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Late to the party and mum about "Idol"
Mariah Carey was late to the BMI Urban Music Awards, where she was the guest of honour,
but that didn't stop other artists from literally singing her praises. Fantasia Barrino
and Eric Benet were among those who serenaded the star with her own hits. Benet performed
"One Sweet Day" and the former "American Idol" sang "Hero" during the private ceremony
at the Saban Theatre, where writers, producers and publishers of the year's top urban
hits were recognized Friday.
Barrino stepped off stage and stood right in front of Carey in the audience's front row
as she wailed the final words of the song. When she finished, they embraced. BMI chief
Del Bryant presented Carey with the music-rights organization's Icon Award for her
outstanding songwriting that has resulted in 18 No. 1 singles and more than 200 million
albums sold.
Bryant called her "an unparalleled musical superstar" and "the greatest singer in history".
He also endorsed her new position as a judge on "American Idol". "Who knows more about
musical artistry and song selection than Mariah Carey?" Bryant asked. "Sorry, Randy,
didn't see you there," he added, jabbing at Carey collaborator and longtime "Idol"
judge Randy Jackson.
Carey, 42, didn't mention "Idol" as she accepted her award. She simply thanked the
performers "for doing something so beautiful with the songs I wrote" and BMI for honouring
her songwriting contributions. "I'm so humbled by this moment because a lot of people
still don't know I write my own songs," she said.
Other entertainers honoured Friday included Nicki Minaj, who had the year's most played
song with "Super Bass", and Drake and Lil Wayne, who were named songwriters of the year
for their string of hits. None of the rappers were on hand to accept the honours.
(Brandon Sun)
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