Mariah-Careys annual holiday takeover has officially reached historic status. Her enduring seasonal hit, All I Want for Christmas Is You, has broken the record for the longest run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, logging a landmark 20 weeks at the charts peak.The song reclaimed the top spot last week as holiday listening surged nationwide, then promptly pushed past the previous record of 19 weeks. That benchmark had been jointly held by Lil Nas Xs Old Town Road, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, and Shaboozeys crossover smash A Bar Song (Tipsy). With this latest achievement, Carey now stands alone atop one of Billboards most competitive all-time rankings.A Seasonal Song With Staying PowerOriginally released in 1994, All I Want for Christmas Is You has evolved from festive favorite into an annual chart juggernaut. Its latest No. 1 showing also marks the tracks 77th week on the Hot 100 overall, tying Dua Lipas Levitating for the longest chart run ever achieved by a female artist.The songs yearly resurgence has become so reliable that Billboard watchers now treat its December return as a seasonal constant, much like twinkle lights or last-minute gift panic. Each winter, the track reenters the chart conversation, often displacing newer releases with ease.Careys Second Chart-Defining MomentThis isnt Careys first time reshaping Hot 100 history. In 1995, her collaboration with Boyz II Men, One Sweet Day, spent 16 weeks at No. 1 a record that stood unchallenged for 23 years. That earlier reign helped define the modern era of chart longevity and cemented Careys reputation as a singles powerhouse.Taken together, the milestones underscore her rare ability to dominate across decades, formats, and listening habits. Few artists have managed to command both contemporary radio and long-term cultural memory in the same way.Holiday Music Rules the Top 10Careys chart win arrives amid a broader seasonal sweep. Eight of the top 10 songs on the Hot 100 this week are holiday titles, turning the upper tier of the chart into a festive playlist.Brenda Lees Rockin Around the Christmas Tree holds steady at No. 2, followed by Wham!s Last Christmas, Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock, and Ariana Grandes modern favorite Santa Tell Me. The only non-holiday tracks breaking through are Huntrxs Golden at No. 6 and Taylor Swifts The Fate of Ophelia at No. 7.Albums Tell a Similar StoryThe seasonal surge extends beyond singles. Taylor Swifts latest release, The Life of a Showgirl, secures its ninth week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, managing to hold off a wave of Christmas classics flooding the chart.Five holiday albums occupy spots in the top 10, including Michael Bubls Christmas at No. 4, Bing Crosbys Ultimate Christmas at No. 5, and Nat King Coles The Christmas Song at No. 6. Vince Guaraldi Trios A Charlie Brown Christmas lands at No. 8, with Phil Spectors famed compilation close behind at No. 9.As December listening habits continue to lean nostalgic, Careys latest record confirms what fans already know: when the holidays arrive, Mariah still runs the charts.Source