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We know how much Mariah Carey earns each year from “All I Want For Christmas”

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The Editor

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2024 was no exception; November 1st marked the grand return of Mariah Carey to the forefront of the music scene. Every year, it’s the same tune (literally), and no one is surprised anymore. What might surprise you, however, is the absolutely staggering amount of money this legendary song has brought to its artist.

For many, it's almost become a tradition. As soon as Halloween wraps up, with candies devoured and spider webs tidied away, those little hellish jingles can be heard ringing all around the world. A few festive notes, and the voice of the diva Mariah Carey starts singing, “Yeaaaaaaah I don't want a lot for Christmas/There is just one thing I need.” There you have it, now that you've got the song stuck in your head, we can dive into the only real topic that matters: money. Well, actually, love is much more important. But looking at what the singer makes each year, you can't help but think she's hit the jackpot.


A very (very) nice gift every year

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ave;gle tacite à travers le monde that has been going on for a few years now, starting from November 1st, we have the right to start listening to Christmas playlists. A concept that Mariah Carey understood perfectly back in 1994, when she decided to release her (future) biggest hit “All I Want For Christmas” on November 1st, as you may have guessed. A song that has become a classic, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.

But the real question we’re all asking is: did the singer suspect back then that this song would allow her to comfortably secure the rest of her life, as well as that of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren? Because let’s be honest, with a yearly income of nearly 2 million euros just from this hit, she’s certainly set for the future, that’s for sure! Yes, yes, we said 2 million.


A success that never fades

In total, over three decades, experts estimate that this one song – among the sea of songs, some more successful than others, released by the artist – has generated about 60 million dollars (that's around 57 million euros) for her. And while the success is present every year, some years prove to be even more fruitful.

strong> than others, like 2022, which allowed him to gather a lovely sum of 7.6 million euros.

And I must say that it has truly become essential for everyone that we hear it everywhere, and I mean absolutely everywhere, from November 1 to December 25. That's 55 days of intense play on all platforms and on all the airwaves around the globe. Just on December 24 last year, the song racked up over 23 million listens across the planet. At this rate, it's bound to...