Throughout the course of her career , Carey has re-recorded the song twice and filmed other music videos aside from the original . The first music video for the song was filmed by Larry Jordan in July 1993 during a private concert at Proctor 's Theatre , later released on the home video '' Here Is Mariah Carey '' . In 2001 , following the September 11 attacks , Carey re-recorded the song as a mash-up single titled " Never Too Far/Hero Medley " , a medley with her single at the time , " Never Too Far " . Additionally , prior to the release of her compilation album '' The Ballads '' , Carey re-recorded " Hero " and filmed a new video featuring behind the scenes footage of the studio . " Hero " won two ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards , one ASCAP Pop Music Award and one BMI Pop Award for the Songwriter Award . The song has been covered many times during both studio and live recordings , such as on global singing competitions
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Hero (Mariah Carey song)