Mariah Carey's Holiday Anthem Reaches Historic 20 Weeks at No. 1

Mariah Carey just added another impressive chapter to her legacy this holiday season.

According to Billboard, Carey's iconic festive anthem "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has now spent 20 total weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart — more than any song in the chart's history.

First released in 1994, the track didn't climb to the top of the Hot 100 until 2019, driven by the rise of streaming and renewed annual interest each December. Since then, it has repeatedly returned to the summit during the holiday season, stacking up weeks at the top and steadily building its record-breaking total. (Wikipedia)

Billboard's Hot 100 rankings are based on a blend of streaming activity, radio airplay, and digital sales, meaning Mariah's seasonal classic is outperforming plenty of new music thanks to listener demand every year. (Wikipedia)

Carey marked the milestone on Instagram, posting celebrating the achievement and thanking fans for their support. Her holiday staple continues to be one of the most listened-to tracks each December, reinforcing her cultural position as the reigning queen of Christmas music.

This latest run reflects how the song has grown beyond a seasonal favorite into a perennial chart force — one that keeps climbing back to No. 1 with each holiday cycle. (rollingstone.com)