Kylie Minogue Claims First Christmas Number One with ‘XMAS’
Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue has accomplished a significant milestone by achieving her first Christmas number one in the UK with her festive track, “XMAS”. The 57-year-old artist is the first solo female to reach this coveted position in 12 years, following Sam Bailey’s success with “Skyscraper” in 2013, as reported by The Official Charts Company.
A Remarkable Achievement
In addition to this achievement, Minogue has made history as the first woman to secure number one singles across four different decades. This latest triumph comes on the heels of two consecutive years in which Wham!’s “Last Christmas” held the top spot during the festive season.
Reflecting on her achievement, Minogue expressed her overwhelming gratitude, stating that being Christmas number one feels like “the most wonderful gift”. She thanked her fans for their support and extended her holiday wishes with a heartfelt, “Merry Christmas.”
Details of the Track
Her new single, pronounced “X-M-A-S”, is accompanied by a vibrant music video featuring Minogue teaching a dance to a diverse group of children and adults. The video also makes a special cameo appearance from Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA, adding to its festive appeal.
Following Minogue’s “XMAS” in the singles chart are “Last Christmas” at number two and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” in the third position.
The Top Five Breakdown
The current top five singles for the Christmas chart are as follows:
- 1. Kylie Minogue – XMAS
- 2. Wham! – Last Christmas
- 3. Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You
- 4. Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
- 5. Together For Palestine – Lullaby (highest new entry)
Background
Minogue’s latest success is particularly noteworthy as it marks her eighth time topping the UK singles chart, adding to her impressive repertoire that includes hits like “I Should Be So Lucky” and “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”.
Martin Talbot, Chief Executive of the Official Charts Company, noted this achievement could position Minogue to rival Mariah Carey as the “queen of Christmas”. He congratulated her on what he deemed “an amazing achievement” for the beloved artist, often referred to as a national treasure.
The last Australian to capture the Christmas number one was Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, who peaked in 2001 with “Somethin’ Stupid,” a collaboration with Robbie Williams.
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