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Mariah Carey was feeling emotions deeper than she's ever dreamed. 

While accepting the Icon Award astatine the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards connected March 17, the superstar shared her gratitude to each those who person supported her implicit the years. (See each the stars connected the reddish carpet here.)

But earlier she began her speech, Mariah asked the astir relatable question to the crowd. 

"I conscionable privation to inquire you a question—is the lighting OK? Because I don't similar atrocious lighting," the 55-year-old quipped onstage astatine the Dolby Theatre successful Los Angeles. And aft host LL COOL J reassured her that she looked incredible, Mariah added, "Do you similar the ensemble?"

The "We Belong Together" singer—who rocked a sleek achromatic 'fit with connection sleeves—went connected to stock what the grant means to her. 

"Even now, I inactive get excited erstwhile I perceive 1 of my songs playing connected the radio. It ne'er stops being magical," she explained. "I admit you each much than you know. And to my fans, my family, you've been with maine done each measurement of this journey. Your emotion and loyalty are the top gift, and I'm endlessly thankful for each 1 of you."