Even though Mariah Carey is one of the most well-known singers of the century, she actually started her career with debilitating stage fright. She actually did not go on tour at all for the first few years of her successful career, and her fans were a bit critical of this choice. Eventually, she did step into the spotlight, and she has been a great performer ever since.
Mariah Carey is not one to hold back on stage. With a voice as powerful and well-known as hers, she has to bring it every time she steps onto the stage. Keep scrolling for some highlights of some times that she has shown the world that her voice is otherworldly.
8 The 34th Annual Grammy Awards - 1992
At this star-studded award ceremony, Mariah Carey showed the world the power of her voice through her performance of her song"If It's Over". She lit up the stage, despite her stage fright. This was only the beginning of a long journey for Carey because she felt like she had a lot to prove.
7 MTV Unplugged - 1992
In the early nineties, there was a lot of talk about how Mariah Carey had not gone on tour despite her rising fame. She appeared on MTV Unplugged to promote her album Emotions and show the critics that her powerful voice was real. She used her appearance on MTV Unplugged to finally show the world that her voice was not studio-made.
6 The Mariah Carey Homecoming Special - 1999
It is obvious that Mariah Carey would come prepared to stun the world at her own homecoming special. She performed a variety of songs including "Dreamlover", "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)", "Vision of Love", "Hero", and many more. This event was a true showcase of Mariah Carey's vocal talents, and it is one her fans will never forget.
5 NFL Thanksgiving Day - 2005
Mariah Carey does not hesitate when it comes to giving a good performance. She performed the halftime show at the game that was between the Lions and the Falcons. She performed songs like "Shake It Off" and "Don't Forget About Us", and she totally rocked it. Her voice rang clear and true, just like it always does.
4 Good Morning America - 2013
With a reputation and talent like Mariah Carey, it is not a surprise that she had many opportunities to perform to a national audience. It was also no surprise that many people tuned in to hear her perform the songs "#Beautiful", "Always Be My Baby", and "We Belong Together". This performance was a great example of how Mariah Carey's voice simply cannot be compared.
3 Billboard Music Awards - 2015
This awards ceremony was located in Paradise and was the event to attend. Mariah Carey's performance here was legendary and stunning. She performed the songs "Vision of Love" and "Infinity". This performance really showed off the magnitude of her vocal range, and everyone in the audience was in disbelief. It was definitely a performance where Mariah Carey made her mark.
2 Dubai 1 Year To Go Expo - 2019
Located in the luxurious city of Dubai and broadcast on Dubai TV, Mariah Carey's performance here really showed the universality of her singing voice. She sang the song "A No No" and really flexed her vocal muscles. Her vocal range stunned the crowd again at this performance, but they should not have been surprised because Carey has shown time and time again that her voice is incredible.
1 Live At Home Tribute - 2020
Despite being in a worldwide pandemic, Mariah Carey wanted to find a way to spread joy using her beautiful singing voice. She performed the song "Hero" and it touched the hearts of many. It was great to see her still performing despite the state of the world as a way to support her fans and for her fans to support her.
