Mariah Carey, affectionately crowned the “Queen of Christmas,” has another reason to celebrate this holiday season. Her iconic holiday anthem, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has been certified 16x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This milestone cements its status as one of the most beloved and successful holiday songs of all time.
A Journey of Holiday Domination
Originally released in 1994 as part of Carey’s debut Christmas album, Merry Christmas, the song’s rise to legendary status has been nothing short of remarkable. Surprisingly, it wasn’t certified gold (500,000 copies) until 2005. But its popularity skyrocketed in the late 2010s, reaching platinum status in 2019 and hitting 10x Platinum (Diamond certification) by December 2021.
Since then, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has seen explosive growth, with its certifications climbing to 12x Platinum in 2022, 14x Platinum in 2023, and now, an astounding 16x Platinum in 2024. The track has also spent an impressive 15 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reclaiming its No. 1 spot for the week ending December 7.
More Hits Join the Party
Carey’s holiday classic isn’t her only song earning accolades this season. Her 2005 single “Shake It Off” has been certified 2x Platinum, while “Obsessed,” the lead single from her 2009 album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, has reached 4x Platinum. These achievements showcase her enduring influence across multiple eras of music.
The Christmas Time Tour
Currently, Mariah Carey is spreading holiday cheer on her Christmas Time tour. With stops at venues like Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the tour wraps up on December 17, continuing her tradition of making the holidays magical for fans worldwide.
A Legacy of Joy and Success
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is more than just a song—it’s a global phenomenon that captures the spirit of the season. As her holiday empire grows, so does her legacy as an icon of music and Christmas cheer.
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