Another year, another record for Mariah Carey. This afternoon, she reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with her timeless Christmas hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
The festive anthem, which has become a seasonal staple, marks her 19th song to reach number one and the sixth consecutive year the track has topped the chart—something that became more predictable after Billboard adjusted its rules to better account for streaming in 2018.
This milestone brings Mariah Carey’s total number of chart-topping singles to 19, reinforcing her title as the “Queen of Christmas.”
However, the competition for the holiday chart crown has heated up.
Brenda Lee’s classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” is closely trailing at number two, while Wham!’s “Last Christmas” takes the third spot.
Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” and Burl Ives’ “A Holly Jolly Christmas” also made it into the top ten.
Despite the surge of holiday music, some non-seasonal tracks are still holding strong. Kendrick Lamar’s “TV Off” and “Luther” featuring SZA remain in the top ten, with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collaboration “Die With A Smile” rounding out the list.
Mariah Carey’s ability to maintain her dominance during the Christmas season highlights the endless appeal of her 1994 hit.
As the festive season progresses, the music world is eager to see if Carey will keep her position or face challenges from other holiday classics vying for attention.
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