Mariah Carey Faces Renewed Legal Battle Over ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’

In a recent turn of events, songwriter Vince Vance has reignited his legal dispute against Mariah Carey, this time with additional details. Alleging that Carey’s famous holiday anthem, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” was derived from his 1989 song of the same name, Vance’s lawsuit has taken a more comprehensive approach.

Vance’s new legal team, led by the same lawyer who represented Taylor Swift’s copyright case, has intensified the accusations, claiming that Carey not only appropriated the song but also fabricated the narrative of its creation. Notably, even her co-writer, Walter Afanasieff, is said to have disputed her account.

The lawsuit scrutinizes specific linguistic structures and musical elements, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the phrase “all I want for Christmas is you” in the context of Vance’s original work. Additionally, it highlights the success of Vance’s song, which enjoyed considerable airplay in the early 90s, including a noteworthy position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Furthermore, the legal document underlines the impact of Carey’s song in the 2003 film “Love Actually,” citing its pivotal role in cementing the track within the holiday canon.

As of now, Carey’s representatives have not issued any official response to the renewed allegations.