Ahead of the American Music Awards, Mariah Carey talks to USA TODAY about the anniversaries of "The Emancipation of Mimi" and "Merry Christmas."

These days, we love to associate her with Christmas, but Mariah Carey ’s impact on the music industry as a whole has been monumental. As the solo artist with the most number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100,

Mariah Carey embraced old Hollywood glamour while performing during the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday in Los Angeles. The legendary artist, who is the recipient of 10 AMAs, sang a medley of hits from her 10th album, “The Emancipation of Mimi,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.