1. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Dominates Billboard Hot 100
Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” secures its position at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, marking a total of 14 weeks at No. 1 since its debut in December 2019.
2. Carey’s Unprecedented Chart Success
Mariah Carey achieves a historic milestone as the first artist to have three songs each spending 14 or more weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Her previous chart-toppers include “One Sweet Day” with Boyz II Men (16 weeks) in 1995-96 and “We Belong Together” (14 weeks) in 2005.
3. Enduring Popularity of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
The modern Christmas classic has ruled the Hot 100 over five holiday seasons, with its resurgence in popularity on streaming platforms since December 2017. Carey’s festive anthem maintains its dominance during the holiday seasons in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and now 2023.
4. Notable Reentry: José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad”
José Feliciano’s timeless holiday track, “Feliz Navidad,” makes a remarkable return to the Hot 100’s top 10, climbing from No. 12 to No. 9. This resurgence contributes to a record-tying nine seasonal songs in the top 10.
5. Hot 100 Methodology and Data Insights
The Billboard Hot 100 combines U.S. streaming, radio airplay, and sales data. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” garnered 48.4 million streams (up 15%), 31.7 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 21%), and 7,000 downloads (down 7%) in the U.S. from Dec. 15-21, according to Luminate.
6. Carey’s Unprecedented 93 Weeks at No. 1
With this latest achievement, Mariah Carey extends her record by spending 93 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100, dating back to the chart’s inception in 1958. She surpasses other chart-topping artists, including Rihanna, The Beatles, and Drake.
7. Chart Domination Over Four Decades
Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” becomes her 19th Hot 100 No. 1, setting a new record among soloists and placing her one title away from The Beatles’ overall record of 20. Additionally, Carey is the first artist to achieve No. 1 status in four distinct decades.
8. Historic Holiday Hits on the Hot 100
With 14 weeks at No. 1, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” extends its reign as the holiday song with the most time at the top of the Hot 100. The article highlights other notable holiday hits that achieved No. 1 status in previous years.
9. Record-Breaking Longevity: 64th Week at No. 1
Mariah Carey’s “Christmas” holds the Hot 100 throne in its 64th week, surpassing Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” for the latest song to lead the list by total chart weeks. The achievement underscores the enduring appeal of Carey’s holiday classic.
10. Overall Hot 100 Rankings and Achievements
The article concludes with an overview of the current Hot 100 rankings, including notable placements for other holiday classics and non-holiday titles, emphasizing the diverse musical landscape on the chart.