Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday anthem, All I Want for Christmas Is You, has reached yet another milestone, cementing its legacy as a record-breaking masterpiece. In 2024, the song became the longest-charting hit by a Black woman in the 66-year history of the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the impressive run of SZA’s Snooze.

The festive classic, which first graced the charts in 1994, celebrated its 18th week at #1 last week, achieving the longest reign for any female artist in Hot 100 history. Remarkably, this milestone was reached in the song’s 71st week on the chart, setting a new precedent for longevity by a Black female artist.

Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You has become synonymous with the holiday season, reappearing on the charts each year and breaking records along the way. While its annual resurgence has already made it a global phenomenon, this latest achievement solidifies its influence in both music and cultural history.

Before Carey’s triumph, SZA’s Snooze, a standout track from her album SOS, held the record with an impressive 70 weeks on the Hot 100. The transition of this title from SZA to Carey highlights the enduring power of Christmas—a song that continues to captivate audiences nearly three decades after its release.

In the broader context of female artists on the Hot 100, Carey’s Christmas now stands as the second-longest-charting song of all time, trailing only Dua Lipa’s Levitating, which held its position on the chart for an astounding 77 weeks.

This places Carey among a small, elite group of artists whose music transcends eras, proving that All I Want for Christmas Is You is not just a seasonal favorite but a cultural staple.

Carey’s record-breaking achievement carries deeper significance as it shines a light on the contributions of Black women to the music industry. From SZA’s Snooze to Carey’s Christmas, these chart-topping milestones celebrate the influence and talent of Black women in shaping the soundscape of contemporary music.

While Carey’s song holds the crown for now, the ever-evolving music industry leaves room for future artists to make their mark. But for today, All I Want for Christmas Is You stands tall as both a holiday classic and a groundbreaking achievement in music history.

As the holiday season approaches each year, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You continues to spread cheer and nostalgia. Its annual reentry into the charts is a testament to its universal appeal and Carey’s unmatched ability to create music that resonates across generations.

With this latest record, Carey not only solidifies her title as the “Queen of Christmas” but also further cements her place as one of the most influential artists of all time.