In short
The artists most similar to Mariah Carey are Britney Spears, Michael Bublé, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson and Rihanna, from the same pop, contemporary r&b and dance-pop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mariah Carey?
The artists most similar to Mariah Carey are Britney Spears, Michael Bublé, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson and Rihanna, from the same pop, contemporary r&b and dance-pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mariah Carey?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nat King Cole have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mariah Carey" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mariah Carey?
Mariah Carey is usually associated with pop, contemporary r&b, dance-pop and soul (artist · US · born 1969), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.