Mariah Carey's Holiday Hit Reigns Again

Christmas wouldn't feel complete without Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” shining on the ARIA Singles Chart. This timeless holiday track is back at No. 1 this week, maintaining its status as the ultimate festive anthem. Since its release in 1994, the song has grown from a seasonal favorite to a chart-topping powerhouse, first hitting No. 1 in Australia in 2018. This year, it marks its eighth week at the top, solidifying Carey’s holiday magic.

According to Billboard, after briefly dropping to No. 3 last week, the iconic hit surged past Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” which holds the No. 2 spot, continuing to chart annually since 2017. The top five is further filled with classic holiday tunes, including Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at No. 3, Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” at No. 4, and Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” at No. 5, creating a festive atmosphere across the chart. Meanwhile, on the ARIA Albums Chart, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet has reclaimed the No. 1 position, marking its seventh week in the top spot, and its first return since mid-October. Michael Bublé’s Christmas album, a consistent favorite, has climbed to No. 2, reflecting Australians’ love for his holiday classics.

SZA’s SOS, which first reached No. 1 in 2023, has made a notable comeback, jumping to No. 4, partly due to the release of its deluxe “Lana” edition, featuring new tracks like “Saturn.” Like the holiday classics dominating the singles chart, SOS proves to have lasting appeal, remaining strong on the charts.

While Christmas songs dominate the singles chart, Short N’ Sweet shows remarkable staying power amidst the seasonal rush. On the global stage, Mariah Carey continues her reign. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has also returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, adding to its impressive 13-week total at the top. The song’s enduring popularity shows no signs of waning, continuing to spread joy to listeners worldwide each holiday season.