{"id":83662,"date":"2023-11-20T17:43:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T17:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=83662"},"modified":"2023-11-20T17:43:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T17:43:59","slug":"mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-2023-billboard-music-awards","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-2023-billboard-music-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariah Carey’s Performance of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Steals the Spotlight at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. The show airs on November 19, 2023 on BBMAs.watch. (Photo by Gilbert Flores\/Penske Media via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Renowned as the “Queen of Christmas<\/a>,” Mariah Carey delivered a breathtaking performance of her iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards<\/a> last night.<\/p>\n

This marked the first time she graced an awards show stage with the festive anthem, creating an eagerly anticipated and unforgettable moment.<\/p>\n

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Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. The show airs on November 19, 2023 on BBMAs.watch. (Photo by Gilbert Flores\/Penske Media via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taking center stage in a dazzling white minidress, Carey captivated the audience with her powerhouse vocals, reaffirming her status as a holiday music icon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This milestone performance not only re-solidified Carey’s position in the music industry but also marked a triumphant return to impressively performing her hit song after previous stints of lipsyncing, as well as past highly criticized live performances.<\/p>\n

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Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. The show airs on November 19, 2023 on BBMAs.watch. (Photo by Gilbert Flores\/Penske Media via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beyond its significance for Carey, the performance provided a much-needed boost for the Billboard Music Awards, which has faced challenges in recent years in regard to changing consumer habits, declining viewership, and industry competition.<\/p>\n

The event garnered a substantial online audience, streaming live on the Billboard website and gaining traction on social media \u2014 and Carey’s highly talked-about performance<\/a> contributed to making the 2023 Billboard Music Awards a memorable and successful show.<\/p>\n

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