Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” Becomes the Biggest No. 1 Hit Ever

Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has officially become the longest-running number-one song in Billboard Hot 100 history, cementing its place as a modern Christmas classic.

First released in 1994, the song has returned to the top of the charts every holiday season since 2019, accumulating a record-breaking 20 weeks at number one.

Carey has spoken openly about initially criticizing the song and feeling unsure about recording a Christmas album early in her career, before eventually embracing it as a joyful tradition shared with her children and fans worldwide.

The song appeared on her album “Merry Christmas,” which has now been certified Diamond by the RIAA, further underscoring its cultural impact.

With 19 number-one hits overall and another major Olympic performance ahead, Carey continues to shape pop music history decades into her career.