Mariah Carey

Signed her first recording contract

Mariah Carey was 18 years old when she signed her first recording contract with Columbia Records. This pivotal moment launched her career and set the stage for her future success as a leading figure in the music industry.

Mariah Carey was 18 years old when she signed her first recording contract in 1988. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released her debut album

Mariah Carey was 20 years old when she released her self-titled debut album in 1990. The album featured the hit single "Vision of Love," which topped the charts and showcased her exceptional vocal talent.

Mariah Carey was 20 years old when she released her debut album in 1990. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released 'Vision of Love'

Mariah Carey was 20 years old when she released 'Vision of Love' in 1990. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Won her first Grammy Award

Mariah Carey was 23 years old when she won her first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best New Artist. This recognition marked a significant milestone in her career, affirming her status as a rising star in the music industry.

Mariah Carey was 23 years old when she won her first Grammy Award in 1993. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released 'Music Box' album

Mariah Carey was 23 years old when she released 'Music Box' album in 1993. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released the album 'Daydream'

Mariah Carey was 25 years old when she released the album 'Daydream' in 1995. The album included hit singles like "Fantasy" and "One Sweet Day," further establishing her as a dominant force in pop and R&B music.

Mariah Carey was 25 years old when she released the album 'Daydream' in 1995. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released 'Butterfly' album

Mariah Carey was 27 years old when she released 'Butterfly' album in 1997. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Became the best-selling female artist

Mariah Carey was 29 years old when she was recognized as the best-selling female artist of the 1990s by the Recording Industry Association of America. This achievement highlighted her immense popularity and influence during that decade.

Mariah Carey was 29 years old when she became the best-selling female artist in 1999. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released 'Heartbreaker'

Mariah Carey was 29 years old when she released 'Heartbreaker' in 1999. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released the album 'The Emancipation of Mimi'

Mariah Carey was 35 years old when she released 'The Emancipation of Mimi' in 2005. The album was a commercial success and included hit singles such as "We Belong Together," which became one of her signature songs.

Mariah Carey was 35 years old when she released the album 'The Emancipation of Mimi' in 2005. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Released 'We Belong Together'

Mariah Carey was 35 years old when she released 'We Belong Together' in 2005. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Mariah Carey was 40 years old when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mariah Carey was 40 years old when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Began Las Vegas residency

Mariah Carey was 45 years old when she began Las Vegas residency in 2015. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

'All I Want for Christmas Is You' reached #1

Mariah Carey was 49 years old when she 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' reached #1 in 2019. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.

Celebrated her 30th anniversary in music

Mariah Carey was 50 years old when she celebrated her 30th anniversary in the music industry in 2020. This milestone reflected her enduring popularity and influence over three decades.

Mariah Carey was 50 years old when she celebrated her 30th anniversary in music in 2020. Are you older than Mariah was? Enter your birth year to compare.