Mariah Carey’s Christmas Hit Sets New All-Time Chart Record
Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has set a new all-time record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This classic track, released in 1994, now holds the title for the most weeks at No. 1, achieving a remarkable 20 weeks atop the chart.
Record-Breaking Achievement
The song first reached No. 1 in 2019 and has continued to dominate the charts every holiday season since, making it a staple of the festive period. This week, it officially surpassed the previous record, marking a significant milestone in the song’s legacy. Before its current success, it was tied with “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which each had 19 weeks at the top.
Impacts of Streaming
The streaming era has played a crucial role in revitalizing classic songs, allowing “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to become a perennial favorite on the charts. This trend has helped the track grow in popularity, especially after it first entered the top 10 in 2017. With holiday seasons still ahead, it’s likely that Carey’s record will continue to expand.
Mariah Carey’s Chart Legacy
Mariah Carey holds numerous records on the Hot 100, including the previous longest run at No. 1 with “One Sweet Day,” a collaboration with Boyz II Men. That song topped the charts for 16 weeks in 1995-1996. Over her career, Carey has accumulated a total of 99 weeks at No. 1, ahead of Rihanna with 60 weeks and The Beatles with 59 weeks.
Current Chart Landscape
As holiday songs flood the charts, Carey’s success comes during a time when album releases slow dramatically. In this week’s Billboard 200, Taylor Swift’s album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has held the No. 1 position for nine nonconsecutive weeks. The album is followed by two steady performers: Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” and the K-Pop soundtrack “Demon Hunters.”
Insights on Holiday Hits
This week’s top songs feature Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” reclaiming the No. 2 spot, while Wham!’s “Last Christmas” occupies the third position. Notably, the duo She & Him, composed of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, charted their first Hot 100 entry with “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today,” a song not originally linked to the holiday season.
Conclusion
With “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continuing its reign, it has solidified its place in music history. As Mariah Carey sets new records, the world watches to see how long her holiday anthem will remain at the heart of festive celebrations.
