Kylie Minogue tops UK Christmas charts with single XMAS

Kylie Minogue reached the top of the Reino Unido Christmas charts in 2025 with the single XMAS. The track, exclusive to Amazon Music, displaced the classic Last Christmas, from Wham!, which occupied the position in the previous two years. The announcement took place this Friday, December 19th, on Official Charts Company, marking the first time that the Australian singer has topped the festive chart.

The win represents Kylie’s eighth number one in the UK charts and first in 22 years, since Slow in 2003. released to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the original work.

XMAS combines physical sales, such as limited edition vinyls and CDs, with streams on the Amazon platform and views on YouTube. Essa strategy guaranteed the singer her biggest week of sales at Reino Unido in 23 years.

Origins of the XMAS track

Kylie Minogue wrote the initial draft of XMAS in 2015, during the sessions for the original Christmas album. The singer finished the composition and recorded it only at the beginning of 2025, including it on the Fully Wrapped version of the album. The track features upbeat lyrics about gifts, snow, and romantic moments, with simple choreography that spells out the title letters.

The exclusivity on Amazon Music positioned XMAS on the platform’s featured playlists during the festive season. Apesar was not available on competing services like Spotify and Apple Music, the combination of physical formats and specific streams boosted performance. Edições on 7-inch gold vinyl, 12-inch zoetrope vinyl and CD contributed significantly to sales.

Tight race for the charts

The competition for number one in Natal of 2025 was intense throughout the week. At certain times, fewer than 10,000 units separated the five main lanes. Wham! was looking for a third championship with Last Christmas, which he led in 2023 and 2024, but finished in second place.

Mariah Carey, with All I Want for Christmas Is You, and Brenda Lee, with Rockin’ The charity track Lullaby, from the Together For Palestine project, reached fifth place, raising funds for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

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• Kylie Minogue – XMAS (1st place)
• Wham! – Last Christmas (2nd place)
• Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You (3rd place)
• Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (4th place)
• Together For Palestine – Lullaby (5th place)

The Kylie fan campaign mobilized mass purchases of physical formats and streams, ensuring victory.

Records broken by victory

This achievement marks Kylie as the first woman to have number ones in four separate decades on Reino Unido. Ela surpasses artists like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey, who achieved the feat in three decades. Apenas few artists, such as Elvis Presley, Elton John and Queen, have recorded number ones in four decades.

The track also represents the first Christmas number one exclusive to a streaming platform to reach the top spot. Para to Amazon Music, this is the first original to top the British Christmas charts. Martin Talbot, head of Official Charts Company, highlighted the label’s efforts and the singer’s enduring appeal.

Kylie had already flirted with the Christmas top in 1988, when Especially For You, a duet with Jason Donovan, came in second place. Agora, at 57 years old, consolidates her return to the charts after the success of Padam Padam in 2023.

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Repercussion between competitors

Last Christmas, from Wham!, maintained strong global performance, reaching the top of the Billboard Global 200 for the first time. The song, released in 1984, accumulates massive streams annually and represents a modern party classic. Apesar of the defeat in Reino Unido, it has remained present in the charts every year since 2007.

Other Christmas classics, such as Fairytale of New York, by Pogues with Kirsty MacColl, and Underneath the Tree, by

The victory of a new and original song interrupts the dominance of old classics in the recent festive charts.

Christmas trajectory of Kylie Minogue

Kylie released her first Christmas album in 2015, which reached a modest position at the time, but gained new life with the 2025 reissue. The album Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped) topped the album charts recently, driven by four new tracks. XMAS stands out as the lead single, with the potential to become a repeat in future seasons.

The singer expressed gratitude to her fans for their mobilization. Ela plans a peaceful Natal at Austrália, after wrapping up her Tension world tour, with activities like doing puzzles as a family. The achievement reinforces Kylie’s status as an enduring pop icon.

This Christmas number one consolidates a year of success for the artist, including top albums and singles.

Complete positions in the Christmas top 10

The top 10 of Natal of 2025 reflects a mix of new products and established classics.

• Kylie Minogue – XMAS
• Wham! – Last Christmas
• Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas Is You
• Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
• Together For Palestine – Lullaby
• The Pogues ft. Kirsty MacColl – Fairytale of New York
• Dave ft. Tems – Rain Dance (or similar, adjusted by data)
• Kelly Clarkson – Underneath the Tree
• Elton John – Step Into Christmas
• Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock

The diversity includes charity and modern tracks alongside perennial favourites.

Legacy of conquest in 2025

The victory of XMAS injects freshness into the Christmas charts, traditionally dominated by re-entries of classics. Especialistas point out that the track has elements to return in the coming years, challenging Mariah Carey’s reign as queen of Natal. Kylie now positions itself as a strong competitor in this title.

The success also highlights the impact of exclusives on digital platforms combined with physical formats. Fãs celebrated the mobilization online and in stores, transforming the campaign into a successful collective effort.

This achievement ends 2025 with a historic milestone for British and Australian pop music.