Mariah Carey, often crowned the Queen of Christmas, is gearing up to spread holiday cheer once again. The 55-year-old superstar is set to re-release her iconic holiday classic, All I Want For Christmas Is You, marking a festive milestone for the beloved song.
Originally released in October 1994 as the lead single from Carey’s holiday album, Merry Christmas, the track has become a seasonal anthem. Now, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Emotions singer has announced a re-release of the song along with a revamped edition of the album, Merry Christmas.
Taking to Instagram, Carey shared the exciting news with her fans. She revealed a recreated cover of the album, featuring herself in a Santa-themed jumpsuit, evoking the nostalgic holiday spirit. “While it is definitely not time to listen to Christmas music yet, I wanted to share a glimpse of #MerryChristmas30 with you!” Carey wrote.
She continued, “An homage to the original album cover, here is the cover art for two of the four new ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ physical singles… available for pre-order now!” Her announcement was met with excitement from fans, eager to revisit the holiday classic.
The song, co-written by Carey and producer Walter Afanasieff, was created during the writing sessions for the Merry Christmas album, where they crafted three original songs. Since its release, All I Want For Christmas Is You has become synonymous with the holiday season, earning multiple chart-topping spots and countless streams each year.
With this special 30th-anniversary edition, Carey aims to bring a fresh take to her classic while honoring its original magic. Fans can look forward to the re-release and the updated album, which are both available for pre-order now. As the holiday season approaches, Mariah Carey once again proves that her reign as the Queen of Christmas is as strong as ever.