One month later , Carey was featured as one of the headlining performers at the 30th annual American Music Awards , held on January 13 , 2003 . Introduced by Sharon Osbourne , Carey performed " Through the Rain " alongside a complete live gospel choir , and wore a long black evening gown . During the recital , images of newspaper headlines describing Carey 's breakdown were projected on a large curtain behind her , with one reading " When you fall down , you get back up . " Following the song 's completion , Carey received a standing ovation . Towards the end of March , '' Charmbracelet '' saw release throughout Europe , prompting Carey to appear on several programs in promotion of the album . She first performed the album 's leading two singles on the British music chart show , '' Top of the Pops '' , followed by a similar set on '' The Graham Norton Show '' and '' Fame Academy '' . On the latter program , Carey was joined on stage by the show 's finalists , as they all sang the climax on " Through the Rain " alongside her . " Through the Rain " was only performed on Carey 's Charmbracelet World Tour : An Intimate Evening with Mariah Carey , which spanned throughout 2003 – 04 . During the performances , Carey wore a sparkling bra and mini-skirt . During most of the song , Carey performed it while sitting on a large sofa , before standing for the climax . At her concert in Manila , Rito P. Asilo from '' Philippine Daily Inquirer '' praised Carey 's live rendition of the song , describing it as one of the show 's high-lights
30th annual
American Music Awards of 2003 (January)
Through the Rain