I THINK MY BABIES ARE PROUD OF ME

Mariah opens up about her other starring role – as a mother

- HILARY MORGAN

After more than three decades at the top of the music industry, Mariah Carey could be forgiven for resting on her past glories and enjoying the fruits of her labour.

With 220m records sold worldwide and the most No 1 singles by a solo artist in the US, the singer-songwriter has racked up six Grammys, 10 American Music Awards and 19 World Music Awards, as well as several Las Vegas residencies and tours.

Last week she was awarded the Video Vanguard Award, in recognition of her successful career, at the MTV VMAs. Ariana Grande praised her talents, saying Mariah had "left an irrevocable impact on music history with her tone, technique and sound".

Now she is back with a 16th studio album – her first in seven years – and is as passionate as ever about her music and the bond she shares with her fans.

"I just love it all," she says of the album, Here For It All. "It feels so brand new and exciting. I have been playing tracks live and the response has been amazing. I hope all the fans love it as much as I do."