At Billboard’s Women in Music event, rising star Muni Long was honored with the Rising Star Award, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, Long opened up about her reaction to receiving the prestigious award and how grateful she was for the recognition.
But that wasn’t the only exciting moment for Long recently. The singer also had the incredible opportunity to pay tribute to none other than the iconic Mariah Carey at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Long shared with ET how much of an honor it was to perform a tribute to the ‘We Belong Together’ singer, who is a huge inspiration to her.
And the cherry on top of it all? Long revealed that Mariah Carey herself actually reached out to her after the performance to personally commend her on her tribute. The excitement and gratitude in Long’s voice were palpable as she shared this incredible moment with ET, showing just how much this experience meant to her.
With a Rising Star Award under her belt and a nod of approval from one of the greatest in the industry, it’s clear that Muni Long is on her way to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Keep an eye out for this rising star as she continues to make waves in the industry and capture the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
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