Kylie Minogue Achieves First Christmas Number One in the UK Charts

Kylie Minogue Secures First UK Christmas Number One with “XMAS”

Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue has made history by clinching her first Christmas number one in the UK with her festive hit “XMAS.” At 57, she becomes the first solo female artist in over a decade to achieve this holiday accolade, having last seen a solo female take the spot in 2013.

Why It Matters

Minogue’s success marks a significant milestone not only in her illustrious career but also in the music industry, as she becomes the first woman to achieve number one singles across four different decades. Following two years dominated by Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” her return to the top spot symbolizes a fresh wave of holiday spirit in the music scene.

Key Developments

Kylie Minogue’s “XMAS” climbs to the top of the UK singles chart, marking her first Christmas number one.
She is the first solo female artist to achieve this distinction since Sam Bailey in 2013.
Minogue also becomes the first woman to have number one singles in four different decades.
The music video for “XMAS” features Minogue alongside a group of children and special guest Björn Ulvaeus from Abba.
The singles chart is filled with Christmas favorites, with “Last Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” rounding out the top three.

Full Report

Kylie Minogue expressed her gratitude for the achievement, stating it was “hard to put into words” the emotions she experienced upon reaching the top of the chart. She described being the Christmas number one as “the most wonderful gift” and thanked her fans for their support. Minogue’s music video for “XMAS,” pronounced “X-M-A-S,” features an engaging dance lesson with both children and adults. It also includes a cameo by Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, adding an extra layer of charm to the festive offering.

The singles chart’s top five is complemented by Wham!’s perennial hit “Last Christmas” at number two and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey at three. Completing the list are Brenda Lee’s classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at four and a new entry, “Lullaby” by Together For Palestine, at number five.

Minogue’s previous chart successes include hits like “I Should Be So Lucky” and “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.” With her latest accomplishment, some experts, including Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company, speculate she might soon rival Mariah Carey as the “queen of Christmas.” Talbot congratulated Minogue, calling her an “adopted national treasure.”

Context & Previous Events

Prior to Kylie Minogue, the last female solo artist to achieve the Christmas number one title was Sam Bailey in 2013 with “Skyscraper.” The last Australian artist to hit the festive top spot was Nicole Kidman, who collaborated with Robbie Williams on “Somethin’ Stupid” in 2001. Minogue has previously claimed the number one position on seven other occasions throughout her career.