The Ballads is the third compilation album by Mariah Carey, released on October 20, 2008, via Legacy, Columbia and Virgin Records. It features some of Carey's top selling ballads over the course of her career. Read more on Last.fm.
Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Read more on Last.fm
