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When Mariah Carey released her 1994 song “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” she didn’t know she would be cementing her status as the Queen of Christmas for the next 30 years.
Upon its release, the hit earned Carey $60 million in royalties per Forbes, and has only appreciated in value since, adding millions to the singer’s wealth every year. Its success has spawned countless covers by iconic artists from Ariana Grande to Michael Bublé and has permeated pop culture through movies like Love Actually.
On Dec. 13, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” became the first holiday song to reach 2 billion streams on Spotify.
“This is beyond incredible,” Carey said in a statement to PEOPLE. “I’m so grateful to all Spotify listeners around the world who’ve made the song part of their holiday tradition year after year.”
The accomplishment is fitting, as Carey told PEOPLE in December 2021: “Christmastime really is my favorite part of the year.”
So how much does the pop star make from “All I Want for Christmas Is You” every year? Here’s everything to know about the song that contributes to a large portion of her net worth.
How much does Mariah Carey make from “All I Want for Christmas Is You” each year?
When the song was first released in 1994, Carey made $60 million. Now, according to Forbes, Carey earns around $2.5 million in annual royalties based on calculations from The Economist. The outlet reported that The New York Post estimated the number to be even higher, at $3 million.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” was part of Carey’s fourth album, Merry Christmas, and was instantly a global success, topping the charts in 26 countries. Three decades after its release, it continues to climb back up the Billboard Hot 100 ladder and Spotify’s streaming numbers as soon as the holiday season comes around.
The tune has consistently been among the most-streamed holiday songs, per Forbes, and became the first holiday single to ever receive the coveted RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) Diamond Award in 2021.
To earn the prize, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” had to reach 10 million sales and streams.
source: yahoo.cm
Yaw Boagyan
