MARIAH CAREY TO DELIVER FIRST-EVER AWARD SHOW PERFORMANCE OF “ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU” ON THE “2023 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”

Carey to Receive Chart Achievement Honor Celebrating the Iconic Holiday Anthem

Catch the “2023 Billboard Music Awards” Presented by Marriott Bonvoy on Sunday, November 19 on BBMAs.watch

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WHO:

Queen of Christmas and music icon Mariah Carey will take the BBMA stage for a festive Aspen-inspired and surprise-filled performance of “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” which will mark the first time in history the iconic holiday hit single has ever been performed on an awards show. Carey will be honored with the Billboard Chart Achievement Award for the chart-topping holiday classic. She is currently on her Merry Christmas One and All! tour and will wrap on December 17 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Creative directed by the legendary Debbie Allen, Carey’s performance is part of a star-filled lineup of previously announced BBMA performers including David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, KAROL G, NewJeans, Peso Pluma, Stray Kids, and Morgan Wallen.

Mariah Carey Billboard Fast Facts:

• Mariah Carey holds the record for the artist with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (91), artist with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart (91), and female songwriter with the most Hot 100 No. 1 hits (18).
• Carey is also the only artist to send her first five singles to No. 1 on the Hot 100.
• “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has climbed to No. 1 on the Hot 100 every year since 2019, and as of November 2023, has spent 12 total weeks at No. 1. It’s only the second holiday song to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100, after “The Chipmunk Song” in 1958
• “All I Want for Christmas Is You” became Mariah’s 19^th Hot 100 No. 1 in 2019, extending her record for the most No. 1s of any solo artist.

Mariah Carey has 18 Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, including 6 No. 1 albums.

WHAT:

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” (BBMAs) Presented by Marriott Bonvoy will celebrate music’s greatest achievements, honoring the year’s hottest names in music determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts. The BBMAs will deliver a reimagined award show concept that will entertain fans with music and exclusive content, including winner celebrations, behind-the-scenes moments, and performances created by the world’s biggest chart-topping artists. Performances and award celebrations will take place in global locations, in the midst of sold-out tours, and in custom venues – all with bespoke BBMAs creative.

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the BBMAs and Spotify ‘Fans First’ have teamed up to identify fans who have consumed the most hours of music over the past year and helped drive their favorite artists to the top spots on the Billboard charts. These fans will receive a “golden ticket” granting them access to attend a once-in-a-lifetime performance curated by their favorite artists, expressly for the “2023 Billboard Music Awards.”

Follow the BBMAs on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube, join the conversation with #BBMAs and get the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and BBMAs.watch.

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel program and marketplace. One special BBMAs performance and two exclusive acceptance speeches will be hosted at extraordinary hotel brands within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Additionally, Marriott Bonvoy will be providing a select group of fans access to attend five BBMAs performances via Marriott Bonvoy Moments.

Other sponsors include Lexus, who will be surprising one lucky fan with the ultimate VIP treatment. In addition to having the best seat in the house, they’ll Experience Amazing with a private ride in a luxury Lexus vehicle to the one-of-a-kind performance.

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” Presented by Marriott Bonvoy is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

TUNE-IN:

Performances and awards will roll out across BBMAs and Billboard social channels, as well as via BBMAs.watch on Sunday, November 19 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

ASSETS:

Download performer social media assets, interview, and more below:

• Interview (Courtesy of Billboard Music Awards): CLICK HERE

BBMAs Media Assets: CLICK HERE

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis
bbma@ssmandl.com

Dick Clark Productions
Gina Sorial
gsorial@dickclark.com

Lydia Baskharoon
lbaskharoon@dickclark.com

About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions is the world’s largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “American Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit www.DickClark.com.

About Billboard
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning 15 countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year’s ceremony, as Billboard’s chart data measures fans’ engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe. 

About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques®. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. To download the Marriott app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.