Mariah Carey did what she does best this holiday season—delivering a festive performance that captured the spirit of Christmas. The debut of NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix kicked off with Carey, often dubbed the “Queen of Christmas,” performing her iconic holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
The pre-recorded performance aired ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET. Carey’s rendition stood out as one of the day’s most memorable moments, adding star power to an event that also featured a halftime show by Beyoncé in Houston during the Ravens-Texans game, told CBS News.
In addition to her NFL Christmas Gameday appearance, Carey’s timeless holiday anthem, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” achieved a major milestone on December 9. The track spent its 15th cumulative week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reclaimed the top spot on Billboard’s Holiday 100 chart, solidifying its place as a perennial favorite during the holiday season.
Carey’s NFL Christmas Gameday performance came shortly after the conclusion of her successful “Christmas Time” holiday tour, which wrapped up with a snow-filled spectacle in Brooklyn earlier this week.
By blending the excitement of football with festive cheer, Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday showcased the lasting appeal of Carey’s holiday music, further establishing the growing popularity of holiday entertainment. Carey’s continued dominance of the holiday music scene proves that her influence during the season is as powerful as ever.