Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem All I Want For Christmas Is You is continuing its reign on the charts, collecting massive royalties for the iconic diva as it climbs back to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 once again this December. The song has now spent a remarkable 16 weeks at the no. 1 spot, tying with her previous record set by One Sweet Day with Boyz II Men, making it one of the longest-running hits at the top. Fans, known as Lambs, are celebrating the song’s incredible success, calling it “the gift that keeps on giving” and reinforcing Mariah’s title as the queen of Christmas.
As All I Want For Christmas Is You heads toward surpassing One Sweet Day‘s record, the track could even challenge the all-time longest Hot 100 streaks—currently held by A Bar Song (Tipsy) and Old Town Road—as it continues to climb through the holiday season. Released in 1994 as part of her Merry Christmas album, the song has become synonymous with the holiday season, and this year, it’s already been streamed over 2 billion times on Spotify, securing its place as the most-streamed holiday song of all time.
With its enduring popularity, Mariah Carey is set to collect an impressive $3 million in royalties each holiday season, a sum that only grows with her concerts, specials, and product endorsements. The song’s evergreen relevance makes it a lucrative asset, and it’s clear that, year after year, it continues to bring joy—and big earnings—for the legendary singer.
As Mariah herself said in 2021, she had no idea how iconic the song would become when she wrote it, but she is filled with gratitude for the way it has connected with fans around the world. Whether it’s playing on holiday playlists or accompanying commercials and movies, All I Want For Christmas Is You will undoubtedly remain a staple in holiday music for generations to come.