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"Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" is an Apple TV+ Christmas special starring Mariah Carey. It is directed by BAFTA winner Hamish Hamilton and Golden Globe winner Roman Coppola and released on December 4, 2020.[1] Coinciding with the 26th anniversary of the popular carol “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the event will feature a menagerie of celebrity guests combining song and dance “in a magical holiday journey to enliven the Christmas spirit around the world,” per a press release. 

Background[]

In August of 2020 it was confirmed that the production, aptly titled Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, was in-progress.[2] On October 9, 2020, Mariah posted an image of three director's chairs. On each chair the initials A.G, M.C, and J.H were labeled respectively.[3] This led fans to speculate that the initials stand for Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson. On November 18, 2020 Mariah revealed that the guest lineup for the show will include: Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland, The Peanuts Gang and Mykal- Michelle Harris. It was also revealed that Jennifer and Ariana will perform alongside Carey for their holiday number “Oh Santa!” The song and music video is distributed by Sony Music and released on Apple Music and other streaming platforms on the special’s premiere date.[4]

The runtime for the special is 43 minutes.[5]

Synopsis[]

Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry![5]

Promotion[]

On November 27, 2020 A trailer for the special was released.[6] On the same date, Mariah appeared on the Graham Norton Show to promote the special.[7] During the interview a trailer for the special was played. On December 1st Carey appeared on Elle Magazine.[8] On December 2nd, Carey appeared on the Australian morning show "Sunrise" to promote the special.[9]

Mariah will appear on Good Morning America on December 3rd to promote the special.[10]

Cast & Crew[]

Credits are adapted from Apple Tv.[5]

  • Mariah Carey(starring) (executive director)
  • Ariana Grande(starring)
  • Jennifer Hudson(starring)
  • Tiffany Haddish
  • Billy Eichner
  • Snoop Dogg ― (starring)
  • Jermaine Dupri(starring)
  • Misty Copeland
  • Mykal-Michelle Harris ― (starring)
  • Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang
  • Monroe Cannon(starring)
  • Moroccan Cannon(starring)
  • Hamish Hamilton ― (director)
  • Roman Coppola ― (director) (executive director)
  • Ian Stewart ― (director)
  • Ashley Edens ― (executive director)
  • Raj Kapoor ― (executive director)
  • Hamilton Hamilton ― (executive director)
  • Caroline Fox ― (executive director)

Soundtrack[]

An accompanying soundtrack will be release via Sony Music and distributed on Apple Music on December 4 and on all platforms on December 11.[11] It will be feature artists such as Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri. At this time, the only confirmed songs are Oh Santa! (Remix) and a new rendition of Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride".[12]

"Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" is an soundtrack album by Mariah Carey. It was released through Sony and distributed by Apple Music on December 4, 2020 , and all other platforms on December 11.

The soundtrack featured contributions from Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson and others.[13]

Background[]

On August 31, 2020, Apple announced "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special," an exclusive holiday event from Mariah Carey which was announced to debut globally on Apple TV+ during the holiday season. The new special will premiere on the heels of the 25th anniversary of Carey's iconic No. 1 holiday anthem "All I Want For Christmas Is You," and will feature the legendary icon Carey and a star-studded lineup of surprise guest appearances, in a magical holiday journey to enliven the Christmas spirit around the world.[14] The innovative special will combine music, dancing and animation driven by a universally heartwarming story that brings the world together.[14]

On October 9, 2020, Mariah posted an image of three director's chairs. On each chair the initials A.G, M.C, and J.H were labeled respectively. [15] On November 18, 2020 Mariah revealed that the guest lineup for the show will include: Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland, The Peanuts Gang and Mykal- Michelle Harris. Additionally, this date revealed that a soundtrack album will be accompanying the TV special.

Editors' Notes[]

The Queen of Christmas returns with new takes on old classics as part of an Apple TV exclusive, Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special. Her renditions, collected from the companion variety show of the same name, find her tackling favorites like the jovial “Sleigh Ride” and the mellowed fireside ballads “Christmas Time Is Here” and “O Holy Night.” Always one to keep us on our toes, the legendary artist surprises with a funky, fun rendition of “Here Comes Santa Claus” with assists from Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri, as well as an original and perfect ball of holiday pop in “O Santa!,” which features fellow powerhouse vocalists Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson. At every turn, she injects her diva-esque flourishes, transforming the familiar and the mundane into grand affairs of imagination. Carey's quintessential staple “All I Want for Christmas Is You” anchors the soundtrack—a reminder that she herself has become at least one reason for the season.

Singles[]

The soundtrack album's lead single, "Oh Santa! (Remix)" will be released on December 4, 2020. A music video will also be released on this date.[16]

Track listing[]

Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Overture "Little Mariah's" Theme"Mariah Carey, Daniel Moore IICarey, Moore0:14
2."Sleigh Ride"Mitchell Parish, Leroy AndersonCarey, Moore, Marc Shaiman, Scott M. Riesett, Frank Wolf, Tremaine "Six7" Williams2:39
3."Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (Interlude)TraditionalCarey, Moore, Shaiman, Riesett, Wolf0:19
4."When Christmas Comes" (Magical Christmas Mix)Carey, James PoyserCarey, Moore2:27
5."Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" (Outro)Sammy Cahn, Jule StyneCarey, Moore0:13
6."Peanuts...All I Want" (Interlude)Carey, Walter Afanasieff 0:43
7."Christmas Time Is Here"Vince Guaraldi, Lee MendelsonCarey, Moore1:58
8."Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (Intro)J. Fred Coots, Haven GillespieCarey, Moore, Shaiman, Riesett, Wolf, Williams0:25
9."Oh Santa! (Remix)" (featuring Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson)Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael CoxCarey, Moore, Shaiman, Riesett, Wolf, Williams3:20
10."Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / Housetop Celebration" (featuring Snoop Dogg & Jermaine Dupri)Oakley Haldeman, Gene AutryCarey, Moore, Williams2:20
11."Sugar Plum Fairy" (Magical Christmas Mix)TraditionalCarey, Moore, Shaiman, Riesett, Wolf1:18
12."Christmas Time Is in the Air Again" (Magical Christmas Mix)Carey, ShaimanCarey, Moore, Shaiman, Riesett, Wolf3:04
13."O Holy Night" (Magical Christmas Mix)TraditionalCarey, Moore2:50
14."Joy to the World" (Magical Christmas Mix)Traditional, Hoyt AxtonCarey, Moore4:11
15."Silent Night" (Magical Christmas Mix)TraditionalCarey, Moore2:28
16."All I Want for Christmas Is You" (Magical Christmas Mix)Carey, AfanasieffCarey, Moore, Shaiman, Riesett, Wolf4:29
17.""Little Mimi's" Theme"Carey, MooreCarey, Moore0:17
Total length:33:00

Trivia[]

  • The album will be released on December 4, 2020
  • Ariana Grande will be featured on this album
  • The album will be released on all platforms on December 11
  • The album will be released exclusively on Apple Music December 4

References[]

  1. Mariah Carey to Save Christmas With a ‘Magical’ Holiday Special - retrieved 10/9/20
  2. A Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Hudson Christmas Collab Could Be On the Way - retrieved 10/9/20
  3. Mariah Christmas Special Clue Reveal Oct 9 - retrieved 10/9/20
  4. Deadline - Mariah Carey’s AppleTV+ Christmas Special Reveals Premiere Date, Guest Lineup & ‘Oh Santa!’ Collaboration With Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Apple TV — Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
  6. YouTube — Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special - Official Trailer | Apple TV+
  7. Radio Times - Who is on The Graham Norton Show this Week?
  8. YouTube — Elle Magazine (Song Association)
  9. 7 News — Global megastar Mariah Carey joining Sunrise for exclusive Christmas interview
  10. Press Party — Highlights for 'ABC News' Good Morning America Nov. 30-December 5, 2020
  11. Vulture - Mariah Carey Adds Two Little Helpers to ‘Oh Santa!’ Remix
  12. Apple - “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” debuts Friday, December 4 on Apple TV+, together with the full companion soundtrack exclusively on Apple Music
  13. Apple Music - “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” debuts Friday, December 4 on Apple TV+, together with the full companion soundtrack exclusively on Apple Music
  14. 14.0 14.1 Mariah Carey Network - Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
  15. Mariah Christmas Special Clue Reveal Oct 9
  16. Apple Music - “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” debuts Friday, December 4 on Apple TV+, together with the full companion soundtrack exclusively on Apple Music
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
December 4, 2020 • 33:00 • Legacy Records and Sony Music
Songs
Released All I Want for Christmas Is YouChristmas Time Is HereChristmas Time Is in the Air AgainHark! The Herald Angels Sing (Interlude)Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / House Top CelebrationJoy to the WorldLet it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! (Outro)Little Mimi's ThemeO Holy NightOh Santa! (Remix)Overture "Little Mariah's" ThemePeanuts...All I Want (Interlude)Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (Intro)"Silent NightSleigh RideSugar Plum FairyWhen Christmas Comes
Artists
Mariah CareySnoop DoggJermaine DupriAriana GrandeJennifer Hudson
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