Music streaming service Spotify has revealed the most streamed artists and songs this holiday season.
Jose Mari Chan, one of the most iconic Filipino Christmas figures, emerged as the No. 1 most streamed holiday artists on Spotify in the Philippines. He is followed by Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé.
Jose Mari Chan (Universal Records Philippines)
Mariah Carey (Instagram)
(Photos from Spotify Philippines)
Popular holiday classics are holding their places at the top, proving their timelessness and staying power.
This year, the Philippines' most streamed song on Spotify is Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
In second place is “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande, followed by Wham!’s “Last Christmas - Single Version.” Rounding up the top five are Jose Mari Chan’s “Christmas in Our Hearts” and Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
It’s a battle of the generations among the season’s most-streamed holiday tracks worldwide – with songs from the ‘50s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s all making the top five list.
Globally, Mariah Carey's hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (1994) continues to hold the top spot, followed by Wham's "Last Christmas" (1984) and Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" (1958).
Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock" (1957) and Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me" (2014) complete the list of the global top holiday tracks.
The most-streamed Christmas album of all time is Christmas by Michael Bublé, who is also the top streamed holiday artist globally. Known for his soulful renditions of classic holiday tunes, it is no doubt that his velvety voice captures the essence of the season, bringing joy and warmth to listeners. Joining him in the list are Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Ariana Grande, and Frank Sinatra.
Listeners are eager to hum along to this season, as based on data from Spotify, holiday playlist creation by listeners from around the world has spiked over 1,400 percent since the start of November — a testament that the platform is the go-to destination for all things festive when it comes to music.
To keep the merriment flowing, check out some of Spotify’s festive playlists like Paskong Pinoy, Christmas Hits, Christmas Classics, Country Christmas, New Music Holiday, and Snow Globe.
2023 Global Top Holiday Artists of the Year
2. Mariah Carey
3. Bing Crosby
2023 Global Top Holiday Songs of the Year
1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
2. “Last Christmas” by Wham!
3. “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
4. “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
5. “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande
2023 Philippines Top Holiday Artists of the Year
3. Mariah Carey
2023 Philippines Top Holiday Songs of the Year
1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
2. “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande
3. “Last Christmas - Single Version” by Wham!