CAREY FESTIVE
Mariah Carey, 55, slips into sexy Santa outfit again as she celebrates 30 years of smash hit Christmas song
Scroll down to find out how much Mariah earns from her festive hit each year
SINGER Mariah Carey gives fans a festive feast as she celebrates 30 years of her chart smash All I Want For Christmas Is You.
The US star, 55, slipped into a Santa outfit like she did for her 1994 hit.
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Mariah is re-releasing the tune on 12in vinyl and CD single — and has posted the artwork for the new covers on Instagram.
Well, they look like crackers.
According to the New York Post, Mariah rakes in over from the song.
Meanwhile, a report from noted that in 2022 alone, the track made $5.3 million for the master recording version and another $3.2 million for the publishing royalties, totalling $8.5 million in revenue.
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A study by the Economist found the song, which was written in the span of 15 minutes and recorded in 1994, has provided Mariah with $60 million between its inception and 2016.
Speaking in 2021 Mariah said: “When I wrote [it], I had absolutely no idea the impact the song would eventually have worldwide.
“I’m so full of gratitude that so many people enjoy it with me every year.”
Next month Mariah will set off on her Christmastime Tour across the US.
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The singer will visit 20 cities across the country beginning with a show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and ending at the Barclays Center in New York.
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