Mariah Carey in Israel for first live show

Mariah Carey has landed in Israel ahead of her first ever Israel show this summer.

Taking to Twitter, the global superstar who has sold over 200 million records worldwide said: “So excited for my first concert in Israel so much time in the making .”

So excited for my first concert in Israel so much time in the making @LironD

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) August 17, 2015

Her highly anticipated visit was also announced via the social media site, with a short video clip.  Carey’s show is set to take place on 18 August at Live Park in Rishon Lezion, but is not thought to be part of a world tour.

Shalom Israel! I will be coming to you on August 18 at the Rishon Lezion Amphitheater. Tickets https://t.co/sxcqHl7UATpic.twitter.com/SmCZ86Ntsi — Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) July 23, 2015

Earlier in the year, she visited Israel where said she had “waited many years to come here, and I am very moved.”  

We welcome @MariahCarey back to #Israel & wish her the best of luck upon her first ever performance in the country. pic.twitter.com/sEA2ZeQHJw

— Israel News Flash (@ILNewsFlash) August 18, 2015