Music
20 Dec 13

X Factor winner takes Christmas No. 1 spot

Sam Bailey's 'Skyscraper' debuts at No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart, which also features the classic 'Fairytale Of New York'.

Simon Cowell's stranglehold over the Christmas No.1 spot remains as strong as ever in 2013. Seven uninterrupted years of X Factor success on from Leona Lewis' initial No. 1, latest winner Sam Bailey debuts on top.

The 36-year-old prison officer's take on Demi Lovato's 'Skyscraper' is No.1 on the Irish Singles Chart.
It means Lily Allen's cover of Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know', which has gained plenty of popularity from its inclusion in a John Lewis Christmas ad, drops down to No. 2.

Ellie Goulding's 'How Long Will I Love You' springs 12 places to third spot, with Bastille and Avicci rounding off the top five.

In terms of Irish artists, Wicklow's Hozier continues to hold a Top 10 position. 'Take Me To Church' is at No. 7.

Elsewhere, evergreen Christmas classic 'Fairytale Of New York' is still proving to be extremely popular. The duet between Shane and Kirsty is at No. 13.

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