Mariah Carey nails Italian rendition of "Volare"
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Trust Mariah Carey to bring glitz, glamour and vocals wherever she goes! The Songbird Supreme delivered a terrific rendition medley of "Volare" and "Nothing Is Impossible" at the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday (February 6). Donning a gorgeous white-and-silver gown adorned with a dramatic, feathery overcoat, Carey seamlessly sang "Volare", a 1958 Eurovision Song Contest track, locally known as "Nel blu dipinto di blu", in Italian. After nailing one of her signature whistle notes, the Grammy-winning legend then transitioned into "Nothing Is Impossible", a standout ballad from her latest album, 2025's Here for It All.
Carey revealed that she would perform at this year's Winter Olympics, which takes place February 6-22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, during the holidays. Additional performers for the opening ceremony included five-time Grammy nominee Andrea Bocelli and Grammy and Golden Globe winner Laura Pausani. In addition to an appearance from Emmy Award-nominated White Lotus star Sabrina Impacciatore, the opening ceremony also featured a special surprise message from Taylor Swift.
"I am very grateful for everything you've done to get to this point in your life and grateful that you've brought all of us along on this journey," said Swift, who also dropped her "Opalite" music video the same day. "Wishing you all the best of luck and a safe journey, and I hope this is an experience you cherish for the rest of your life."
(Billboard)
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Lainsky from Philippines wrote:
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Never mind the performance.  She looks absolutely stunning in that ensemble. Perfection. It looks like the Italians are satisfied with her rendition. Way to go, MC. 
(Saturday 7 February 2026; 02:24)
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MusicfanJ from Germany wrote:
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I really enjoyed "Volare". It had the vibes from old Hollywood with Mariah's unique softly tone. She looked beautiful, yes also very tense but with so many people watching no wonder. I think the sound seemed sometimes a bit metal, I'm not so into technics, maybe it comes from the big stadium. (I noticed it with Laura Pausini too.) It was wonderful to see Mariah on prime time TV live in Milano. I hope she can enjoy beautiful Italy and stay maybe for one or two days before flying back.  Italy is always good for a trip: the food, the friendly people, the culture, the magical landscape. I had so many beautiful holidays there.
(Saturday 7 February 2026; 10:28)
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