Mariah Carey

Singer Mariah Carey was born March 27, 1970, in Huntington, Long Island, New York, to male monarch Roy Carey, a Venezuelan aeronautic engineer; and Patricia Carey, a voice coach and opera singer. Has 2 older siblings: a brother, Morgan, and a sister, Alison. Carey is known as one of the highest "pop divas" of the Nineties, having oversubscribed quite eighty million albums worldwide. Her voice spans more than 5 octaves and she or he writes most of her own music.

Carey's parents divorced when she was three years old. She shocked her mother by imitating her classical music singing as early as age 2, and was given singing lessons beginning at age four. when graduating in 1987 from Harborfields highschool in Greenlawn, New York, Carey moved  to Manhattan wherever she worked as a waiter, coat hatcheck girl, and studied cosmetology whereas writing songs and actively following a music career at midnight.

When she was 18 years old, Carey and her friend, singer Brenda K. Starr, visited a celebration hosted by CBS Records. Starr convinced Carey to bring on one amongst her demo tapes. She supposed to give the tape to Columbia's Krauthead polyglot, however Tommy Mottola, the president of Columbia Records (later Sony), intercepted it before she may hand it to polyglot. when taking note of the tape on the method home from the party, Mottola signed Carey directly and set her to figure on her 1st album, Mariah Carey (1990) including four No. one singles: "Vision of affection," "Love Takes Time," "Some Day," and "I do not Wanna Cry." Her second album Emotions was free in 1992; the title track became her fifth No. 1 single, and enclosed hits "Can't Let Go" and "Make it Happen."

In March 1992, Carey appeared on MTV's Unplugged. This performance was free as an album and a home video, leading to another No. 1 single (a cover of The Jacksons' "I'll Be There"). Her next album musical instrument (1993) crop a little on the lavish studio production techniques detected in her previous albums, and enclosed the No. 1 singles, "Dreamlover" and "Hero." Her November 1994 unharness Merry Christmas combined ancient Christian hymns with new songs. In 1995 she free Daydream; the primary single "Fantasy" debuted at No. 1. It additionally enclosed collaborations with R&B and hip-hop artists, like Wu-Tang kindred and Boyz II Men ("One Sweet Day").

Her 1997 album, Butterfly, enclosed eleven compositions written by Carey, and incontestable  her continued  interest in hip-hop and R&B, together with the Sean "Puffy" Combs-produced "Honey," her twelfth No. 1 hit. Carey's 1998 album, #1's, featured her thirteen previous chart-topping singles in addition because the Academy Award-nominated "The patrician of Egypt (When You Believe)," a duet with fellow pop opera star Whitney Houston.

In Gregorian calendar month 1993, Carey married Mottola during a spectacular ceremony at Manhattan's St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The couple unmarried  in 1998. Carey then dated Latin singer Luis Miguel for 3 years, however their relationship reportedly resulted in the summer of 2001. She married rapper/actor Nick Cannon on Gregorian calendar month thirty, 2008, during a secret ceremony within the state. The couple had been geological dating for fewer than 2 months, their romance having blossomed when he appeared in her music video for "Bye Bye." In 2011, Carey and Cannon welcome twins Moroccan and Monroe. when six years of wedding, in August 2014, the couple declared their separation. it absolutely was additionally rumored that a confidentiality agreement was issued that bars discussing the small print of their split in public.

In July 2001, Carey was admitted into a New York-area hospital and put out psychiatrical care when suffering what her publicists referred to as a "physical and emotional collapse." Carey had been getting ready to market her approaching motion picture debut, Glitter, and its concomitant sound recording album, however off all public appearances. the discharge of Glitter was later on pushed back from late August to late September 2001. Carey was free from the hospital when fortnight.

In Gregorian calendar month 2002, Carey and EMI (the company owner of Virgin Records, with whom Carey had signed a rumored $80 million go for Gregorian calendar month 2001) cut off their relationship. tho' the film and sound recording for Glitter did not generate the required box workplace and sales totals, Carey reportedly walked far from Virgin with nearly $50 million as a part of her understanding. In might 2002, she signed a take care of Universal Music Group's Island/Def Jam Records. In Dec 2002, Carey staged a comeback together with her eighth album, Charmbracelet, that debuted in third place on the charts. The record's concomitant tour, her 1st in additional than 3 years, launched in Gregorian calendar month 2003.

In 2012, Carey was chosen as a new choose for season 12 of the popular FOX television show American Idol, taking a seat aboard sexy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban.

Carey has oversubscribed around one hundred sixty million albums worldwide. She is that the third popular feminine creative person of all time, per the Recording business Association of America.Carey passed Elvis Presley to become second solely to the Beatles for the foremost No. one hit singles within the US.

Outside of her music career, Carey is active in fundraising for The contemporary Air Fund, associate degree freelance noncommercial agency that has provided free summer vacations to quite one.6 million underprivileged big apple town youngsters since 1877.

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Sarah Geronimo

Philippine Pop Star Sarah Asher Geronimo famously known as Sarah Geronimo was conceived on July 25, 1988 in Sta. Cruz Manila.  She is an artist, host, model, dancer, and actress from the Philippines. She had her first music lessons from her father Delfin who honed her consistently to create her ability in singing. At two years old she first sang in front of an audience at a shopping center show singing together with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso to the tune “Pasko Na Naman”.

Her mother Divina would typically go hand in hand with her to a few trials for distinctive TV programs. When she was four years of age Sarah got to be some piece of the show “Pen-pen de Sarapen until she turned 6 and with Ang TV when she was seven years old. In the middle of these shows Sarah would additionally be performing in shopping centers and in some inn lounges. She was likewise decided to perform amid the Papal visit of Pope John Paul II in 1995.

It was in the singing challenge “Star for a Night” facilitated by Regine Velasquez where Sarah picked up her fame. On March 1, 2003 at fourteen years old she was the amazing prize champ of the said show. She won a sum of P1,000,000 and a managerial contract under Viva Artist Agency. After her achievement in that singing challenge a ton of tasks emulated. She had made various collections, had made numerous shows, played and featured in cleanser musical dramas and a pillar in ASAP, heading parts in films and turned into an endorser for both print and TV. Sarah in her own particular way turned into a pop star. In the year 2005, she had her first significant solo show.

In 2005 Sarah was the first Filipino craftsman to get a platinum honor for a DVD duplicate of her show entitled The Other Side and is the main craftsman to have a platinum record for four DVDs of her own show. Her fourth show was honored with triple platinum status in 2010. Her first featuring part for a film “A Very Special Love” discharged in 2008 was a film industry hit. She was hailed as the Box Office Queen in the year 2008. Because of the accomplishment of the motion picture a continuation instantly tailed “You Changed My Life”. Aside from being a performer and vocalist she additionally wandered into a few organizations like a magnificence parlor named after her and an evolved way of life being overseen by her mother Divina. In the not so distant future Sarah was assigned at the well-known and prestigious World Music Awards. A significant number of her fans see Sarah as a good example and this serves as her appeal on why a great deal of the organization gets her to embrace their item.

When not busy being a pop star, Sarah spends time with her family, they go to Sunday mass. Sarah enjoys reading J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, and plays video games.

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Adam Lambert

One thing is certain, there were a lot of talented artists this year, and however, Adam Lambert stood out the most.

Popular “POP” music is a genre that touches base to a huge audience. As there are many talented artists and bands that often identify with just one genre, the moment they reach a big audience, they are destined to be world-class superstars. Thus, Lambert for one is a reality.

Lambert was born in Indianapolis on January 29, 1982, to mother Leila, an interior designer; and father Ebder, a program manager for Novatel Wireless. At 19, he worked by performing on a cruise ship for ten months. His beginnings were ushered by taking chances and opportunities. However, his career boomed until he joined and won the American Idol 2009.

Lambert’s first studio album was released on November 23, 2009 entitled For your Entertainment. As of April 2012, the album had sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide which was certified gold in the US in June 2010.

Moreover, he appeared on the cover of Out magazine in their 2009 “Out 100″ issue, sparking controversy as Out’s publisher issued him an open letter questioning the “gayness” of his image. In April, he became one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People 2010.

Lambert’s own music has been influenced by numerous genres including classic rock, pop, and electronic music.

He is best known for his exaggerated performance style and thorough attention to detail in all aspects of his personal presentation. He draws upon extensive stage experience in the ease with which he can refine and define his image through fashion and other imagery, which are essential to how he chooses to inhabit his songs, rivet his audiences and showcase his individuality.

You cannot help, but love this man. One would have never seen an artist this year who can deliver such incredible vocals while engaging crowds making you relate what they are singing about. Lambert’s vocal ability has no limits and when he takes off, it’s as if the world is painted red. Lambert is clearly the best popular music singer the world has ever heard.

Faraz Nayyer

A versatile singer and composer with a very soothing voice texture, Mr. Faraz Nayyer, attracts youngsters and people of all ages through his rock, pop, semi classical, sufi, and qawwali music.

Born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Nayyer is very talented.  In his schooling days, he would always win all inter-school singing competitions. In fact, he won as champion in the RISING STAR in 2006 at Punjab Pakistan.

He began to embrace music when his brother, Sam Nayyer, joined him by playing the guitar. Both of them have been teaching music for more than five years in prominent schools like Bloomfield Hall School, Lacas and Lahore Grammar School.

On December 25, 2010, the first successful song sung was “Door Nazron Se of Faraz Nayyer” which was released in a telefilm named Piano Girl on Hum T.v Pakistan. Secondly, the song “AaPaasAaJaan-e-jana” was released on Valentine’s Day in 2011 in a telefilm Love You Qasam Se on Express Entertainment T.V Pakistan.

Faraz Nayyer made Pakistan proud when he was selected as one of the members of Team Pakistan in a singing talent show SUR KSHETRA which was aired in Dubai, India and Pakistan.

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Bamboo Mañalac

Filipino rock icon Bamboo Mañalac was born as Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac. He is a son of a political legend in Mindanao and comes from an influential Muslim family. He grew up with his mother staying mostly at their home in the northern part of the Philippines.

Born in San Francisco, California on January 19, 1978, Bamboo broke the silence of the Philippine music scene as he became the frontman of the band Rivermary which is composed of Perfecto de Castro on guitars, Mark Escueta on drums, Nathan Azarcon on bass guitar, and Rico Blanco on keyboards and backing vocals. The band was conceptualized by Lizza Nakpil and the award winning Philippine film director Chito Roño. Rivermaya started to hit charts with their self-composed songs “Ulan”, “214”, and “Awit ng Kabataan”. Despite the fame they are into, in 1998, after three successful albums and series of US and Canada concert tours, Bamboo decided to leave the band and stayed at United States to continue his studies.

After the departure of Bamboo, his Rivermaya bandmate Nathan Azarcon also decided to leave the group and joined the band Kapatid. While Bamboo was still in the US, he began to talk to Nathan about the possibility of forming a new band. With Bamboo, Nathan, Ira Cruz, and his friend, Vic Mercado as the members of the band, they debuted in late 2002. “Bamboo” which became the name of the band, was decided for its strength and durability and also to have Filipino feel in it.

Being one of the Philippines’ best music icons, Bamboo being on the band “Bamboo” got nominated and won different music awards. He won Vocalist of the Year at 13th NU Rock Awards (2004-2005) and SOP Pasiklaban (2006). Everyone thought Bamboo band will stand firm until the end but a shocking revelation from KC Montero in his Twitter account last January 10, 2011 leave the fans puzzled as he stated that the band decided to have it quits.

On January 11, 2011, just a day after the rumor of calling it quits, Bamboo published an official statement in the band’s official website. He said, “As a group we’ve come to a point where you have to trust your gut, your heart and your head and accept that all things change. The hardest part as always is to know when to pack it up and part ways. We’ve learned that this journey is not only about us but includes all who came along for the trip. Family, friends and of course our front row believers who were there for the best reason of all. To simply listen. So it didn’t come easy winding down to this decision. So here we go. IT’S OFFICIAL. THE BAND. IT’S OVER.”

Bamboo, after having failures as a member of a band, decided to have a solo career. He released his debut album “No Water, No Moon” consisting of 12 tracks with “Questions” as its career single. The album reached gold in February 2013 after selling more than 7,500 copies.

Projects come in hand as he was also casted on ASAP last February 2013 and confirmed as coach and judge in The Voice of the Philippines and The Voice Kids which is currently airing at ABS-CBN during weekends.

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Elvis Presley

Elvis, born as Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8, 1935. He began his singing career in 1954 in when he worked with Sam Phillips of Sun Records. His music, which was heavily influenced by and a combination of the pop and country music of his time, gospel music and all-night gospel sings from his church, even the black R&B from Beale street he lived in as a Memphis teenager, became an international sensation another couple of years later. He was the one who popularized the uptempo rockabilly, along with guitarist, Scotty Moore and Bassist Bill Black. Popularized highly also by his blatantly sexual gyrations got him the nickname “Elvis the Pelvis”. RCA Victor then bought his contract in 1955 from Sun Records in a deal by his more than 20-years manager, Colonel Tom Parker. In 1956, he released his first single “Heartbreak Hotel” which then became a number-one hit in the US.

He has the talent, the humor and good looks, and the right charismatic sensuality to jump from being a nobody to a loved household name all-over the world. He became one of the big faces of rock and roll and started appearing in television programs after performing more chart-topping records. Also since his music was a controversial mix of influences across social and color lines.

Globally, he has sold an estimated 600 million album units, been in 33 successful films, starting with “Love me Tender” in 1956 and has done many record-breaking tours and live concert performances. He has gotten 14 Grammy nominations, winning 3 of them, the Grammy lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Just in the United States alone, he was given gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards for his sales making him the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music.

Even though he had the patriotism to enlist in the military service for two years in 1958, he quickly picked up the pace and resumed recording for his most successful work, both with movies and music, even appearing in the first globally broadcasted concert via satellite, Aloha from Hawaii. Up till now, he is regarded as one of the most celebrated musicians and figures in the 20th century pop culture and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.

Elvis died in his Memphis home in Graceland on August 16, 1977 at age 42 due to deterioration of health.

Yuna

The first Malaysian to conquer the American market, Yunalis Mat Zara’ai, or commercially known as Yuna, has captured the ears of many Malaysians and people across the globe through her organic blend of contemporary pop, acoustic folk, and soulful R&B.

Born on November 14, 1986 in AlorSetar, Kedah, Malaysia, Yuna began composing her own songs when she was 14 years old. When she reached 19, she learned how to play guitar and also started to perform her composed songs.

Since 2006, she has been performing in several acoustic shows and events in various parts of Malaysia.

In 2012, the diva has shined. Her new single “Live your Life” debuted in iTunes which lifted her career up. The track was produced by a Grammy Award-winning producer Pharrell Williams. In addition, her self-titled album was also released in which it received accolades and positive response from various critics.

Yuna was also awarded by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri NajibRazak with a National Youth Icon Award, for her exceptional achievements in arts.

Since then, Yuna has become an international singing sensation. In fact, the Multiple Grammy-winning producer David Foster excitedly invited Yuna to become part of the Verve Music Group, in which Foster is the head of the creative operations.

Despite her successful musical career in America, Yuna has been very true to her Malaysian roots. Apparently, she has been enjoying the fun she had in her recordings in Malaysia as well as the amazing working atmosphere for musicians and artists in America. She has enjoyed both worlds.

“I don’t really like the idea of putting myself in any category now. But as a pop artist, I feel like it’s easy for me to maneuver from one thing to another and try different things.  To me, it’s all just music, and if you have good lyrics and good melodies and good production, people won’t care what you call it.  I think that people are looking for music that’s real and honest and that they can relate to emotionally.  I think we’ve created that with Nocturnal.  The whole project was a challenge for me, but I’m very happy with the way it turned out”, she concluded in her self-titled blog.

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Shania Twain

The Queen of Country Pop Shania Twain has won 5 Grammy Awards and 27 BMI Songwriter awards; a proof of her indelible mark in the music industry.

Twain was born Eilleen Regina Edwards in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on August 28, 1965, the second oldest of five siblings. Her humble beginnings draw an inspiration. Eilleen Twain had a hard childhood in Timmins. Her parents earned little and there was often a shortage of food in the household. Eilleen did not confide her situation to school authorities, fearing they might break up the family. In the remote, rugged community, she learned to hunt and to chop wood. Sharon and Jerry’s marriage was at times stormy, and from a young age, Eilleen witnessed violent fights between them. Sharon struggled with bouts of depression.

After graduating from Timmins High in June 1983, Twain was eager to expand her musical horizons. Her 1995 album The Woman in Me brought her fame, and her 1997 album Come On Over became the best-selling studio album of all time by a female act in any genre and the best-selling country album of all time, selling over 40 million copies worldwide. Her fourth and last studio album to date, Up!, was released in November 2002 and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

Twain’s mainstream pop acceptance was further helped by her appearance in the 1998 first edition of the VH1 Divas concert where she sang alongside Mariah Carey, Celine Dion,Gloria Estefan and Aretha Franklin, and also by VH1′s 1999 heavily aired Behind the Music, which concentrated on the tragic aspects of her early life as well as her physical attractiveness and Nashville’s early resistance to her bare-midriff music videos. After Divas, Shania Twain wrote and/or sang background vocals with her then husband Robert John “Mutt” Lange the songs, “If Walls Could Talk” and “Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word)” for Celine Dion.

On November 12, 2008 Twain made her first television appearance since her split from ex-husband Robert “Mutt” Lange, where she appeared as a surprise presenter at the 42nd CMA Awards.

In April 2010, started her own TV show, titled Why Not? with Shania Twain. The show debuted on May 8, 2011 on OWN.

The Calgary Stampede and Stampede Concerts Inc. are thrilled to kick off 2014 with the first announcement of the Virgin Mobile Stampede Concert Series. Performing her first show outside Las Vegas and the only Canadian show in 2014, Shania Twain will take the Scotiabank Saddledome stage Wednesday, July 9, 2014.

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