Kylie Minogue Secures First UK Christmas Number One

In a festive achievement, Kylie Minogue has claimed her first Christmas number one in the UK with her new hit “XMAS.” The Australian singer, now 57, becomes the first solo female artist in over a decade to secure this highly coveted seasonal chart position.

This milestone marks a significant moment in Minogue’s career as she sets a record by becoming the first woman to achieve number one singles across four different decades.

Key Developments

• Kylie Minogue’s single “XMAS” has topped the UK singles chart for Christmas.
• She is the first solo female artist since Sam Bailey’s “Skyscraper” in 2013 to achieve this honor.
• Minogue has now become the first woman to have number one singles in four separate decades.
• Her single features a music video where she instructs a dance for children and adults, with a special appearance from ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus.
• “XMAS” is followed in the chart by “Last Christmas” by Wham! and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey.

Full Report

Kylie Minogue’s Celebration

Minogue expressed her gratitude and excitement over this milestone, stating it was “hard to put into words” how special leading the singles chart felt. She described being Christmas number one as “the most wonderful gift” and extended her wishes for a Merry Christmas to her supporters.

Chart Positioning

“XMAS” finds itself in the spotlight of the UK charts, succeeding the previous Christmas number one, “Last Christmas” by Wham!, which had held the top position for the last two years. The top five charts also feature Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” at the third spot, followed by Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” at four, and the charity single “Lullaby” by Together for Palestine at number five.

Industry Recognition

Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company, noted Minogue’s achievement, suggesting she may now be positioned to rival Mariah Carey as the “queen of Christmas.” He congratulated Minogue, recognizing her status as a celebrated figure in the music industry.

Context & Previous Events

Prior to Minogue’s recent accomplishment, the last Australian artist to win the Christmas number one title was Nicole Kidman, who collaborated with Robbie Williams in 2001 for the song “Somethin’ Stupid.” Minogue’s previous chart successes include hits like “I Should Be So Lucky,” “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head,” and “Slow,” bringing her total number one singles to eight.