**Mariah Carey’s Journey to Stardom**.
Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1969, in Huntington, New York. Her musical journey began at a young age, as she sang in her church choir and wrote her first song at the age of 11. In 1988, after being discovered by Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, she released her self-titled debut album, which became a critical and commercial success, spawning four hit singles, including the chart-topping .
