Music
Mariah gets top American Music Awards honour
Published Monday, Nov 24 2008, 13:20 GMT | By David Balls
Rex Features
The singer was given the tribute to recognise her record breaking career and contribution to music over the years.
Terrence Howard presented Carey with the award at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
"We want to salute her for a couple of amazing achievements so we have something special to present to her, and I'd like to read the inscription," the actor-turned-singer told the audience.
"The American Music Awards honours Mariah Carey for surpassing two of the longest-standing records in music history, formally held by Mr. Elvis Presley. In 2008, Mariah Carey became the solo artist with the most number one hits of all time.
"In addition, Mariah has spent more weeks at number one than any other artist in the history of recorded music," he added, before introducing the singer to the stage.
Carey performed her latest single 'I Stay In Love' and was joined on stage by husband Nick Cannon.
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