Mariah Carey's "Christmas" Album Surpasses Holiday Tunes by Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, and Carey Herself in Popularity
Mariah Carey's "Christmas" Album Surpasses Holiday Tunes by Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, and Carey Herself in Popularity
In December's latter parts, the Hot 100 is usually led by Mariah Carey. This year, she's sitting pretty at the top with "All I Want For Christmas Is You," a track that's been ruling the U.S. charts with an iron fist for quite some time now. As the holidays approach, this tune continues to cement its position, carving itself a new spot in music history.
This week, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" extends its reign on the Hot 100 to a record-breaking 17 weeks. With this lengthy stint, Carey's holiday classic now stands as the third-longest ruling hit in U.S. chart history.
Last week, Carey's holiday song shared the limelight with three others, all of which ruled for 16 weeks apiece. Among these were Morgan Wallen's "Last Night," Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber's "Despacito," and Carey's own "One Sweet Day" with Boyz II Men. Now, all four songs are tied as the fourth-longest reigning tracks in U.S. chart history.
Two songs have held the Hot 100 top spot for longer than "All I Want For Christmas Is You," and they might maintain that position for a while longer. Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus' "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" both ruled for 19 weeks. The latter track reached this milestone earlier this year, just before Carey's run began again.
If "All I Want For Christmas Is You" manages to stay at number one this week, and Billboard refreshes its charts soon, it might still be on top. However, with the holiday spirit dwindling post-Christmas, Carey's likely to lose her crown, maybe even her spot on the chart altogether.
This trend has been happening in recent years, as interest in Christmas songs fades nearly instantly after December 25th. While "All I Want For Christmas Is You" may not reach a record-breaking 19 weeks at number one this year, it certainly has a chance to do so in 2025, or even surpass it. In 2024, it enjoyed three more weeks at the top, adding to its impressive record. If it repeats this performance in the future, it'll officially become the longest-running number one single in U.S. music history.
Currently, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is performing exceptionally well, as is typical this time of year. It's not just ruling the Hot 100 but also topping seven different U.S. charts and sitting within the top 10 on another two.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has dominated the Christmas season on the Hot 100, spending 17 weeks at number one and breaking several records. The track's success on the Hot 100 has also translated to impressive sales during the Christmas season. Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has been a staple on Christmas radio playlists for years, and its popularity continues to grow each year. According to Billboard, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has been consistently ranking high on the Hot 100's weekly charts for several weeks. The song's success on the Hot 100 is not limited to the United States; it has also been a number one hit on various international charts, cementing Mariah Carey's status as a global Christmas music icon. In fact, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has topped the Hot 100 for multiple weeks, making it one of Mariah Carey's best-performing songs on the chart.