The Queen of Christmas celebrates as “All I Want for Christmas Is You” reaches an unprecedented 22 weeks at Number One
Holiday music just delivered the ultimate mic drop. Mariah Carey’s 31-year-old Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has extended its own Billboard Hot 100 record to 22 weeks at Number One, leaving modern chart-toppers like Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” tied at a now-distant 19 weeks.
The achievement feels surreal when you consider this track predates Spotify by 12 years, yet it’s dominating charts in an era where playlist algorithms and TikTok trends usually reign supreme. That’s the power of a song that’s become as essential to December as hot chocolate and family dysfunction.
The Streaming Era’s Ultimate Survivor
A 1994 holiday hit proves catalog music can outperform contemporary releases.
December playlists across platforms feature this track, and the numbers prove everyone else feels the same way. Carey’s Christmas juggernaut now holds 101 total weeks at Number One across all her Billboard hits—more than any artist in chart history. The track has also dominated streaming specifically, logging 26 weeks atop the Streaming Songs chart while climbing to Number 6 on Radio Songs.
“22!!!! Truly grateful for this Christmas gift,” Carey posted on social media, her gratitude matching the record-breaking milestone perfectly.
Holiday Music’s Chart Takeover
Christmas classics are filling Billboard’s top spots like never before.
The current Hot 100 reads like Santa’s greatest hits compilation. Holiday songs occupy the top 24 spots, with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” claiming Number 2 while other seasonal standards follow close behind. This annual chart domination has become as predictable as your relative asking when you’re getting married.
What sets Carey’s achievement apart isn’t just longevity—it’s consistency across decades. Her Number One hits span 22 distinct years, doubling the next closest artists like Paul McCartney and Beyoncé, who each managed 10 years.
The Cultural Legacy That Keeps Giving
A holiday standard that transforms seasonal listening into chart history.
This isn’t just another chart milestone; it’s proof that genuine cultural impact transcends algorithmic trends. While most songs peak and fade within months, Carey created something that grows stronger each December, turning nostalgia into chart dominance year after year.
The song’s evolution from 1994 album track to streaming-era phenomenon shows how the right melody can become embedded in collective memory, transforming personal soundtracks into shared cultural moments that define entire seasons.
