When Mariah Carey released the song ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ from her holiday album, Merry Christmas, in 1994, little did she know that she was creating a pop-culture gem that would be relevant even after 30 years. Since its inception, each year like clockwork, Mariah ‘defrosts’ from her slumber after Halloween to let the world know that “it’s timeeee” for Christmas.
In malls, parks, parties, or any other public space, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ becomes an inescapable melody that rings in everyone’s ears throughout the Christmas season. However, with the song blasting from speakers everywhere you go for at least a month, have you wondered how much Mariah must be earning during the holidays each year? Here’s a hint- it’s in millions. So, let’s take a look at how much richer Mariah Carey gets around Christmas.
How much does Mariah Carey make each year during the Christmas season through her song, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You‘?
Mariah Carey‘s song, All I Want For Christmas Is You became an instant hit when it was released in 1994 as part of her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas. With the song topping charts in nearly 26 countries, Mariah earned USD 60 million at its initial release. However, year after year for the last three decades, the song finds its way onto the top charts and into Spotify’s streaming numbers as soon as Halloween passes and Mariah starts to ‘defrost’, a.k.a the holiday season begins. According to calculations by The Economist, Mariah earns approximately USD 2.5 million in royalties each year. However, The New York Post suggested that the amount was much higher, stating that she made USD 3 million every Christmas.
