Imagine creating a song so legendary and beloved that your only obligation is to emerge every December, bask in the holiday spotlight for a few weeks, and then return to your life of luxury. With that kind of setup, it’s hard not to dream big.
But for Mariah Carey, lovingly dubbed the Queen of Christmas, this isn’t just a dream—it’s her reality.
Her iconic holiday anthem ensures she rakes in a mind-blowing income from royalties every single year.
Co-written and co-produced by Carey alongside Walter Afanasieff, the song was released under Columbia Records.
Although it initially landed at number six on Billboard’s Hot Adult Contemporary charts during its first week, the song’s charm has only grown over time.
It has cemented itself as one of the most recognizable Christmas songs in history.
And it’s not just spreading holiday cheer—it’s also significantly boosting Carey’s bank account.
She reportedly earns an astonishing amount each year from the song.
However, The New York Post, citing Forbes, claims that figure might be closer to $3 million.
That’s $3 million every single year for a song she wrote almost three decades ago. Not too shabby, right?
As 2024 rolls in, it seems like Carey is gearing up for yet another incredibly lucrative holiday season.
‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ has already re-entered The Billboard Top 100 Charts, currently sitting at spot number 16.
Meanwhile, the song continues to rack up streams and radio plays across the globe.
And this year alone? On December 1, the song was streamed an impressive 8,211,035 times.
Whether it’s Mariah herself hitting repeat in her home or fans getting into the holiday spirit extra early, one thing’s for sure: Carey won’t need to think twice about keeping the heat on this Christmas.
