{"id":102396,"date":"2024-12-23T11:06:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=102396"},"modified":"2024-12-23T11:06:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:06:46","slug":"how-much-do-christmas-songs-earn-in-royalties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-much-do-christmas-songs-earn-in-royalties\/","title":{"rendered":"How much do Christmas songs earn in royalties?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Unwrapping the staggering earnings of holiday hits, a recent report reveals how much artists are expected to earn from their festive songs.\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>A gift that keeps on giving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For musicians and songwriters, crafting a Christmas hit is like striking gold. These festive tunes not only ignite the festive spirit every December, but also generate consistent revenue year after year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The allure of festive hits is so strong as countless artists aim to create the next timeless classic, with <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/74KM79TiuVKeVCqs8QtB0B?si=18c9499365bd47fd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sabrina Carpenter<\/a> seemingly being the latest pop artist to hop on the trend with her increasingly popular holiday EP <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7EisdwWcodpmHxgpGVE5Pg?si=1db6d70613c64737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cFruitcake\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Mariah Carey\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0bYg9bo50gSsH3LtXe2SQn?si=bc999997770f4763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cAll I Want For Christmas Is You\u201d<\/a> recently becoming the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalmusicnews.com\/2024\/12\/19\/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-two-billion-streams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first holiday song to hit 2 billion streams on Spotify<\/a>, the question arises: how much do these songs actually earn in royalties?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Top-earning Christmas songs of 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hypebot.com\/hypebot\/2024\/12\/what-do-christmas-songs-earn-in-royalties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent report<\/a>, the top 20 most popular Christmas songs on Spotify could earn up to $88 million in streaming royalties by December 27th. Here are the top 10 and their predicted earnings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. $7.34 million (over 1.83 billion streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: All I Want for Christmas Is You\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0bYg9bo50gSsH3LtXe2SQn?si=031ee5598e8b45e8&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. $5.9 million (over 1.47 billion streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Last Christmas\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2FRnf9qhLbvw8fu4IBXx78?si=adfd4f0e09004ee1&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>3. $5.35 million (over 1.33 billion streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Rockin&amp;apos; Around The Christmas Tree\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2EjXfH91m7f8HiJN1yQg97?si=b3ad76ebf2e648b8&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>4. $4.61 million (over 1.15 billion streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Jingle Bell Rock\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7vQbuQcyTflfCIOu3Uzzya?si=f2b1b85bcf0e4aa5&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>5. $3.71 million (over 929,000 streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Underneath the Tree\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3nAp4IvdMPPWEH9uuXFFV5?si=1db56351f3d942ec&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>6. $3.62 million (over 905,000 streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: It&amp;apos;s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5hslUAKq9I9CG2bAulFkHN?si=ac2c77184007422b&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>7.<\/strong> $3.61 million (over 904,000 streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2uFaJJtFpPDc5Pa95XzTvg?si=259518d9b43842b5&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>8.<\/strong> $3.54 million (over 886,000 streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Snowman\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7uoFMmxln0GPXQ0AcCBXRq?si=c326a779b4434ad6&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>9. $3.19 million (over 798,000 streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Holly Jolly Christmas\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5PuKlCjfEVIXl0ZBp5ZW9g?si=796c4e893f4a4892&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>10. $3.15 million (over 789,000 streams).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: It&amp;apos;s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5a1iz510sv2W9Dt1MvFd5R?si=4bf5ea13affc46cb&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst these numbers indicate the lucrative earning potential of holiday hits, we must be reminded that streaming royalties only form part of the equation. Christmas songs also generate income through physical sales, advertising, TV shows and films, and cover versions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/showbiz\/christmas-songs-how-much-money-slade-wizzard-mariah-carey-2024-b1127708.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cIt\u2019s no longer about new Christmas songs being released; it\u2019s about them being recycled. It\u2019s just a firehouse of money. The more people who cover these songs, the writers make out like bandits.\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p><cite>George Howard, Associate Professor of Music Business and Management at Berklee College of Music<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3>Putting it into perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite highlighting the immense earnings of festive classics, these figures must be taken with a pinch of salt. Firstly, these are just estimates based on Spotify\u2019s streaming data, with the popularity of the top 10 songs likely differing across platforms. As the data is estimated, the figures also differ between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.com\/news\/music\/highest-earning-christmas-songs-every-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, determining how much a song earns per stream is <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/highest-earning-spotify-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no simple task<\/a>. Most streaming platforms utilise a pro-rata payment model, allocating total monthly revenue between artists based on their number of streams in that period. Other factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Listener tier<\/strong>: Whether the listener is a paying subscriber or on an ad-supported free account.<\/li><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Different countries have varying payout rates.<\/li><li><strong>Total streams<\/strong>: Total monthly streams on the platform impact the allocation between artists.<\/li><li><strong>Platform agreements<\/strong>: Deals between streaming services and record labels influence payouts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sv1cvuAPXF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-much-music-streaming-services-pay\/\">How much music streaming services pay per stream in 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How much music streaming services pay per stream in 2023&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-much-music-streaming-services-pay\/embed\/#?secret=sv1cvuAPXF\" data-secret=\"sv1cvuAPXF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, the amount actually received by the artist is impacted by whether they are signed or not. Independent artists can often retain a higher percentage of their payout from streaming platforms, whereas label-signed artists may only receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalmusicnews.com\/2024\/12\/04\/spotify-unwrapped-how-much-did-you-pay-your-favorite-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5% to 50%<\/a> of the payout depending on their contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For independent artists, platforms like RouteNote empower independent artists to take control of their earnings. By choosing RouteNote\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/pricing?_gl=1*jv167t*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTEyMDUxNDYwMC4xNzM0OTUwOTMw*_ga_R20D0DS8QV*MTczNDk1MDkyOS4xLjEuMTczNDk1MDkyOS4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premium plan<\/a>, artists retain 100% of their streaming revenue, bypassing any cuts taken by labels and keeping more of what they\u2019ve earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Your festive hit awaits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a Christmas classic may not be easy, but the potential revenues are undeniable. Whether it\u2019s streaming royalties, licensing deals, or cover versions, holiday hits are a gift that keeps on giving. If you\u2019re planning to release your own festive masterpiece, I can certainly see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to share your festive-themed release with the world, ready for next year? Join RouteNote today to distribute unlimited tracks and enjoy better royalty rates than anywhere else.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unwrapping the staggering earnings of holiday hits, a recent report reveals how much artists are expected to earn from their festive songs. A gift that keeps on giving For musicians and songwriters, crafting a Christmas hit is like striking gold. These festive tunes not only ignite the festive spirit every December, but also generate consistent revenue year after year.&nbsp; The allure of festive hits is so strong as countless artists aim to create the next timeless classic, with Sabrina Carpenter seemingly being the latest pop artist to hop on the trend with her increasingly popular holiday EP \u201cFruitcake\u201d. 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