Mariah Carey has once again made history, surpassing her own record on the Billboard Hot 100 with her holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Originally holding the record for 16 weeks at number one with “One Sweet Day” in 1995-96, Carey has now broken that milestone, as her Christmas hit has claimed a record-breaking 17th total week on the chart.
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” Reaches New Heights
Debuting in 1994, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” quickly became a holiday favorite, reaching its peak during the Christmas season and propelling it to the top of the charts. The song’s enduring popularity has made it an essential part of the festive season, allowing it to return to the Billboard Hot 100 year after year.
Billboard announced the achievement on Instagram, confirming that Mariah’s song is currently at the No. 1 spot this holiday season. This marks the first time the song reached the top position in 2017, and it has continued to capture listeners’ hearts each year since then.
Mariah’s Reaction to the Achievement
The Grammy-winning singer took to social media to express her excitement and gratitude. “This is amazing!!!! Will never ever ever ever ever take this for granted,” she wrote, also sending an early Christmas greeting to her fans, saying, “Merry early Christmas!!!!”
This milestone caps off an exciting year for Mariah, who recently concluded her successful Christmas tour on December 17, 2024. The tour and this new achievement further solidify her place as the queen of Christmas music.
