What is Mariah Carey's new Christmas tour?

Mariah Carey is set to embark on a new Christmas tour, showcasing her iconic holiday hits like "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

When was Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" released?

Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was released in 1994 and has since become a beloved holiday classic.

How did Mariah Carey create "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?

Carey worked on the song's melody and lyrics on a Casio keyboard, aiming to create a "timeless" sound, while the song's co-writer and co-producer, Walter Afanasieff, programmed the music.

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Mariah Carey Previews AMAs 50th Anniversary Special and New Christmas Tour

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Mariah Carey's 1994 hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has become a holiday classic
Carey worked on the song's melody and lyrics on a Casio keyboard, aiming for a "timeless" sound
The song's co-writer and co-producer, Walter Afanasieff, programmed the music

Mariah Carey Previews AMAs 50th Anniversary Special and New Christmas Tour

As of November 1st, 2025, Mariah Carey's 1994 holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" continues to be a beloved and unavoidable part of the Christmas season. The singer recently previewed the upcoming AMAs 50th Anniversary Special and her new Christmas tour, offering insights into the creation of the iconic song.

Carey revealed that her goal when writing the track was to create something "timeless" that wouldn't feel tied to the 1990s, when she originally composed it. She recalled working out the melody on a Casio keyboard and jotting down lyrics inspired by her thoughts and feelings about the holiday season.