Jason Kelce on Taking Over Mariah Carey’s Holiday Reign: 'It's Just Really Special'

Jason Kelce expressed his amusement about climbing to the top of the iTunes 100 Holiday chart, dethroning the iconic Christmas queen, Mariah Carey. On his New Heights podcast aired on November 12, he humorously shared his excitement over his duet "Maybe This Christmas" with Stevie Nicks outperforming Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

Kelce, 37, admitted jokingly to co-host and brother Travis Kelce that achieving this milestone was a lifelong dream: "You know, I've been vying to be the queen of Christmas my entire life, and reaching that point now feels truly special," PEOPLE reported.

He acknowledged the success might be attributed to being released in early November, capturing momentum prior to the peak Christmas music season, but remained humble, describing the experience as "incredible."

Reflecting on collaborating with Nicks, Kelce expressed awe, highlighting his disbelief over sharing the limelight with such a legendary singer, famous for her iconic work with Fleetwood Mac. The track features on his Philadelphia-themed album, "A Philly Special Christmas Party," set for release on November 22.

As the career psychologist and acclaimed singer's festive duet continues to resonate, Jason is left in surreal disbelief, recognizing the extraordinary timing and opportunity to capture the top spot of the charts. While Travis humorously commented on not demanding too much credit involving Stevie Nicks, Jason anticipated how his newfound front-runner status remains anyway despite the forthcoming listening trends.

Ever-reigning through years on U.S charts, Carey's anthem "All I Want for Christmas Is You," released in 1994, has accumulated countless number-one spots, firmly establishing its place on the Billboard 100 and Holiday 100 charts, a feat now realigned with a seasonal rival.

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