The Pretty Reckless has soared to the top of the Hard Rock music scene with their rendition of “Where Are You Christmas?” This track has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart dated January 3, 2026. The song’s impressive performance corresponds with the film *How the Grinch Stole Christmas* celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Chart Performance and Key Metrics
During the tracking period from December 19 to December 25, the song achieved significant milestones:
- 2.7 million official U.S. streams, marking a 68% increase week-over-week
- 326,000 radio audience impressions
- 1,000 copies sold
This data comes from Luminate, showcasing the track’s popularity during the holiday season.
Background of the Track
“Where Are You Christmas?” was co-written by notable artists Mariah Carey, James Horner, and Will Jennings. Carey’s iconic hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has also dominated the Billboard Hot 100, achieving a record 22 weeks at No. 1. Faith Hill initially performed the soundtrack version of this holiday classic, while Taylor Momsen, the lead vocalist of The Pretty Reckless, provided the voice of Cindy Lou Who in the original film.
Milestones for The Pretty Reckless
The song marks a significant achievement for The Pretty Reckless, as it is their first No. 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, which started in 2020. Prior to this, their highest ranking was No. 3 with “Death by Rock and Roll.”
In addition to its Hard Rock success, “Where Are You Christmas?” has also made notable progress in other charts:
- Ranked No. 6 on Hard Rock Digital Song Sales
- Ranked No. 17 on Hard Rock Streaming Songs
- Reached No. 11 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart
Holiday EP Release
This track is part of The Pretty Reckless’ holiday EP titled *Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas*, released on October 31. To date, the EP has accumulated 21,000 equivalent album units and peaked at No. 19 on the Top Holiday Albums chart.
In related statistics, Hill’s original version of “Where Are You Christmas?” peaked at No. 5 on the Holiday Airplay chart in December 2001. In the week ending December 25, it garnered 7.1 million streams, reflecting a 50% increase.
The Pretty Reckless continues to make waves in the music industry, successfully merging iconic holiday classics with a hard rock twist.
