Mariah Carey Adds Dates to 2016 Las Vegas Shows

As global superstar, Mariah Carey, prepares to return to Las Vegas for her hit headlining residency "MARIAH #1 TO INFINITY" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 18 more shows.

Since its debut in May 2015, "MARIAH #1 TO INFINITY" has been met with praise by fans and critics alike, being hailed a "smash hit" and a "must-see" show in Las Vegas.

The production features 18 of Carey's timeless and beloved Number One Hits performed in chronological order taking fans on a spectacular journey through her life and career in an unforgettable evening.

"Vision of Love," "Hero," "Fantasy," "We Belong Together" and "Touch My Body," to name a few, are among Carey's 18 songs to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 No.

1 singles (17 self-penned), a feat that has not been achieved by any other solo artist in music history.

Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold.

Carey is a singer, songwriter, and producer recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard's "Artist of the Decade" Award, the World Music Award for "World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium," and BMI's "Icon Award" for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few.

Carey's latest album release, #1 To Infinity, arrived in stores May 18, 2015 on Epic Records/Columbia Records/Sony Legacy. For the first time ever, one career-spanning chronological collection gathered all 18 of her No.

1 singles.

Included as the final track on the collection was Carey's single, "Infinity" (co-written and produced by Mariah).

The album serves as the set list for "MARIAH #1 TO INFINITY," her critically-acclaimed, headlining residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

The 18 new show dates, which begin in June 2016, will kick-off the second year of the Las Vegas residency.

June: 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25

Aug.: 24, 27, 28, 31

Sept.: 3, 4, 7, 10, 11

In addition, tickets can still be purchased to the below previously-announced Feb. shows including a performance on Valentine's Day.

Feb.: 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20