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Kylie Minogue Dominates UK Christmas Chart Race with "XMAS"

12/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kylie Minogue, the Australian singer, leads the UK Christmas number one race with her festive single "XMAS," 7,000 units ahead of Wham's "Last Christmas" and the charity single "Lullaby."
The track is an Amazon exclusive, with strong playlist placements and promotion, including a performance on "Strictly Come Dancing."
Amazon Music's Alex Nutton highlighted Minogue's collaboration and the track's airplay and international appeal.
Final results will be revealed on December 19.

History

Historical Context

Wham!'s "Last Christmas," released on December 3, 1984, became a holiday staple, selling over 1.5 million copies in the UK. The song initially peaked at number two, overshadowed by Band Aid's charity single. The UK music scene has since seen a tradition of Christmas singles dominating the charts, with "Last Christmas" achieving Christmas number one in 2023, nearly 40 years after its debut.

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Story summary

Kylie Minogue, the Australian singer, leads the UK Christmas number one race with her festive single "XMAS," 7,000 units ahead of Wham's "Last Christmas" and the charity single "Lullaby."
The track is an Amazon exclusive, with strong playlist placements and promotion, including a performance on "Strictly Come Dancing."
Amazon Music's Alex Nutton highlighted Minogue's collaboration and the track's airplay and international appeal.
Final results will be revealed on December 19.

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