Mariah Carey’s classic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” continues to be a significant financial success nearly three decades post-release. The song, which debuted in 1994, earns her an impressive amount of revenue during the holiday season.
Mariah Carey’s Earnings from Iconic Christmas Song
Each year, Carey generates approximately $2.5 to $3 million in royalties from the song, according to estimates from Forbes and The Economist. Since its release, it has amassed over $60 million in total royalties as of 2017.
Collaborators and Impact
Walter Afanasieff, Carey’s co-writer, shares in the financial success derived from this holiday anthem. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has also achieved the distinction of being the most-streamed holiday song of all time, solidifying its legacy.
Celebrating Holiday Traditions
Each November, Carey announces the beginning of the holiday season via social media. In her latest video, she humorously portrays an elf stealing her lipstick, signaling it’s time for festive celebrations.
Live Performances and Records
- This year, Carey will embark on her annual tour titled “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time,” running from November 28 to December 13 at Dolby Live in Las Vegas.
- The track holds the record for the highest-charting holiday single by a solo artist on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100.
- In 2021, it made history as the first holiday song to earn the RIAA’s Diamond Award for achieving 10 million sales and streaming units in the U.S.
Carey expressed her gratitude for the ongoing popularity of her song, saying it never ceases to amaze her. Furthering its legacy, she performed the hit at the Billboard Music Awards in 2023. During this performance, her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, honored her with a special Billboard Chart Achievement award.
