Copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Mariah Carey for 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' song


American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey has been sued by a country music songwriter for her one of the most popular holiday songs of all time 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'.

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According to Deadline, she along with co-writer Walter Afansieff has been named in a copyright infringement lawsuit by songwriter Andy Stone.

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Stone has alleged that his 1989 song 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

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by Vince Vance and the Valiants from has been infringed.

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He has filed his papers in the US District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, reported the outlet.

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Though both the songs have the same titles, there is only a hint of Carey's melody or lyrics beyond

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the title call-out. Her version of the song was released in 1994 and has become a holiday staple on radio,

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streaming, and the NBA's annual slate of games on Christmas Day.

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Stone has asked for USD 20 million in damages, claiming that during the 1993 holiday season his song had received extensive airplay.

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