Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' has broken the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with 20 weeks, solidifying its status as a holiday chart staple and potentially setting a new record for longest run overall. The song's popularity has been boosted by streaming, and it continues to dominate during the holiday seasons, while other artists like Ariana Grande and She & Him also make notable chart appearances.
Brenda Lee's holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking her third No. 1 hit and her first since 1960. The song, originally released in 1958, has seen a surge in streams and downloads, and holds the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart. Lee's achievement extends her record as the artist with the longest span of topping the Hot 100, and at 79 years old, she becomes the senior-most artist to rule the chart. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" remains at No. 2.
Mariah Carey's iconic holiday hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You," continues to dominate the charts and has become the most successful Christmas song of all time. The song's popularity can be attributed to its timeless appeal, catchy melody, and relatable lyrics. However, the song's co-authors, Carey and Walter Afanasieff, are embroiled in a feud, and they are currently facing a lawsuit from songwriters claiming copyright infringement. Despite the controversy, "All I Want for Christmas is You" remains a holiday staple and is expected to earn over $100 million this season.
Brenda Lee, the music legend, celebrates her upcoming 79th birthday with the news that her holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, 65 years after its release. This makes Lee the oldest woman ever to top the chart and sets a new record for the longest wait between a song's release and reaching No. 1. The song joins Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and "The Chipmunk Song" as the only holiday songs to achieve this feat.
