Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is a Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and a New York Times #1 bestselling author. Known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register, she is referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" and the "Queen of Christmas". Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her eponymous debut album. She was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions". Carey's debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she married three years later.