From CNBC: 2024-12-22 09:00:01

Mariah Carey performed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, a song that has earned her an estimated $2.7 million to $3.3 million in 2022 from downloads and streaming. Contractual details make it hard to pinpoint exact earnings, but the song has made an estimated $103 million since 1994.

The yuletide juggernaut “All I Want for Christmas Is You” surpassed 2 billion global streams on Spotify, earning the top spot every Christmas since 2016. With total U.S. audio streams rising to 249 million in 2023, the song has been a consistent money-maker for Carey, generating millions in annual gross revenue.

The complex world of music royalties means Carey likely receives revenue from multiple streams due to her various credits on the song. With global streaming and non-streaming earnings estimated at $103 million over 30 years, Carey’s estate could continue to profit for decades after her passing.

The lasting appeal of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” means Carey’s estate may continue to receive royalties for years to come. With copyrights typically lasting the author’s lifetime plus 70 years, the song could become a timeless classic like “Jingle Bells” once it enters the public domain.

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