Leona Lewis has scored a festive milestone: her 2013 holiday hit One More Sleep has officially been crowned the most-streamed British Christmas song of the 21st century, earning its place in a modern-day “festive hall of fame.”
Originally released as part of her album Christmas, with Love, the track quickly evolved from a seasonal release into a definitive holiday anthem. Upon release, it peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, but its legacy has only grown: One More Sleep has now amassed over 190 million streams in the UK alone, outpacing perennial favourites and cementing its status as a modern classic.
Each December, the song reemerges like clockwork, climbing the UK Official Charts Top 40 and taking its rightful place on festive playlists nationwide. Its enduring popularity has drawn praise from industry insiders and chart trackers, who celebrate Lewis’s feat as evidence that contemporary Christmas music can still rival timeless classics.
For Lewis, the recognition arrives at a perfect moment. She is gearing up for a holiday-themed Las Vegas residency, A Starry Night, where One More Sleep is expected to be the centrepiece of a sparkling seasonal setlist.
More than just a song, One More Sleep has become a soundtrack of seasonal joy — a tune that, years after its release, continues to evoke warmth, nostalgia, and the unmistakable magic of the holidays. In an era of fleeting hits, Leona Lewis’s festive anthem proves that some songs are built to last.
