MILAN (AP) — Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics.

Event organizers revealed Monday that Carey, 56, is the first performer from outside the host nation confirmed for the festivities, which will take place at Milan’s San Siro soccer stadium.