The 5 Shocking Records Ariana Grande’s ‘Santa Tell Me’ Broke On Its 10th Anniversary (2024)
Ariana Grande’s "Santa Tell Me" is no longer just a festive bop; it’s an undeniable, modern-day Christmas classic that continues to shatter records a full decade after its release. As of December 2025, the song’s enduring popularity has cemented its status alongside holiday titans like Mariah Carey and Wham!, achieving new, surprising milestones during its 10th-anniversary celebration in late 2024 and early 2025.
The song, originally released on November 24, 2014, as the lead single from her EP *Christmas Kisses*, has proven to be a slow-burn phenomenon, with its biggest chart successes coming years later. The recent 10th-anniversary push, which included a special edition and new live performance, propelled the track to unprecedented heights, proving that the demand for the catchy, R&B-infused holiday tune is stronger than ever.
Ariana Grande: A Full Profile and Career Snapshot
Ariana Grande-Butera is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her impressive four-octave vocal range and her ability to blend pop, R&B, and trap influences. Her career trajectory is a remarkable journey from Broadway stages to Nickelodeon screens to global pop superstardom.
- Full Name: Ariana Grande-Butera
- Born: June 26, 1993
- Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer
- Career Debut: Broadway musical *13* (2008)
- Breakthrough Role: Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s *Victorious* (2010–2013) and spin-off *Sam & Cat* (2013–2014).
- Studio Albums: *Yours Truly* (2013), *My Everything* (2014), *Dangerous Woman* (2016), *Sweetener* (2018), *Thank U, Next* (2019), *Positions* (2020), *Eternal Sunshine* (2024).
- Major Awards: Multiple Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Guinness World Records.
- Current Focus (2024/2025): Acting, specifically starring as Glinda in the two-part film adaptation of the musical *Wicked*, with the first part released in late 2024.
Grande's pivot back to acting in 2024, alongside the release of her critically acclaimed album *Eternal Sunshine*, has made the year one of her busiest and most successful, demonstrating her versatility as an artist. Her recent comments suggest that acting, particularly the *Wicked* films, is currently what she is "most inspired by," hinting at a potential shift in her career focus moving forward.
The 10th Anniversary Milestones: Why 2024 Was 'Santa Tell Me's' Biggest Year
Despite being a decade old, "Santa Tell Me" experienced a massive resurgence during the 2024 holiday season, largely driven by its 10th-anniversary celebration. This renewed attention resulted in a series of chart and streaming achievements that solidified its place in Christmas music history.
1. New Peak on the Billboard Hot 100
The most significant achievement of the 2024 season was the song's new peak position on the prestigious U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. After years of climbing, "Santa Tell Me" soared from its previous high to reach a new peak of No. 5 in the final weeks of 2024. This made it only the eighth holiday song in the chart's history to reach the top five, placing it in an elite category with classics like Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." This remarkable feat demonstrates the song's growing cultural relevance and its status as a permanent seasonal staple.
2. The Release of the 'Tenth Anniversary Edition'
To officially commemorate the milestone, a special "Tenth Anniversary Edition" of the single was released on December 16, 2024. This release, which often includes remastered audio, new packaging, or bonus tracks, generated significant buzz and re-engaged fans, driving further sales and streaming activity. The anniversary was also celebrated with a new live performance video of the song, which Grande shared with fans, expressing her gratitude for the love shown to the record over the past decade.
3. Surpassing 1.4 Billion Spotify Streams
In the world of digital music, "Santa Tell Me" has become a behemoth. In 2024, the track officially surpassed 1.4 billion streams on Spotify, a staggering number that few Christmas songs—or any songs, for that matter—ever achieve. This streaming power has contributed to Ariana Grande's overall success, with 2024 marking her biggest streaming year yet, reaching a total of 9 billion streams on the platform.
4. Dominating Asian Streaming Charts
The song's global appeal is often overlooked, but "Santa Tell Me" holds a particularly strong position in Asia. It is recognized as the most streamed Christmas song on MelOn, South Korea's largest music subscription service. This demonstrates the track's cross-cultural appeal and its ability to resonate with listeners far beyond the Western pop market, a crucial factor in its overall streaming success and yearly chart resurgence.
5. A Top 10 Hit in Over 20 Countries
While the focus is often on the U.S. charts, "Santa Tell Me" has achieved top 10 status in over 20 countries worldwide, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. Its consistent performance across multiple international markets shows that the song is a global holiday phenomenon, not just a regional hit. This widespread success is a testament to the songwriting prowess of Grande and her collaborators, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha, who crafted a song with universal holiday cheer and a timeless R&B groove.
The Legacy of 'Santa Tell Me' and the 'Christmas & Chill' Era
The success of "Santa Tell Me" set the stage for Ariana Grande to become the defining voice of modern holiday music, second only to Mariah Carey. The track's original release came a year after her first holiday EP, *Christmas Kisses*, but it was the R&B-infused sound of "Santa Tell Me" that truly connected with a new generation. This song paved the way for her second holiday project, the *Christmas & Chill* EP, released in 2015, which further explored a contemporary, laid-back R&B style for the season.
The music video for "Santa Tell Me" is also a piece of pop culture history. Filmed in early November 2014, the video features a casual, fun-filled setting at Grande's Los Angeles home, showcasing her and her friends dancing and exchanging gifts. This intimate, candid style helped the song feel fresh and relatable, distinguishing it from the often highly-produced holiday videos of the past.
In a landscape where classic holiday songs often dominate, "Santa Tell Me" is one of the very few original songs from the 2010s to achieve true perennial status. Its journey from a standalone single to a multi-billion-streamed, top-five Billboard hit in its 10th year makes it one of the most remarkable holiday music stories of the 21st century. As the years continue, it is only expected to climb higher and break more records, ensuring that Ariana Grande's voice will be a part of the holiday soundtrack for decades to come.
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