Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was inspired by a "boogie woogie" that her co-writer ad-libbed.

The classic festive track was originally released 30 years ago in 1994 from her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas. Surprisingly the song topped the UK Singles Chart for the first time ever on December 11, 2020, 26 years after its initial release. It made a brief return to the number one spot for a week in 2022.

Known for defrosting every holiday season to deliver renditions of classic Christmas songs, including her bestselling hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Carey’s St. Loui

Mariah Carey continues to remind us why she reigns supreme as the Queen of Christmas. The mother of two stopped fans in their tracks with a captivating Instagram post, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from her Christmas Time tour.

CHICAGO - A Chicago couple’s Christmas wish has already come true, thanks to Mariah Carey. Steven and Sauntez Johnson, newlyweds who tied the knot in September, danced to Carey’s "Lead the Way" at their wedding.

Mariah Carey defended her titled of the Queen of Christmas in her Footprint Center concert in Phoenix. It went well beyond "All I Want for Christmas."

Released in 1994, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' became a global success and is still reportedly earning Mariah Carey millions each year

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Mariah Carey performed at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Friday night as part of her Christmas Time Tour. Mariah Carey performs at Enterprise Center in St. Louis as part of her Christmas Time Tour on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Photo by Jon Gitchoff