Christmas comes early for Mariah Carey fans as she has announced the release of her Christmas album for the 2010 Holidays. The last time the singer did this was in 1994, when her very first Yuletide album topped the charts for that season. And now she is eager to double that feat with the November release of this. The album will feature six Christmas songs including her version of All I Want For Christmas Is You.

Also in November, the actress could be busy judging the singing show, American Idol. As revamps and changes are happening on the show for its tenth season, it’s been rumored that Mariah Carey may be joining the judges’ panel following the departure of Ellen DeGeneres and the firing of Kara DioGuardi.

This hasn’t been confirmed yet, as spokesperson for both camps have been mum on the issue.