Summary
Kylie Minogue's song "XMAS" has become the Christmas number one hit in the UK, surpassing Wham!'s "Last Christmas." Kylie is now the first female artist to have UK number one hits in four different decades. She achieved this milestone partly through promoting her music on Amazon Music and offering exclusive vinyl and CD singles.
Key Facts
- Kylie Minogue's song "XMAS" is the Christmas number one in the UK.
- This gives Kylie the distinction of being the first female artist to have UK number one hits across four decades.
- Wham!'s "Last Christmas" was the top song in both 2023 and 2024 before Kylie's song.
- Kylie's song was released through an expanded edition of her album "Kylie Christmas."
- The song was available exclusively on Amazon Music and not on Spotify or Apple Music.
- Her music had significant sales on Amazon and was supported by limited edition physical releases.
- Martin Talbot from the Official Charts Company noted that Kylie actively pursued this achievement.
- Other notable songs in the Christmas chart include those by Mariah Carey and Brenda Lee.
