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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

Mariah Carey awarded payout after ‘All I Want For Christmas’ lawsuit is dismissed

Mariah Carey has been awarded $92,000 after a judge dismissed a lawsuit against her over her perennial festive hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

In 2022 and then again in 2023, country musician Andy Stone, who performs as Vince Vance, filed a civil lawsuit against Carey alleging that Carey copied his 1989 song, also titled “All I Want for Christmas is You.” Stone was seeking $20 million in damages.

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