The American Music Special Achievement Award is presented by the American Music Awards to artists who have accomplished impressive success in their careers.
On January 17, 2000, Mariah Carey was the 3rd and the first female recipient of the American Music Award of Achievement.
the honor was presented to Mariah by actress and singer Olivia Newton-John.
On November 23, 2008, actor Terrence Howard presented Mariah with the honor of the achievement award once again for her 2008 world record of having the most number one singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart of any solo artist in music history, which includes Elvis Presley when "Touch My Body" from Mariah's 2008 album "E=MC2" became her 18th #1 single.
Katy Perry During the 2011 American Music Awards, Katy Perry became the 2nd female recipient of the American Music Award of Achievement for her accomplishment as the first female artist to have five number-one singles from one album.