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'River' Sarah McLachlan & Kelly Clarkson | Songs & Stories

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 1d

From this week on @kellyclarksontv.bsky.social, "River" from Sarah McLachlan & Kelly Clarkson...

YouTube video by The Kelly Clarkson Show

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 1d

Get your 2025 release dates here...(Version 4) #Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 2d

Featuring Hunter Hayes, the first single is out from Straight No Chaser's upcoming HOLIDAY ROAD.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic

Christmas Is Different

The Pretty Reckless - Where Are You Christmas? (Official Visualizer)

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 2d

The Taylor Momsen/The Pretty Reckless full length project will be out on Halloween--first single streaming now.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic

YouTube video by The Pretty Reckless

YouTube video by Old Crow Medicine Show - Topic

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #ReleaseDay to:

Eric Benét
Andrew DeLong
Patrick Hawes
Steve Mandile
and
Matthew West!

#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 2d

The actress who played Cindy Lou Who in 2000’s "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is teasing something musical and Christmasy for midnight tonight...🤔
#Christmas2025

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 2d

The first single is out from Old Crow Medicine Show and their upcoming album OCMS XMAS. Expect 13 tracks, out November 21st.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 6d

And we have confirmed cover art for Ronnie Martin's Evergreen Melodie, dropping November 14th. (Look for the first single November 1st.)

#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 8d

Get your 2025 release dates here...(Version 3) #Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 9d

Title and cover art confirmed for the upcoming Mickey Guyton Christmas album. The 8-track FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS will be here October 24th--first single streaming today!
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #ReleaseDay to:

Gaither Music
Natalie Grant
Matt Halloran
and
Sarah Willis!

#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 9d

Lifehouse frontman Jason Wade teased new Christmas stuff on his facebook earlier today...
#Christmas2025 | #ChristmasRumours

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 9d

We Are Messengers' REJOICE! A CELTIC CHRISTMAS is now getting the full album treatment. Five tracks songs added to last year's EP, releasing November 14th.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 10d

TIS THE SEASON coming October 17th from ukulelist Jake Shimabukuro. Expect special appearances from The Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald and the late Jimmy Buffett. Pre-order ongoing now.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 11d

Details at last for the upcoming Eric Benét holiday album. IT'S CHRISTMAS will be here October 10th--pre-save available now.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 11d

(Most absurd Christmas album artwork ever?)
Matt Halloran of Wildlive releasing CELEBRATE THE LOVE--streaming this Friday...
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Why All-Christmas Radio Formats Still Deliver Huge Ratings Every Holiday Season

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 11d

From the reading pile...

"Christmas is the largest possible “shared interest” for our format. It allows stations to become instantly familiar as we connect to Christmas memories, shopping, decorating the tree, the local parade, the neighborhoods with the best Christmas lights..."

Kevin Robinson asks Alex Rawls, Jonathan Little, and John Frost for their insights on what makes Christmas music work on radio.

barrettmedia.com

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 12d

Michael Bublé is now facing regulatory issues in Canada. His classic recordings are being caught in new regulations for streaming services that use an existing MAPL system for defining Canadian content.

Michael Bublé’s Christmas hits are suddenly a regulatory issue in Canada

It's beginning to look a lot like... more arguments over Canada's attempts to charge a levy on global streaming services' revenues.

musically.com

Chloe Flower Sets New Christmas Album 'She Composed: The Holidays'; Listen to the First Single Now

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 15d

Add it to the list! Chloe Flower will release SHE COMPOSED: THE HOLIDAYS on Nov 7th. The lead single, “O iridissima virga," is streaming now.

#Christmas2025 | #HolidayAlbums

Pianist and composer Chloe Flower is returning with a brand new album of seasonal music, She Composed: The Holidays. The lead single, “O viridissima virga,' is available now. Check it out here!

www.broadwayworld.com

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 15d

The first single is out from Chris Blue's upcoming holiday project. EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS releases October 17th--12 tracks coming to CD and DVD.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

Go, Tell It On The Mountain

YouTube video by Chris Blue - Topic

Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 16d

Happy #ReleaseDay to:
Lady A!
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 17d

Celtic Woman fans have been waiting forever for a new Christmas album, and it’s finally happening!! 🥹🙏🏽

Also very excited to see them during their 2025 Symphony Christmas Tour in Lowell, Massachusetts this December! Saw them perform there last year too! Woohoo!! 👏🏽🎄🎶💃

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Christmas Music News @christmasmusicnews.bsky.social · 17d

As expected the new Pentatonix holiday album will coincide with the tour, and also be titled CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY. The first single, "Bah Humbug" is out now! Album release date is October 24th.
#Christmas2025 | #NewChristmasMusic | #HolidayAlbums