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Mariah Carey Celebrates 30 Years of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You

The holiday classic marks its milestone with special anniversary releases, a tour, and enduring chart success despite recent dips in listenership.

  • Mariah Carey has released 30th-anniversary editions of her hit song and album, including vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital deluxe versions with remastered tracks and bonus content.
  • The single has been certified 16× Platinum by the RIAA, making it the highest-certified single ever by a female artist, and continues to re-enter global charts annually.
  • Carey is currently on her 'Christmas Time' tour, celebrating the legacy of the song and her Merry Christmas album, with a final performance scheduled for December 17 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • Listenership for 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' has recently declined in October and November compared to previous years, according to Last.fm data.
  • The song has broken multiple records, including being the first holiday song to achieve diamond certification and inspiring hundreds of covers since its release in 1994.
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