Female Force: Mariah Carey, bd

American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey is known for her dynamic onstage presence, perennial "All I Want for Christmas is You," and her impressive five-octave range. Often called the Queen of Christmas and the Songbird Supreme, Carey's rise to stardom was not without pitfalls. Read her inspirational story and see why TidalWave includes her among the other dignitaries featured in our famous Female Force series.