Mariah Carey is ringing in the holiday season with a special treat for her loyal fans. With her iconic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” making a triumphant return to the Billboard Hot 100, the 56-year-old singer is keeping the festive momentum going strong.
After much anticipation and a playful tease with her “It’s Time” video, the Queen of Christmas officially announced the release of a special edition of her 2010 album. Taking to Instagram, the music icon shared a closer look at the 15th Anniversary Edition of “Merry Christmas II You,” a reissue of her second Christmas album. The photos showcased the award-winning singer revealing a limited-edition vinyl featuring a shiny starlight-colored record with her signature MC logo.
Adding to the excitement, the anniversary edition also includes a Christmas-themed photoshoot featuring Mariah Carey and her dog, Jack. Fans can expect a merry Christmas as the new edition features a setlist packed with the singer’s fan-favorite holiday songs, including “Oh Santa,” “Christmas Time Is In The Air Again,” “When Christmas Comes,” “Auld Lang Syne (The New Year’s Anthem),” and the iconic “All I Want For Christmas Is You (Extra Festive).”
Ahead of her Las Vegas residency, Carey shared the exciting news with her fans. “The 15th Anniversary edition of Merry Christmas II You is out now! Can’t wait to sing some of my favorite songs from this album at my Christmastime Vegas residency starting tonight!” she wrote.
The announcement sparked a wave of excitement from fans eagerly awaiting the release of her special Christmas album. Comments flooded in, with one fan writing, “I can’t wait to unwrap your love…” Others celebrated the milestone of 15 years since the release of the sophomore Christmas album, expressing their love for Carey’s holiday songs.
Carey returns to Las Vegas for another round of festive performances through her “Christmastime in Las Vegas” show at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The show kicks off on Nov. 28 and 29 at 8:00 p.m. and will return for several dates in December. Viewers can expect a night of holiday magic as the Grammy winner performs songs from her 1994 classic Merry Christmas album as well as tracks from her second holiday release.
In conclusion, Mariah Carey’s festive spirit and iconic holiday music continue to bring joy to fans around the world as she celebrates the 15th anniversary of “Merry Christmas II You” with a special edition release and a return to the stage in Las Vegas.
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