Mariah Carey's Christmas tour is coming to Atlanta

Driving the news: Carey plays at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on Nov. 23. The 20-city tour kicks off at Southern California's Yaamava' Theater on Nov. 6.

• Tickets go on sale Aug. 9 at 10am, but fans can purchase them early through Verizon Up on Aug. 6.

What they're saying: Carey teased the "grandest holiday spectacle to date" that includes "many surprises," per a news release.

Fun fact: Carey hasn't performed in Georgia in years, but don't forget that she used to live in metro Atlanta. She sold her Sandy Springs mansion for $4.3 million last year, according to the AJC.