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Scheduled for release on October 20, The Ballads will feature 17 familiar tracks including 'Hero', 'Dreamlover' and 'One Sweet Day' - a collaboration with Boyz II Men. 'All I Want For Christmas' will be offered to fans as a bonus song.
Last month, it was reported that Carey and husband Nick Canon are to enjoy a second honeymoon in the West Indies.
According to The Mirror, the pair have been too busy to spend time with each other since getting married.
"Mariah has been busy in the studio, while Nick has been filming for his TV series ... So as soon as the pair get some free time they will be jetting out to their new pad to make up for lost time," said a source.
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