Mariah Carey Breaks All-Time Single Day Streaming Record

Mariah Carey ruled Christmas Eve on Spotify as her now-iconic holiday hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” broke the all-time record for the most streams in a single day.

Chart Data broke the news that Mimi’s blockbuster single was streamed more than 10.8 times on December 24.

.@MariahCarey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has broken the global Spotify record for biggest single day (10,819,009 streams on 12/24).

— chart data (@chartdata) December 25, 2018

The previous record was 10.4 streams of XXXTentacion’s “Sad!” on June 19, one day after he was shot and killed in South Florida.

"All I Want For Christmas Is You,” released in November of 1994, is now eligible for 5x Platinum status in the US.

The highest charting holiday-themed single in six decades, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” currently ranks 7th on the Billboard Hot 100.

Carey herself seemed to be surprised by the record-breaking news:

Wait... What?! https://t.co/C2zw3hGQeK

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) December 25, 2018

Just imagine work you did 24 years ago could still be earning big bucks.

We all know that artists make money, depending on their recording contracts, every time someone purchases their music.

Additionally, since Carey co-wrote “All I Want For Christmas Is You” with producer Walter Afanasieff, she makes bank every time it’s played on the radio, used in a movie or commercial or streamed.

And that can add up.

Business Insider reports the Grammy Award-winner has made over $60 million from the holiday hit alone since its release.

Some songs can become so associated with a certain time of year, they become perennial money makers.

For instance, each spring as warm, sunny weather emerges from winter, “Walking On Sunshine,” by Katrina and the Waves, returns to the airwaves with the 1985 track earning an estimated $1 million each year.

The Beatles Catalog Now Available On Streaming Music Services

I'm always fascinated by the ever-changing landscape of the music industry. From vinyl to CDs to digital download to streaming, how we get our music AND how artists get paid for that music continues to change almost every day it seems.

Streaming music services are the latest method for music fans to digest digitally, and today, for the first time the entire catalog of The Beatles will join nine major streaming services including Apple Music, Amazon Prime and Spotify.

For some time now, many artists have complained about the low royalties afforded musicians via streaming services. So much so that folks, like Taylor Swift and Adele, have held back on sharing their music on those services.

Industry execs are hoping The Beatles move helps "validate" the streaming services to some degree. I have to admit I'm using my Amazon Prime streaming music (which seems to have just about every song under the sun) a lot more lately.

Apple Announces "Apple Music" - Streaming Music Service

Apple announces it's new streaming music service which will launch on June 30, 2015.

Apple Music, meant to compete with existing music services like Spotify, is comprised primarily of three components:

• Stream millions of songs—and discover music you’ll love with handpicked playlists and recommendations from our experts.

• Listen to Beats 1, a 24/7 worldwide station broadcasting the best new music direct from Los Angeles, New York, and London that's anchored by world-class DJ Zane Lowe.

• Apple Music Connect gives you a direct line to your favorite artists; where they can share demos, remixes, lyrics, photos—really anything they wish—straight to the fan.

The service will be free for three months then be available at $9.99 a month (or $14.99 for a family plan that serves 6). Membership will connect to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC.

A free, limited version will be available.

Check the short intro video below. More info at Apple.com.