Ariana Grande Celebrates 10 Years of "Santa Tell Me" ๐โจ
Can you believe it? ๐ Ariana Grande's beloved holiday classic, "Santa Tell Me," is officially 10 years old! Time really flies when you're dancing to your favorite songs, right? โจ๐ถ Let's dive into the nostalgia and joy surrounding this festive anthem!
On December 23, 2024, Ariana took to her Instagram to share a heartwarming video of herself performing a special live rendition of "Santa Tell Me" in a stunning white dress, accompanied by a full band. ๐ค๐ "Celebrating ten years of Santa Tell Me!" she wrote, thanking fans for their love over the years and wishing everyone a happy holiday!
A Streaming Sensation ๐
Just days before this celebration, Spotify announced that "Santa Tell Me" has become the most-streamed Christmas song of the 2010s and the third most-streamed holiday track of all time! It's no wonder this tune keeps bringing joy to listeners everywhere. ๐๐
The song recently made headlines again, landing at Number Nine on the Billboard Hot 100, proving its staying power against classics like Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." ๐ถโค๏ธ
The Journey of "Santa Tell Me" ๐ค๏ธ
Originally released in November 2014, "Santa Tell Me" found its way into our hearts after Ariana dropped her first Christmas EP, Christmas Kisses, in 2013. ๐ She later included a "naughty version" of the song in her second holiday EP, Christmas & Chill, in 2015, which featured more original tracks like "Not Just on Christmas" and "Winter Things." ๐จ๏ธโ๏ธ
Rolling Stone even ranked "Santa Tell Me" as Ariana's 41st best song of all time, acknowledging her competition with the iconic Mariah Carey for the title of "Queen of Christmas." ๐๐๏ธ
Fun Fact! ๐ค
Did you know that the original video concept for "Santa Tell Me" featured Ariana in Christmas lingerie hitting Santa with a cane pole? ๐ Thankfully, the label gave her some guidance, and she pivoted to the visually appealing version we know today! ๐ฅ
Final Thoughts ๐
As we cozy up this holiday season, let's crank up "Santa Tell Me" and celebrate a decade of its cheerful lyrics and infectious melody. Whether you're dashing through the snow or wrapping gifts, this song is a must-have on your holiday playlist! ๐๐ฒ
Hereโs to 10 more years of joy and cheer from Ariana Grandeโs holiday classic! What are your favorite holiday songs? Let us know in the comments! ๐๐
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