The Mariah Carey Christmas Domination Cannot Be Stopped

Mariah Carey expressed her gratitude that her Christmas anthem was at the top of the charts, reflecting on the song’s global influence: “When I wrote [it], I had absolutely no idea the impact the song would eventually have worldwide. I’m so full of gratitude that so many people enjoy it with me every year.”This year, streams, airplay, and sales all played a role in its return to the top spot. During the tracking week, Mariah Carey’s Christmas track garnered 42.2 million streams, a 10 percent increase, boosted by the December 8 premiere of its “Festive Lambs Edition” video. Radio airplay also contributed, with 26.1 million audience impressions, an 8 percent uptick, while sales saw a significant spike, reaching 8,000 downloads, a 68 percent increase.The timing of Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas One and All!” tour, including a show at New York’s Madison Square Garden on December 9, likely contributed to the heightened interest in the holiday classic.