Mariah Carey was sued on Friday (3) by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title as the classic. christmas “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, from 1994, five years before the release of the American song.
In a lawsuit filed in Federal Court in New Orleans, Andy Stone is seeking damages of at least $20 million from Carey, her co-author and Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement and misappropriation, among other allegations.
Stone, who performs as Vince Vance with country-pop band Vince Vance & the Valiants, accused the defendants of illegally exploiting his “popularity and unique style” and causing confusion by recording the new song without his permission.
Carey and Stone’s songs have different lyrics and melodies.
Spokespeople for Carey and Sony Music did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Carey’s song appeared on her album “Merry Christmas” and has long been played on the radio and in stores during the holiday season.
She also topped the chart Billboard Hot 100 every year since 2019, despite being recorded a quarter of a century ago. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was Carey’s 19th number one song, one less than the Beatles.
Stone said his own music was “extensively played” during the 1993 Christmas season, and it also appeared on the Billboard charts.
The suit says Stone’s lawyers first contacted the defendants in April 2021 about his alleged unauthorized use, but “failed to reach an agreement.”
Stone’s lawyers have yet to return requests for additional comment.
Source: CNN Brasil
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