Mariah Carey’s unstoppable holiday anthem has reached another historic milestone. The festive favorite “All I Want for Christmas Is You” just surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify. Additionally, the track earned 16x Platinum certification from the RIAA, setting a new record for female artists.
Holiday Queen’s Streaming Success Soars to New Heights
The self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas expressed her gratitude for this unprecedented achievement. “This is beyond incredible,” Carey stated. “I’m honored to have ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ be the first holiday track on Spotify to reach 2 Billion Streams!”
The song’s popularity continues to grow, especially among younger listeners. Recent data shows it ranks among their top three most-played holiday tracks this year.
Record-Breaking Holiday Performance Numbers
Since November 1, the song’s streaming numbers have exploded globally. Statistics reveal an impressive 860 percent increase worldwide. Meanwhile, U.S. numbers soared even higher with a stunning 1,100 percent jump.
The track dominated Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Chart across 21 countries by Christmas Day 2023. Furthermore, it has maintained its position as the number one global song every Christmas since 2016.
Christmas Day Netflix Special and Tour Success
Fans can catch Carey’s festive spirit on Netflix this Christmas Day. She’ll perform her record-breaking hit during the NFL Christmas Gameday Show Open.
Fresh from completing her largest Christmas tour ever, Carey continues to expand her holiday empire. The performance comes at the perfect time to celebrate the song’s latest achievements.
Three Decades of Christmas Magic
Released 30 years ago, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has become more than just a seasonal hit. The song’s global streams have increased by nearly 120 percent over the past five years.
As the best-selling female artist of all time, Carey’s holiday classic has transcended generations. It remains Spotify’s most-streamed holiday song both in the United States and worldwide.