Mariah Carey Joins American Idol as Judge
Carey, who has more number one Billboard singles (18) than any solo artist in history, will join the veteran TV competition as a judge, Fox announced Monday.
The global pop artist has already appeared on the show as a guest mentor and performer, but now shell appear every episode when the show starts up again in 2013.
Mariah Carey is the real deal, Foxs Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment at Fox Broadcasting, said in a statement. Not only is she one of the best-selling artists and performers on the planet and one of the worlds most gifted vocalists, she also is a successful songwriter, record producer and actress.
She has a deep knowledge of music and a career insight that will make her a really amazing asset to our judges table and to our contestants. Its the dream of almost everyone who auditions for Idol to sing like Mariah and we couldnt be happier to have her be part of the show.
Idol has had seven judges in its 11 seasons, including the original trio of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, Lopez and Tyler also have had judging stints.
She has a deep knowledge of music and a career insight that will make her a really amazing asset to our contestants.
Carey has been long-rumored to occupy a seat on the Idol judging panel. Cowell reportedly also tried to court her to appear on rival TV show The X Factor.
As a singer, songwriter and producer, its going! to be f un and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with American Idol, Carey said in a statement. I cant wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.
Carey, who has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, is in the studio working on a new album. Her next single, Triumphant, is slated to come out in August.
As a singer, songwriter and producer, its going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with American Idol, Carey said in a statement. I cant wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.
Foxs announcement details Careys accomplishments:
With a distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting and producing talent, Carey has defined the modern pop performance. As a singer/songwriter/producer, she has been recognized with five Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, Billboards Artist of the Decade Award, the World Music Award for Worlds Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium and BMIs Icon Award, to name a few.
She has two consecutive and unparalleled Billboard Song of the Decade titles: One Sweet Day (with Boyz II Men); and We Belong Together, further marking her massive presence on the charts since her 1990 song debut Vision of Love. Mariah became the second artist in history and the first female performer to have a song debut at No. 1 with Fantasy (1995), the groundbreaking collaboration with O.D.B. of the innovative rap group Wu-Tang Clan. Careys original holiday classic, All I Want For Christmas is You, redefined its place in pop culture as one of the greatest holiday hits of all time when it reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 201! 1, 17 ye ars after its debut. Careys influential and stellar contribution to the music industry spans multiple genres and is showcased through a multifaceted hit catalogue as well as a long list of diverse collaborations.
Careys ongoing impact transcends the music industry and has left an indelible imprint upon the world at large. She recently made a substantial mark in film with her critically acclaimed role as a social worker in Precious, the 2009 film based on the novel Push, by Sapphire. A Congressional Award recipient, Carey has generously donated her time and energy to a range of domestic and international philanthropic causes near to her heart, including The Fresh Air Fund/Camp Mariah (a retreat where inner-city children explore career development), Save the Music Foundation and Make-a-Wish Foundation, among several others.
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