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The American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey (b. 1969) has had a cultural impact through her music, visuals, performances, and image. She is regarded as an influential figure in popular music and is known for her five-octave vocal range

Influence on other artists
American singer Ariana Grande cited Carey has her major influence. She remarked "I love Mariah Carey. She is literally my favorite human being on the planet. ... As far as vocal influences go, ... Mariah pretty much cover it."

Filipino singers Regine Velasquez, Kyla, Rachelle Ann Go, and Morissette were also influenced by Carey in their careers; Velasquez admires Carey's songwriting while