What To Know
- Mariah Carey performs on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina.
- Hear her carry out in Italian and English as she sings “Volare” and “Nothing is Unimaginable.”
- The songstress appeared for the occasion’s opening ceremony.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Milano-Cortina, and attendees have been serenaded with Mariah Carey‘s signature excessive notes, however this time she delivered them in Italian.
The songstress, who’s finest recognized for her personal originals, opted to cowl an Italian basic in celebration of the worldwide occasion’s nationwide stage in Italy this 12 months. Carey carried out a rendition of Domenico Modugno’s “Nel Blu, dipinto di Blu,” often known as “Volare” internationally, on the stage at Milan’s historic San Siro Stadium.
The efficiency was achieved as a symbolic gesture to spotlight the occasion’s theme of “concord” and spotlight the native tradition to ship to a world viewers. The music “Volare” was initially written and carried out in 1958 by Domenico Modugno, and it options the chorus, “volare! oh, oh!” The tune earned international success and gained two Grammys, which was unprecedented for Italian music on the time.
In different phrases, it was the right solution to open Carey’s set, which additionally included a segue into her hit single “Nothing is Unimaginable,” which comes from her 2025 studio album Right here For It All.
Mariah Carey opens the 2026 #WinterOlympics with a surprising efficiency! ✨ pic.twitter.com/m2yO74i6Lx
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 6, 2026
The Songbird Supreme is right here to remain! Mariah Carey rehearsing for the Olympics opening ceremony this Friday. pic.twitter.com/jxZNBOAzN5
— Mყ Aʅʅ ᥫ᭡ (@SlaveOfMC) February 4, 2026
Viewers can hear snippets of Carey hitting excessive notes as she sings “Nothing is Unimaginable” and “Volare” within the dazzling video clips above. For followers who missed the stay broadcast, Carey’s efficiency ought to be viewable throughout NBC’s broadcast on Friday, February 6, at 8/7c, when the primetime airing of the ceremony will air.
After Paris hosted the Olympics in 2024, Italy took a web page from that opening ceremony e book by highlighting the humanities, sports activities, and nationwide heritage of the nation, with a particular tribute to the late dressmaker, Giorgio Armani. That is merely a style of what followers can anticipate from the 2026 Winter Olympics, that are going to air throughout NBC and Peacock in the USA.
Don’t miss it for your self and take a look at the enjoyable video of Carey’s efficiency above.
2026 Winter Olympics: Opening Ceremony, Friday, February 6, 8/7c, NBC and Peacock
