How Much Mariah Carey Makes from “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Each Year
So just how much does Mariah Carey make every year thanks to her hit?
When Mariah Carey released “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” she didn’t anticipate she would become the Queen of Christmas for 30 years.
According to Forbes, Mariah received $60 million in royalties from the song, and it has only risen in value since, adding millions to her riches each year. Famous singers like Ariana Grande and Michael Bublé have covered it, while movies like “Love Actually” have popularized it.
On December 13, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” became Spotify’s first holiday song to exceed two billion streams.
“This is beyond wonderful,” Carey told 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.”
In 1994, Carey grossed $60 million with the single. Forbes reports that The Economist estimates Carey earns $2.5 million in royalties annually. The New York Post projected $3 million, according to the outlet.
Source: people.com