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Ariana Grande, who is often compared vocally with Mariah Carey, introduced the pop diva’s Video Vanguard performance, where she sang a medley of her greatest hits, including We Belong Together, Fantasy and Obsessed.
“As a songwriter and producer, she’s given us an anthem for every occasion,” Ariana Grande said before introducing Carey.
“As a vocalist, there’s only one queen, and that’s Mariah.’
“She knows no limits with her iconic 5-octave range and has left an irrevocable impact with her tone, technique and sound.”
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Despite winning the Video Vanguard Award, Mariah Carey won her first VMA (Best R&B song) during the 2025 awards.
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