Summary
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Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has broken the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart
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The holiday anthem achieved this feat by reaching the top spot for an unprecedented 14th cumulative week since its original release in 1994
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The song’s consistent annual resurgence, driven by streaming, solidifies its position as the most successful holiday song in history and confirms Carey’s cultural dominance of the Christmas season
Mariah Carey has solidified her title as the Queen of Christmas, as her iconic hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has shattered a major record on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. The perennial holiday anthem has returned to the No. 1 spot for an unprecedented 14th cumulative week, claiming the title for the most weeks spent atop the chart by any holiday song in history.
Released originally in 1994, the song’s remarkable longevity and annual resurgence highlight its cultural dominance. Its sustained success is due not just to its festive appeal but also to modern streaming trends, which allow it to reclaim the top spot every December. This year’s achievement extends its lead over all other Christmas classics and demonstrates Mariah Carey’s unique connection to the season.
The song’s consistent performance underscores its powerful impact on the music industry, securing its place as the definitive soundtrack of the holidays. Beyond the chart record, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has also accrued billions of streams and remains one of the best-selling singles of all time, further cementing its legendary status as a global phenomenon.
