Mariah Carey Nears the Top in Hot 100 Record History, With One Week Remaining
Mariah Carey is undeniably the monarch of Christmas, and this week, she's taking another significant stride towards becoming the ruler of the Hot 100 as well. Some might even argue that she's already deserved this title.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" remains firmly at the top of the Hot 100 this week. The tune continues to reign supreme as Americans celebrate the holiday that this cheerful song pays homage to. This week is special for this colossal single, but next time it reigns supreme will be even more noteworthy.
Carey's holiday anthem has now held the Hot 100's throne for 18 nonconsecutive weeks. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is widening its gap as the third-longest-running No. 1 in American chart history, and it's closing in on the all-time record.
Two tracks share the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus shattered the record half a decade ago with "Old Town Road," which astoundingly held the top spot on the list of the most-consumed songs in the country for an amazing 19 weeks.
This achievement was matched only a few months later by another newcomer. Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" also spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100 between July and November. This historic run came to an end recently, with Kendrick Lamar's "Squabble Up" taking over the top spot, followed swiftly by Carey's classic.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" could potentially claim its 19th week in the penthouse next week, although this is not guaranteed. Interest in Carey's hit—along with many other holiday tracks—tends to wane after Christmas. There's a good chance that when Billboard updates its rankings again in a few days, Carey will be ousted from her throne, and her song could even disappear from the Hot 100 entirely.
Carey is likely to reclaim the top spot on the Hot 100 in the coming year, following Thanksgiving, which has unofficially become the beginning of the Christmas season. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" could easily regain the chart's throne, and if it manages to do so once more, it will tie with "Old Town Road" and "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" with 19 weeks in command. After that, it might even go on to spend 20 weeks at No. 1, with no telling where it will go from there.
Carey is well on her way to claiming the title of the longest-ruling Hot 100 leader ever, and she's already enjoyed phenomenal success on the tally throughout her career as a star. She holds the most No. 1s among soloists, with 19 victories, including "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which became her latest conqueror several years ago. She trails only The Beatles in the number of No. 1 hits among all acts.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" currently holds the title of the third-longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, with 18 weeks at the top. This holiday anthem is quickly closing in on the all-time record of 19 weeks at number one.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has already surpassed several of the longest-running number one songs on the Hot 100, including her own previous hits. The song has been consistently popular on the charts since its release.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey has spent a record-breaking number of weeks in the top 10 of the Hot 100 charts, further cementing its place as one of the most enduring hits in music history. The song has been a staple of the holiday season for over two decades.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has had a remarkable run on the Hot 100 charts, and its success is not limited to the holiday season. The song has also appeared on various charts throughout the year, including the Billboard 200 and the Digital Song Sales charts.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is not only a holiday classic but also a Hot 100 record breaker. The song has become synonymous with the holiday season and has cemented Carey's place as one of the greatest artists in music history.
