Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is back in the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 list, but another performance of the holiday favorite has taken the internet by storm.
In a video posted to Instagram, 4th grader Kevin "Knox" Johnson III can be seen belting the tune and spreading Christmas cheer during his school's winter concert.
Knox, who is autistic, joyously sang and danced throughout the number and absolutely killed his solo which garnered cheering and applause from the audience.
His mother Jen White-Johnson who videoed the performance captioned her post:
"Knox's Elementary School Winter concert tonight was everything!"
"He had two back to back concerts today his and his Black Boy Autistic Joy was infectious and on full display!"
"Thanks to all the teachers and staff that prepared the students to give us quite a show!"
"Knox was everything during his solo tonight during the 4th and 5th grade chorus selection of Mariah Carey's '[All] I Want for Christmas Is You.'"
She continued:
"We are blessed that Knox is in a space where he can be unapologetically himself!"
"Schools are meant to be a space of belonging and we all know that isn't always the case for Black Autistic kids in public schools."
"Knox continues to take up space, exuding nothing but joy and kindness to all around him!"
"Knox had such a blast singing his solo that he's been prepping for weeks!"
"Mariah Carey would be proud!! 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' @mariahcarey we love you!"
See her post below to see Knox in action.
WARNING: Video may cause uncontrollable smiling
White-Johnson also posted the full-length video on Twitter.
She captioned it:
"Timeline cleanse if you need one!"
"Knox tonight at his 4th grade school winter concert singing @MariahCarey 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'"
"#AustisticJoy on full display!"
"My kid is everything! I hope Mariah sees this!!"
\u201cTimeline cleanse if you need one! Knox tonight at his 4th grade school winter concert singing @MariahCarey \u2018All I Want For Christmas Is You\u2019 #AutisticJoy on full display! My kid is everything! I hope Mariah sees this!!\u201d— Jen White-Johnson (@Jen White-Johnson) 1670991490
And, well, she did.
Mariah Carey herself replied in her own retweet of Knox's incredible performance!
Carey exclaimed:
"Your kid IS everything!!!!!!"
"Knox, you made my day. Your JOY gives me and everyone watching JOY."
"THANK YOU for reminding me why I wake up in the morning and do what I do."
"I love you"
She completed the tweet with hearts.
\u201cYour kid IS everything!!!!!! Knox, you made my day. Your JOY gives me and everyone watching JOY. THANK YOU for reminding me why I wake up in the morning and do what I do. I love you \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Mariah Carey (@Mariah Carey) 1671040429
And of course she wasn't alone.
Many others expressed their love of Knox's contagious joy.
So talented and precious! You have a lot of fans out here Knox! ❤️
— Jenn (@Jennife60137022) December 15, 2022
Crying all over again! Our Queen noticed! Thank you for sharing your son’s beautiful performance with us, @jtknoxroxs ! My son is also autistic. ❤️ Seeing our children’s joy makes everything worth it!
— Glitter Bomb✨ #MariahSZN 🎄 (@kplzGRIND) December 14, 2022
This is so awesome. Everyone was loving that! The kids and teacher must have had so much fun in the practices leading up the concert. So sweet of Mariah to respond too 🥹 Merry Christmas to all! ❄️🎄
— metchi 🌹🚀Justice4Britney (@444Metchi) December 15, 2022
This made my cry 😭 how Queen @MariahCarey appreciate every effort and hard works of the kids. This is what Xmas is all about and everyday life. #thisislove 🎄🎅❤️
— Ara Misel (@beavien1) December 15, 2022
the cutest thing i’ve seen today great job ❤️❤️
— 🫧 El TOY 🫧 (@RICANBOYXCX) December 14, 2022
❤️My Heart❤️🎄
— Bob W Garner-just bob-Spaceman Spiff (@athikers_bob) December 16, 2022
Knox is the Hype Man for the entire school.
— MKA (@1022Mka) December 19, 2022
This made me tear up a bit lol he is having the time of his life! Love this ❤️
— D.D (@6King6Tyre6) December 15, 2022
My goodness this old world can use some joy right now ❤️❤️🩹❤️
— kimberly ramsey (@b4uscali) December 15, 2022
I agree with Ms. Carey. Dear Knox, watching your joy made me feel joyful for the first time today. Many thanks!
— Denise’s Daily Dose (@denisedailydose) December 17, 2022
This brings me so much joy! Knox you are amazing!
— Kim Timm Bassett (@kimtimmbassett) December 15, 2022
White-Johnson told The Washington Post Carey even invited the family to sit front row at her holiday concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Unfortunately, the family wasn't able to attend, but White-Johnson said Carey gave them the "best Christmas present ever."
