
In September 2018, Mariah Carey announced plans to release her fifteenth studio album later in the year. The project was announced alongside the release of a new song titled "GTFO".
September 21, 2018: Headlining Performance at iHeartRadio Music Festival
On September 21, 2018, Mariah Carey headlined the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival, where she performed her new song titled "GTFO".
November 16, 2018: Release of Caution Album
On November 16, 2018, Mariah Carey's album, titled Caution, was released and received universal acclaim from critics.
December 2018: Caution Featured on Year-End Lists
By December 2018, the album Caution by Mariah Carey had been featured on numerous year-end lists by music critics and publications.
2018: Hostelworld Advertisement
In 2018, Mariah Carey featured in an advertisement for Hostelworld with the tagline "Even Divas are Believers".
February 2019: Commencement of Caution World Tour
In February 2019, Mariah Carey commenced the Caution World Tour in support of the Caution album.
August 25, 2019: Walkers Crisps Campaign
On August 25, 2019, Mariah Carey signed a $12 million contract with the Walkers crisps brand as part of their Christmas campaign and starred in a commercial for the company.
September 18, 2019: Release of In the Mix Theme Song
On September 18, 2019, Mariah Carey released "In the Mix", the theme song for the ABC sitcom Mixed-ish.
November 1, 2019: Re-release of Merry Christmas Album for 25th Anniversary
On November 1, 2019, Mariah Carey re-released her holiday album Merry Christmas for its 25th anniversary.
December 5, 2019: Announcement of Mariah Carey Is Christmas! Mini-Documentary
On December 5, 2019, it was announced that a mini-documentary titled Mariah Carey Is Christmas!, charting the creation and subsequent cultural legacy of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was to be produced and broadcast on Amazon Music.
2019: Received Billboard Icon Award
In 2019, Mariah Carey received a Billboard Icon Award.
2019: Variety's Power of Women Honor
In 2019, Mariah Carey was honored by Variety's Power of Women for her work with The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah.
2019: Extension of The Butterfly Returns Residency
In 2019, Mariah Carey's The Butterfly Returns residency was extended into 2019 and 2020.
2019: End of All I Want for Christmas Is You Residency
In 2019, Mariah Carey's residency show All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity ended at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
January 2020: Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
In January 2020, it was announced that Mariah Carey would be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
July 17, 2020: Release of The Live Debut – 1990 EP
On July 17, 2020, Mariah Carey released the live EP The Live Debut – 1990 as part of her #MC30 promotional campaign.
October 2, 2020: Release of The Rarities Album
On October 2, 2020, Mariah Carey released a compilation album titled The Rarities, which includes rare and unreleased songs that Carey recorded at various stages of her career.
December 4, 2020: Premiere of Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special and Release of Oh Santa! Remix
On December 4, 2020, Mariah Carey's 2020 Christmas special, Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, premiered on Apple TV+ along with a soundtrack. A new version of Carey's 2010 song "Oh Santa!", featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, was released as a single the same day.
December 2020: Launch of Mariah's Cookies
In December 2020, Mariah Carey launched a partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts and restaurateur Robert Earl for a biscuit line titled Mariah's Cookies.
2020: Billboard Ranks Carey on Music Video Artists List
In 2020, Billboard ranked Mariah Carey 73rd on its list of "The 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time", stating that "over three decades, [Carey] has gone from breezy girl next door... to secret agent, runaway bride and even her own stalker in a collection of music videos that play like mini-dramas".
2020: Released Memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey
In 2020, Mariah Carey released her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.
2020: Extension of The Butterfly Returns Residency
In 2020, Mariah Carey's The Butterfly Returns residency was extended into 2019 and 2020.
2020: Release of Memoir Revealing Chick Album
Mariah Carey's 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, revealed her involvement with the alternative rock album Someone's Ugly Daughter by the band Chick, on which she contributed writing, production, vocals and art direction during the recording of Daydream.
2020: "Save the Day" Release
The song "Save the Day", that Mariah Carey wrote for her fourteenth studio album and commited royalties to charities in 2011, remained unreleased until 2020.
July 2021: Featured on "Somewhat Loved"
In July 2021, Mariah Carey was featured on the track "Somewhat Loved" from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' debut studio album Jam & Lewis: Volume One.
November 5, 2021: Released "Fall in Love at Christmas"
On November 5, 2021, Mariah Carey released "Fall in Love at Christmas", featuring Khalid and Kirk Franklin, for her second Christmas special, Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues.
2021: Launch of Black Irish Alcohol Line
In 2021, Mariah Carey announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage. That same year, Carey also partnered with McDonald's, promoting an entirely new limited time menu.
2021: Honored with Innovator Award
In 2021, Mariah Carey was honoured at the African American Film Critics Association with a Special Achievement Innovator Award for her "visual storytelling in her music videos and specials".
March 2022: Featured on "Big Energy" Remix
In March 2022, Mariah Carey was featured alongside DJ Khaled on the remix of Latto's single "Big Energy", which interpolates Carey's 1995 single "Fantasy".
September 16, 2022: Released Expanded Version of Butterfly
On September 16, 2022, an expanded version of Butterfly was released for the 25th anniversary of the album.
December 2022: Performed Shows in Toronto and New York City
In December 2022, Mariah Carey performed two pairs of shows at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and Madison Square Garden in New York City.
2022: MasterClass "Mariah Carey Teaches the Voice as an Instrument"
In 2022, Mariah Carey recorded nine video lessons for MasterClass titled "Mariah Carey Teaches the Voice as an Instrument", for which she re-recorded "The Roof (Back in Time)" alongside Brandy.
February 2023: "It's a Wrap" Revival and EP Release
In February 2023, the 2009 track "It's a Wrap" experienced a revival on TikTok, prompting Mariah Carey to release an EP for the song, which included a new sped-up version.
September 8, 2023: Released Deluxe Version of Music Box
On September 8, 2023, Mariah Carey released a deluxe version of Music Box in celebration of the album's thirtieth anniversary.
December 17, 2023: End of Merry Christmas One and All! Tour
Mariah Carey's 16-date concert tour, Merry Christmas One and All!, which ran from November 15 to December 17, 2023, in the United States, concluded. The tour grossed approximately $30 million and sold more than 200,000 tickets.
December 26, 2023: Parting Ways with Bryan Tanaka
On December 26, 2023, Bryan Tanaka confirmed that he and Mariah Carey had parted ways after seven years of dating.
2023: Recipient of BRIT Billion Award
In 2023, Mariah Carey became one of the first 13 recipients of the BRIT Billion Award, for surpassing the milestone of one billion streams in the United Kingdom.
2023: Ranked Fifth Greatest Singer of All Time
In 2023, Mariah Carey was ranked as the fifth greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone.
February 16, 2024: Featured on "Yes, And?" Remix
On February 16, 2024, Mariah Carey featured on the remix of Ariana Grande's single "Yes, And?".
November 6, 2024: Began Mariah Carey's Christmas Time Tour
On November 6, 2024, Mariah Carey embarked on Mariah Carey's Christmas Time tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Merry Christmas, concluding after 18 shows on December 17. A thirtieth anniversary edition of Merry Christmas was also released.
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