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Artist Spotlight: Mariah Carey

December 6, 2022

The undisputed queen of Christmas Mariah Carey is December’s Artist Spotlight. Here are a few Christmas-related facts about Mariah that you might not know…

– Mariah’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ broke Spotify’s single-day record on Christmas Day in 2018 with 10.82 million plays in 24 hours and in 2019 with more than 12 million streams.

– The song reached Number 1 on the Official UK Chart for the first time 26 years after its release.

– Mariah’s ‘Oh Santa’ featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson is a 2020 re-record of her 2010 track for the soundtrack of her Magical Christmas Special, a holiday spectacular on Apple TV+.

Spotlight On – All I Want For Christmas Is You

Spotlight On – All I Want For Christmas Is You

Originally released in 1994, this Christmas classic has become bigger than the North Pole. Every year on November first, as spooky season crawls back into its grave, Mariah emerges and the festivities begin. 

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Visit our Christmas Village!

Visit our Christmas Village!

It’s time to get festive with our Christmas Village! Explore the Last Christmas Chalet, take a trip to Mariah’s Grotto or visit the Christmas Arcade. There’s fun for everyone.

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Mariah Carey – #1’s on Coloured Vinyl

Mariah Carey – #1’s on Coloured Vinyl

Mariah’s iconic #1’s collection will be released on coloured vinyl for the first time on 26th July. A collection of Mariah Carey’s first 13 chart-topping singles.

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Artist Spotlight – Paloma Faith

Artist Spotlight – Paloma Faith

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the release of A Perfect Contradiction, Paloma Faith’s incredible third studio album. In celebration, this month our artist spotlight lands on Paloma Faith.

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2024 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Sade, Mariah Carey and many more

2024 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Sade, Mariah Carey and many more

Congratulations to the 2024 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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Artist Spotlight – Calvin Harris

Artist Spotlight – Calvin Harris

Today, January 17th, is Calvin’s birthday (and this year it’s a big one). So to celebrate the DJ, producer, songwriter, heartthrob and all round talent that is Calvin Harris, we’re shining our Artist Spotlight on some of his finest works! 

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WHAM! Make history as ‘Last Christmas’ claims its first ever UK Christmas No.1!

WHAM! Make history as ‘Last Christmas’ claims its first ever UK Christmas No.1!

Britain’s much-loved duo WHAM! have claimed the Official UK Christmas Number 1 with ‘Last Christmas’ for the first time since the song was released nearly 40 years ago!

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Spotlight in Stereo – The Office Christmas Party!

Spotlight in Stereo – The Office Christmas Party!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so make sure you’re accompanying your festive spirit with some gift-wrapped classics and press play on these Spotlight Stereo Christmas gifts! 

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Back in the Spotlight – Mariah Carey!

Back in the Spotlight – Mariah Carey!

This week we’re celebrating thirty years since the release of Mariah Carey’s conquering hit, Hero. She’s one of the most legendary voices in music and with so many incredible songs in her repertoire, we’re constantly championing her talents!

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Artist Spotlight: JLS

Artist Spotlight: JLS

This October, JLS kick off a huge run of dates at arenas around the UK, so to celebrate, we’re shining our Artist Spotlight on JLS!

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