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 The singer has been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" thanks to her classic track "All I Want for Christmas is You" that continues to rule the charts for 28 years after it first released. Mariah Carey is a master in Christmas merchandise, voiceovers, and books. The track was recorded in August 1994 at The Hit Factory, New York. It was originally released as the first single from the Merry Christmas album in October 1994, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The track was a showcase for Carey's interpretations as well as new material that she had written together with Walter Afanasieff. It was a hit song and remains among the most popular singles in any genre, as per the RIAA. It's also the most popular holiday ringtone in the US.In 2021, the track became the first and only holiday single to ever be awarded the RIAA's coveted Diamond Award - a recognition which is given out after a total of US$10 million in revenue and streaming revenue in the US.