Key Highlights
- Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” secures another record-extending 21st week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song surpasses Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” as the longest-charted title ever by a woman artist on the Hot 100.
- Mariah Carey reaches her unprecedented and milestone 100th career week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, spanning across 19 leaders since 1990.
- Other notable holiday hits like Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” and Nat “King” Cole’s “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” also rise in ranking.
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Sets Record on Billboard Hot 100
Marriage of melody and magic: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continues to enchant the music world, notching yet another record-extending 21st week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This latest feat cements a remarkable milestone for the legendary singer, marking her unprecedented and milestone 100th career week at No. 1 on the Hot 100.
As the chart blends all-genre U.S. streaming data, radio airplay, and sales information, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has drawn 43.6 million streams (up 10%) and 28 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 24%) in a single week. The song sold 3,000 downloads (up 1%) during the period from December 12-18, adding to its record-extending 25th week atop the Streaming Songs chart, and staying at No. 5 on Digital Song Sales.
Since its debut in 1994, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has become an annual fixture during the holiday season, leading the Hot 100 in seven consecutive holiday seasons. It first hit the top 10 in December 2017 and the top five in 2018 before consistently topping the chart in subsequent years from 2019 to 2024.
Breaking Records: Mariah Carey’s Chart Tally
Mariah Carey’s 100th Week at No. 1
Carey tallies her record-extending and landmark 100th week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, across her 19 leaders since the chart’s inception. Her first reign with “Vision of Love” began on the ranking dated August 4, 1990.
Key Songs Leading to Record:
– “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (2019-25): 21 weeks
– “One Sweet Day,” with Boyz II Men (1995-96): 16 weeks
– “We Belong Together”: 14 weeks
Other Notable Holiday Hits
Holiday hits continue to light up the Hot 100’s top spots. Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” gallops to a new No. 2 best, while seasonal songs by Nat “King” Cole and Kelly Clarkson also rise to new highs.
Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock”
Bobby Helms’ 1957 release “Jingle Bell Rock” giddyaps 4-2 on the Hot 100, besting its prior No. 3 peak and marking a new high for the song.
Nat “King” Cole’s “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)”
Nat “King” Cole’s classic “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)” ascends from 8-6 on the Hot 100, marking a new high for the track first recorded in 1946. It is the late legend’s highest placement since June 29, 1963.
Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree”
Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree” rises from 9-7 to claim a new Hot 100 best. The 2013 release is her highest charting song since “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” which ruled for three weeks in winter 2012.
Conclusion
The holiday season remains a time when classic and contemporary hits resonate with listeners, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of songs like “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Mariah Carey’s continued success on the Hot 100 chart stands as a testament to her talent and the timeless appeal of the song. As we approach the festive season, fans can expect more cherished holiday music from both established artists and new voices alike.
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