History of Mariah Carey in Timeline
Mariah Carey is a highly influential American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, often referred to as the "Songbird Supreme." Celebrated for her impressive five-octave vocal range, melismatic style, and distinctive use of the whistle register, she has achieved widespread recognition and acclaim. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked her as the fifth greatest singer of all time, solidifying her status as a significant figure in the music industry.
1951: Inspiration for Mariah's Name
In 1951, the Broadway musical Paint Your Wagon featured the song "They Call the Wind Maria", which inspired Mariah Carey's name.
March 27, 1969: Mariah Carey's Birth
On March 27, 1969, Mariah Carey was born. She later became a singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress known for her vocal range and influence in music.
1970: Original Release of I'll Be There
In 1970, The Jackson 5 released the song "I'll Be There", which Mariah Carey later covered for her MTV Unplugged performance.
1983: Setting of Glitter Film
In 1983, The setting of Mariah Carey's musical departure Glitter, recreating a 1980s post-disco era to accompany the film.
1987: High School Graduation
In 1987, Mariah Carey graduated from Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York, marking the end of her secondary education.
December 1988: Demo Tape to Tommy Mottola
In December 1988, Mariah Carey gave her demo tape to Tommy Mottola, the head of Columbia Records, which led to her being signed to the label.
June 5, 1990: First Public Appearance at the NBA Finals
On June 5, 1990, Mariah Carey made her first public appearance at the 1990 NBA Finals, singing "America the Beautiful."
1990: Debut Album Release and Rise to Fame
In 1990, Mariah Carey rose to fame with her self-titled debut album, marking the beginning of her successful music career.
1990: Mariah Carey Encourages Fans to Demand Justice Following George Floyd Murder
In response to the murder of George Floyd, Mariah Carey in 1990 took to social media and sang a snippet of her 1990 song "There's Got to Be a Way" while encouraging fans to demand justice.
1990: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Mariah Carey celebrated the 30th anniversary of her debut album throughout 2020, with the first release being The Live Debut - 1990.
1990: "Vision of Love" set high bar for melisma
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: Co-writing and Recording Emotions
In 1991, Mariah Carey co-wrote, co-produced, and recorded her second studio album, Emotions, as a homage to Motown soul music.
1991: Best-Selling Album in the United States
In 1991, Mariah Carey's debut album was the best-selling album in the United States, solidifying her success.
March 16, 1992: MTV Unplugged Performance
On March 16, 1992, Mariah Carey performed and recorded an intimate seven-song show for MTV Unplugged at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York.
June 5, 1993: Marriage to Tommy Mottola
On June 5, 1993, Mariah Carey married Tommy Mottola.
August 31, 1993: Release of Music Box
On August 31, 1993, Mariah Carey released the album Music Box, which was marketed as adult contemporary and pop-friendly.
1993: Release of Music Box
In 1993, Mariah Carey achieved international success with the release of her best-selling album, Music Box.
November 1, 1994: Release of Merry Christmas
On November 1, 1994, Mariah Carey released Merry Christmas, which became the best-selling Christmas album.
1994: Live Performances from the St. John the Divine Church
In 1994, Mariah Carey had live performances from the St. John the Divine Church, which were included in the 25th-anniversary re-release of Merry Christmas in 2019.
1994: Release of Merry Christmas and Co-founding Camp Mariah
In 1994, Mariah Carey released Merry Christmas, which became the best-selling holiday album. Also in 1994, Carey co-founded Camp Mariah with the Fresh Air Fund, contributing to charitable causes.
1995: Release of Daydream
In 1995, Mariah Carey continued her international success with the release of the album Daydream.
December 1996: Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola Separate
In December 1996, Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola separated.
1996: Push novel published
In 1996, Sapphire's novel Push was published, which was later adapted into the movie Precious where Mariah Carey appeared.
1996: Best Selling Album
In 1996, 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.
1996: Daydream World Tour and Top-Earning Female Musician
In early 1996, Mariah Carey embarked on her first international concert series, the Daydream World Tour. Forbes named Carey the top-earning female musician of 1996, with an estimated $32 million earnings.
May 30, 1997: Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola Publicly Announce 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 that introduced a more subdued vocal style and explored mature lyrical themes, marking a shift towards hip hop and R&B influences.
1997: Release of Butterfly and New Image
In 1997, Mariah Carey adopted a new image with hip hop-inflected sounds, following the release of Butterfly.
1997: Mariah Carey Starts Relationship with Derek Jeter
In 1997, Mariah Carey was in a relationship with baseball player Derek Jeter.
1997: Men in Black song project
In 1997, Mariah Carey wrote songs for other projects, such as Men in Black.
1997: Success of Butterfly album
In 1997, The Emancipation of Mimi became Mariah Carey's first number-one album since Butterfly.
1997: End of Songwriting Partnership with Afanasieff
Mariah Carey's songwriting partnership with Walter Afanasieff ended with 1997's Butterfly album.
March 4, 1998: Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola Divorce
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 alongside Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Gloria Estefan, and Carole King.
1998: Collaboration on "The Roof (Back in Time)"
In 1998, Mariah Carey collaborated with Mobb Deep on the single "The Roof (Back in Time)", showcasing her appreciation for rappers and hip hop music.
1998: Mariah Carey Performs on VH1's Divas Live
In 1998, Mariah Carey performed on VH1's Divas Live special, supporting the Save the Music Foundation.
1998: Mariah Carey Starts Relationship with Luis Miguel
In 1998, Mariah Carey was in a relationship with singer Luis Miguel.
November 2, 1999: Rainbow Album Release
On November 2, 1999, Mariah Carey's album "Rainbow" was released, achieving the highest first-week sales of her career at that time, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200.
1999: Mariah Carey Receives Congressional Award
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: Former Home of Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola Burns Down
In 1999, the former home of Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola, which they sold after their divorce, burned down.
2000: How the Grinch Stole Christmas song project
In 2000, Mariah Carey wrote songs for other projects, such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
2000: Mariah Carey Participates in Divas 2000 Special
Mariah Carey participated in the Divas 2000 special.
April 2001: Signs with Virgin Records
In April 2001, Mariah Carey signed an $80 million five-album recording contract with Virgin Records (EMI Records).
July 2001: Public Breakdown and Hospitalization
In July 2001, Mariah Carey suffered a physical and emotional breakdown, exhibiting erratic behavior and posting disturbing messages, leading to hospitalization on July 26 due to exhaustion.
2001: Mariah Carey's Relationship with Luis Miguel Ends
In 2001, Mariah Carey ended her relationship with singer Luis Miguel.
2001: Glitter Film Failure
In 2001, Mariah Carey experienced a career decline following the failure of her film, Glitter.
2001: Mental Breakdown and Media Coverage
In 2001, Mariah Carey experienced a mental breakdown, which received widespread media coverage.
2001: Mariah Carey Diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder
In 2001, Mariah Carey was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder but initially kept the diagnosis private.
2001: All That Glitters Film Project Postponed
In 2001, after the film project All That Glitters fell into developmental issues, Mariah Carey postponed the project and began writing material for a new album.
December 2002: Charmbracelet Album Release
In December 2002, Mariah Carey released her ninth studio album, Charmbracelet.
2002: Ashanti Chart Topping
In 2002, Ashanti had topped the chart while being a featured singer on the number two single, preceding Mariah Carey's achievement
2002: Cast in Wisegirls
In 2002, Mariah Carey was cast in the independent film WiseGirls alongside Mira Sorvino and Melora Walters.
September 25, 2005: Occupies Top Two Spots on Hot 100
During the week of September 25, 2005, Mariah Carey became the first woman to occupy the first two spots atop the Hot 100, with "We Belong Together" at number one and "Shake It Off" at number two.
2005: Mariah Carey Performs 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: Release of The Emancipation of Mimi
In 2005, Mariah Carey released "The Emancipation of Mimi", which topped the charts in the United States, marking her fifth number-one album and receiving warm critical acclaim.
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.
November 2006: Mariah Carey Awarded Wish Idol by Make-A-Wish Foundation
In November 2006, Mariah Carey was awarded the Wish Idol by the Make-A-Wish Foundation for her generosity and wish-granting achievements.
2006: Mariah Carey Participates in Brand Endorsements
In 2006, Mariah Carey began participating in brand endorsements for Intel Centrino personal computers and launched Glamorized, a jewelry and accessories line for teenagers, in American Claire's and Icing stores.
2006: Mariah Carey Discusses Spiritual Rebirth
In 2006, Mariah Carey stated that she believed she had been born again, emphasizing changes in her priorities and her relationship with God.
2006: Grammy Nominations
In 2006, Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi received eight Grammy Award nominations for the original release.
2007: "Touch My Body" Reaches Number One
In 2007, "Touch My Body", the lead single from E=MC², reached the top position on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Carey's eighteenth number one single.
2007: Mariah Carey Launches "M" Fragrance
In 2007, Mariah Carey released her own fragrance, "M", after signing a licensing deal with Elizabeth Arden.
2007: Grammy Awards
In 2007, The Emancipation of Mimi Ultra Platinum Edition received two Grammy Award nominations
2007: Image Transformation Noted
In 2007, author Saul Austerlitz noted that Mariah Carey had been "marketed as a whitebread pop princess" in her earlier music videos, and her image transformed into an "R&B diva".
April 2008: Mariah Carey Begins Dating Nick Cannon
In April 2008, Mariah Carey began dating Nick Cannon while filming the music video for her song "Bye Bye".
April 30, 2008: Mariah Carey Marries Nick Cannon
On April 30, 2008, Mariah Carey married Nick Cannon in the Bahamas, after they had been dating while filming the music video for "Bye Bye".
August 2008: Mariah Carey Records 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: Cancellation of Tour Due to Miscarriage
In early December 2008, Mariah Carey's tour in support of E=MC² was cancelled, later revealed to be due to her pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage.
2008: Mariah Carey Releases Luscious Pink Fragrance
In 2008, Mariah Carey continued her collaboration with Elizabeth Arden, releasing the fragrance Luscious Pink.
2008: Mariah Carey Performs for Gaddafi Family
In 2008, Mariah Carey performed in a New Year's Eve concert for the family of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, later expressing regret.
2008: Starring in Tennessee
In 2008, Mariah Carey starred in the film Tennessee, expanding her career into acting.
2008: Mariah Carey Named Hunger Ambassador
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 president.
July 7, 2009: Michael Jackson Memorial Performance
On July 7, 2009, Mariah Carey, alongside Trey Lorenz, performed "I'll Be There" at the memorial service for Michael Jackson.
September 25, 2009: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel Album Release
On September 25, 2009, Mariah Carey's twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, was released, receiving mixed reviews and debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.
2009: Appearance in Precious
In 2009, Mariah Carey appeared as a social worker in Precious, the movie adaptation of the novel Push by Sapphire.
2009: Mariah Carey Releases Forever Fragrance
In 2009, Mariah Carey continued her fragrance line with Elizabeth Arden, releasing the fragrance Forever.
December 31, 2009: Angels Advocate Tour Begins
On December 31, 2009, Mariah Carey started her seventh concert tour, Angels Advocate Tour, performing in the United States and Canada.
January 2010: Breakthrough Actress Performance Award
In January 2010, Mariah Carey won the Breakthrough Actress Performance Award for her role in Precious at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
February 2010: Mariah Carey's "100%" Used as Theme Song for Winter Olympics
In February 2010, Mariah Carey's song "100%" was used as a theme song for the 2010 Winter Olympics, with all proceeds going to Team USA.
March 30, 2010: Angels Advocate Remix Album Cancelled
On March 30, 2010, the planned remix album of Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, titled Angels Advocate, was slated for release but was eventually cancelled.
September 26, 2010: Angels Advocate Tour Ends
On September 26, 2010, Mariah Carey's Angels Advocate Tour concluded after visiting the United States and Canada.
November 2, 2010: Merry Christmas II You Album Release
On November 2, 2010, Mariah Carey's second Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, was released, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200.
November 29, 2010: Mariah Carey Debuts Collection on HSN
On November 29, 2010, Mariah Carey debuted a collection on HSN, which included jewelry, shoes, and fragrances.
2010: Original Release of "Oh Santa!"
In 2010, Mariah Carey originally released the song "Oh Santa!", which was revisited in 2020 with Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson.
2010: Melisma Overtook Pop
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 because of Mariah Carey."
February 2011: Duet Recordings with Tony Bennett and Justin Bieber
In February 2011, Mariah Carey recorded a duet with Tony Bennett for his Duets II album and re-recorded "All I Want for Christmas Is You" with Justin Bieber.
March 2011: Mariah Carey to Donate Royalties from "Save the Day"
In March 2011, Mariah Carey's representative announced that royalties for the song "Save the Day" would be donated to charities that create awareness for human rights.
April 30, 2011: Mariah Carey Gives Birth to Twins
On April 30, 2011, Mariah Carey gave birth to her fraternal twins, Moroccan and Monroe, via caesarean section.
November 2011: Mariah Carey Becomes Brand Ambassador for Jenny Craig, Inc.
In November 2011, Mariah Carey was announced as "brand ambassador" for Jenny Craig, Inc., participating in a new company initiative including public service announcements and community programs.
March 1, 2012: Performance at Gotham Hall
On March 1, 2012, Mariah Carey performed at New York City's Gotham Hall, marking her first performance since her pregnancy.
February 2013: 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"
On May 6, 2013, Mariah Carey released the lead single "Beautiful", featuring Miguel, which peaked at number 15 on the Hot 100.
May 15, 2013: American Idol Performance Taping
On May 15, 2013, Mariah Carey taped a performance of "Beautiful" along with a medley of her greatest hits for the American Idol season finale.
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: Mariah Carey Criticized for Angola Concert
In 2013, Mariah Carey faced criticism from human rights activists for performing in a concert for Angola's leadership.
2013: Starring in The Butler and Judging on American Idol
In 2013, Mariah Carey starred in the film The Butler and also served as a judge on American Idol.
May 27, 2014: Release of 'Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse'
On May 27, 2014, Mariah Carey's album, Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse, was released after multiple delays.
August 2014: Nick Cannon Confirms Separation from Mariah Carey
In August 2014, Nick Cannon confirmed that he and Mariah Carey had separated.
October 2014: Announcement of Christmas Residency Show
In October 2014, Mariah Carey announced an annual residency show All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity.
December 12, 2014: Nick Cannon Files for Divorce from Mariah Carey
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 "All I Want For Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity" residency began at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
2014: Concert Reviewed
In a review of Mariah Carey's 2014 concert, Michael Lallo noted her characteristic stage presence, including hair stroking and expressive hand gestures.
January 30, 2015: Signing with Epic Records and Las Vegas Residency Announcement
On January 30, 2015, Mariah Carey reunited with L.A. Reid and signed with Epic Records and announced her new #1 to Infinity residency in Las Vegas.
December 2015: Announcement of The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour
In December 2015, Mariah Carey announced The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour, marking her first major tour of mainland Europe in 13 years.
2015: Mariah Carey Begins Dating James Packer
In 2015, Mariah Carey began dating Australian billionaire James Packer.
2015: Starring in A Christmas Melody
In 2015, Mariah Carey starred in A Christmas Melody, adding to her filmography.
2015: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mariah Carey was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015, recognizing her contributions to the music industry.
January 21, 2016: Mariah Carey Announces Engagement to James Packer
On January 21, 2016, Mariah Carey announced her engagement to Australian billionaire 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.
March 2016: Start of The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour
In March 2016, Mariah Carey's The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour began, marking her first major tour of mainland Europe in 13 years.
October 2016: Mariah Carey and James Packer Call Off Engagement
In October 2016, Mariah Carey and James Packer called off their engagement, and she began dating American choreographer Bryan Tanaka.
December 4, 2016: Premiere of Mariah's World
On December 4, 2016, Mariah's World, a docu-series for the E! network, premiered.
December 5, 2016: Participation in VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night
On December 5, 2016, Mariah Carey participated in the VH1 Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night benefit concert.
2016: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's Divorce Finalized
In 2016, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's divorce was finalized.
2016: Mariah Carey Participates in Divas Holiday Edition
Mariah Carey participated in the Divas 2016 holiday edition.
December 31, 2016: New Year's Rockin' Eve Performance Mishap
On December 31, 2016, Mariah Carey's performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square was marred by technical difficulties.
February 3, 2017: Release of "I Don't"
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 comedy 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" Sales 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, and voiced a hen named Rebecca in the film.
November 14, 2017: Release of Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You Animated Film
On November 14, 2017, Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You, an animated Christmas film, was released direct-to-video.
2017: Starring in The Lego Batman Movie
In 2017, Mariah Carey appeared in The Lego Batman Movie.
December 31, 2017: Return to 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.
April 2018: Mariah Carey Opens Up About Bipolar II Disorder
In April 2018, Mariah Carey opened up about taking therapy sessions and medication for her struggle with bipolar II disorder, after being diagnosed in 2001.
July 2018: The Butterfly Returns Residency Begins
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, alongside the release of a new song titled "GTFO".
September 21, 2018: Performance at iHeartRadio Music Festival
On September 21, 2018, Mariah Carey headlined the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival, where she performed "GTFO".
November 16, 2018: Release of Caution Album
On November 16, 2018, Mariah Carey's album, Caution, was released and received universal acclaim from critics.
December 2018: Caution Featured on Year-End Lists
By December 2018, Mariah Carey's album Caution had been featured on numerous year-end lists by music critics and publications.
2018: Mariah Carey Features in Hostelworld Advertisement
In 2018, Mariah Carey appeared in an advertisement for Hostelworld with the tagline "Even Divas are Believers".
February 2019: Commencement of the Caution World Tour
In February 2019, Mariah Carey commenced the Caution World Tour in support of her album.
August 25, 2019: Mariah Carey Signs Deal with Walkers Crisps
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"
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 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! Documentary
On December 5, 2019, it was announced that a mini-documentary titled Mariah Carey Is Christmas!, charting the creation of "All I Want for Christmas Is You", would be broadcast on Amazon Music.
2019: Received Billboard Icon Award
In 2019, Mariah Carey received a Billboard Icon Award, celebrating her significant impact and lasting legacy in music.
2019: Mariah Carey Honored for Work with Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah
In 2019, Mariah Carey was honored by Variety's Power of Women for her work with The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah. By 2019, the executive director of The Fresh Air Fund reported that kids who attended Camp Mariah had higher graduation rates.
2019: "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Residency Ends
In 2019, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity" residency at the Beacon Theatre in New York City came to an end.
2019: Butterfly Returns Residency Extends into 2019
Mariah Carey's Las Vegas residency, The Butterfly Returns, which started in July 2018, had dates extending into 2019.
January 2020: Induction into 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
On July 17, 2020, Mariah Carey celebrated the 30th anniversary of her debut album with the release of the live EP The Live Debut – 1990.
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.
December 2020: Mariah Carey Launches Mariah's Cookies
In December 2020, Mariah Carey launched a partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts and Robert Earl for a biscuit line titled Mariah's Cookies.
2020: "Save the Day" Finally Released
"Save the Day" written for her fourteenth studio album, was finally released in 2020.
2020: Ranked on Billboard's Greatest Music Video Artists
In 2020, Billboard ranked Mariah Carey 73rd on its list of "The 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time", highlighting her evolution in music videos over three decades.
2020: Release of Memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey
In 2020, Mariah Carey released her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, offering insights into her life and career.
2020: Butterfly Returns Residency Extends into 2020
Mariah Carey's Las Vegas residency, The Butterfly Returns, which started in July 2018, had dates extending into 2020.
2020: Release of The Meaning of Mariah Carey Reveals Chick Album Contributions
With the 2020 release of her memoir "The Meaning of Mariah Carey", Mariah Carey revealed that she wrote, produced, provided vocals, and did art direction for Chick's album "Someone's Ugly Daughter" during the recording of Daydream.
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", a single featuring Khalid and Kirk Franklin, and performed it on her Christmas special.
2021: Mariah Carey Launches Black Irish and Partners with McDonald's
In 2021, Mariah Carey announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, and also partnered with McDonald's for a limited-time menu.
2021: Honored for Visual Storytelling
In 2021, Mariah Carey was honored 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 Remix of "Big Energy"
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, Mariah Carey released an expanded version of her album Butterfly for its 25th anniversary.
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: Mariah Carey Teaches MasterClass and Re-records "The Roof"
In 2022, Mariah Carey recorded nine video lessons for MasterClass titled "Mariah Carey Teaches the Voice as an Instrument", and re-recorded "The Roof (Back in Time)" with 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 her album 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!, concluded on December 17, 2023, in the United States, grossing approximately $30 million.
December 26, 2023: Bryan Tanaka Confirms Split from Mariah Carey
On December 26, 2023, Bryan Tanaka confirmed that he and Mariah Carey had parted ways after seven years of dating.
2023: Received BRIT Billion Award
In 2023, Mariah Carey became one of the first recipients of the BRIT Billion Award, for surpassing one billion streams in the United Kingdom.
2023: Ranked as Fifth Greatest Singer by Rolling Stone
In 2023, Mariah Carey was ranked as the fifth greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone, recognizing her significant influence and vocal talent.
February 16, 2024: Featured on Remix of "Yes, And?"
On February 16, 2024, Mariah Carey was featured on the remix of Ariana Grande's single "Yes, And?", which was included in the "slightly deluxe" edition of Grande's seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine.
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.
