In reply to #1Lamb.

I understand you but I think she can't help that she shares TONAL similarities to Mariah. I think maybe when she was younger, someone heard her sing and was like, "Hey girl, you sound a lot like Mariah Carey!" So Ariana probably took it as a huge compliment and studied Mimi right down to her vocal inflections and whatnot. Just like Teyana Taylor sounds like Brandy sometimes or when Tevin Campbell used to receive MJ vocal comparisons. I do hate that fans of Ariana discredit Mariah though because it's obvious Mariah is her biggest influence. The shade isn't cute.