Carey broke the new album news to her fans via Twitter by posting, "The New Era Begins.. 7/23 #MC723" as the album's first single, "#Beautiful" featuring Miguel hits No. 17 on today's Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

While Carey is stepping away as a judge on American Idol after the show suffered a dramatic drop in ratings this past season, fans will be able to see the singer on the small screen on July 4th.

Carey will be celebrating Independence Day by performing on the "Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular" which will be broadcast on the NBC network.