Mariah Carey Breaks Spotify Streaming Record with 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Sets New Streaming Record

Mariah Carey's iconic holiday anthem, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You,' has broken the record for most streams in a single day on Spotify. On December 24, the song was streamed an astonishing 23,701,697 times, surpassing last year's record of 21,273,357 streams on the same day.

Previously, the record was held by Adele's 'Easy On Me,' which garnered 19,749,704 plays on its release date. 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' also holds the record for most daily Spotify streams on Christmas Eve, with over 10 million streams in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Since its release in 1994, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' has been streamed over 1.4 billion times on Spotify.

Accolades and Certifications for Mariah Carey

In addition to the streaming record, Mariah Carey has received several accolades and certifications for her holiday song. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently awarded Carey four new certifications, including 14x platinum for 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' and platinum for 'O Holy Night.' Her Christmas album has also gone nine times platinum.

In 2019, the song earned over $2 million in royalties on Spotify alone and topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first time. Since then, it has continued to generate significant streaming revenue.

To commemorate the song's 25th anniversary, Mariah Carey also received three Guinness World Records, including highest-charting holiday song on the Hot 100 by a solo artist, most streamed track on Spotify in 24 hours, and most weeks in the UK singles Top 10 chart for a Christmas song.

Continued Success for 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' remains a holiday favorite and continues to solidify its place as a modern Christmas classic. The song's enduring popularity on streaming platforms showcases its timeless appeal and resonates with listeners year after year.

With each passing holiday season, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' reinforces its status as a global phenomenon and reaffirms Mariah Carey's position as the 'Queen of Christmas.'