Mariah Carey boasts of some of the most memorable songs of the 90’s. With more #1’s in her kitty than any other solo artist in history, the singer really does possess a sea of classics to choose from.
But MC songs are no joke to undertake for any vocalist. With her dynamic range, amazing control and wicked runs – the singer had curated some of the most amazing studio vocal performances of her time.
Still there are some covers from other singers that have managed to do justice to the diva’s reputed catalog of songs.
Here are 10 of the best covers of Mariah Carey by other singers:
Ariana Grande – All I Want For Christmas Is You
Grande has often been compared to Mariah, because her ability to hit the whistle register and her easy access to high notes, required by all of Mariah songs. Which explains why she easily pulls off this classic Christmas hit by the songstress
Jessie J – Hero
Jessie J is one of the most dynamic vocalists of the present generation. And she never fails to impress as she takes on heavy Pop ballads by the grand-ole divas in music.
Tori Kelly – Always Be My Baby
Not a common song of Mariah that is covered by other artists, but for some reason it makes perfect choice for Tori to have picked this up, as it suits her voice so much. And she certainly nails it.
Kelly Clarkson – Without You
Clarkson already proved during her American Idol stint that she had the potential to take-on the toughest of diva vocal ballads. Her flawless rendition of Without You shows her amazing skills and control as a vocalist.
Patti LaBelle – Hero
Ms. Labelle has long been an industry godmother to Carey, but the respect between the two artists have always been mutual. Here she showers love on Mariah by covering one of her most inspiration ballads from the 90’s and gives it her own trademark spin.
Ariana Grande – Emotions
Yet another Ariana Grande cover that had to be included here, because why not. This is where Ariana gets to showcase her range as a vocalist, taking-on one of the most difficult songs in Carey’s discography. Needless to say, Ariana pulls this off with ease with her naturally light and airy voice.
Kelly Clarkson – Love Takes Time
A soulful rendition of one of the most stunning Mariah Carey songs from the early 90’s. Clarkson’s powerful vocals deliver just the right punch with her live rendition of this track.
Glennis Grace – Make It Happen
Grace is generally known as a Whitney Houston tribute-act, but here she covers Mariah’s uplifting uptempo – Make It Happen. A groovy and soulful cover from the Dutch singer.
Miley Cyrus – All I Want For Christmas Is You
Cyrus may not be a bona-fide vocalist, but she delivers a happy and upbeat cover to this Christmas original from Carey. It certainly makes you wanna sing along too.
Darren Criss (GLEE) – I Still Believe
How can we talk about diva-covers and not include Glee? This remixed uptempo cover of Mariah’s sweeping ballad ‘I Still Believe’ by the gorgeous Darren Criss from the Glee cast is absolutely flawless.
Although Mariah Carey is one of those rare singers blessed with a rare gift, but it is great to see a variety of vocalists taking on her classic hits and giving their own spin to it.