Ariana Grande Celebrates 10 Years of "Santa Tell Me" 🎄✨
Can you believe it? 🎉 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? ✨🎶 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. 🎤🌟 "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 📈
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. 🎉📅
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." 🎶❤️
The Journey of "Santa Tell Me" 🛤️
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. 🎁 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." 🌨️❄️
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." 👑🕊️
Fun Fact! 🎤
Did you know that the original video concept for "Santa Tell Me" featured Ariana in Christmas lingerie hitting Santa with a cane pole? 😂 Thankfully, the label gave her some guidance, and she pivoted to the visually appealing version we know today! 🎥
Final Thoughts 🌟
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! 🎁🌲
Here’s to 10 more years of joy and cheer from Ariana Grande’s holiday classic! What are your favorite holiday songs? Let us know in the comments! 🎉👇
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