Winter Olympics 2026: Mariah Carey Takes Centre Stage at San Siro During Opening Ceremony (See Pics)
Mariah Carey brought her signature charm to San Siro during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The singer stunned in an all-white sparkling gown and took to the stage to sing Domenico Modugno's 1950s classic 'Volare'.
Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey delivered a show-stopping performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games at San Siro Stadium, according to E! News. Dressed in an all-white sparkling gown paired with a flowing feather boa, Carey took to the stage and captivated the audience as she opened her performance with the Italian classic "Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)" by Domenico Modugno. Penisgate at 2026 Winter Olympics: What is Ski Jumping Gold Medal Scandal?.
She later transitioned into her 2025 song "Nothing Is Impossible," showcasing her signature high notes as dancers performed around a spiral-shaped stage.
Ahead of the ceremony, Carey had spoken about the preparations involved for the performance. "I can't believe it. I have to sing in Italian," she said during an appearance on The Big Tigger Morning Show last month, according to E! News.
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The performance marked one of the major musical highlights of the Olympic opening ceremony, which also featured several global stars and cultural tributes celebrating Italy's heritage.
Frank, who is also a US Army Sergeant, added, "It's sort of wearing two uniforms, and I'm grateful for the opportunity. I've learned a lot through serving in the US Army, and I think it's made me a better bobsledder, father, husband, teammate, and just ultimately, I'm very grateful for all of this," according to E! News. India at 2026 Winter Olympics: List of Participants and Sports They Will Take Part in.
Carey's appearance at the Olympics comes shortly after she was honoured with MusiCares' Person of the Year award on January 31, recognising her contributions to music and philanthropy, according to E! News.