Why are there no new Christmas songs? One one hand, there's more holiday songs than we’ll ever need. Every year pop stars drop countless holiday-themed album.
But despite the annual glut of Christmas releases, few of these new songs join the rotation of holiday classics. On Billboard's Holiday Hot 100 chart right now, there's only four songs from the past t ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
Nov 2023
Are Holiday Hits by Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber Poised to Be the New Christmas Classics?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are identifying relatively modern holiday songs -- released less than 20 years ago but adorning the Holiday 100 for at least five Christmas seasons -- that look like they might have the staying power to become evergreen hits. L ... Show More
28m 46s
Dec 2020
5 Fresh & Festive Holiday Hits, From Mariah Carey to Jonas Brothers
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast wishes you a Merry Christmas -- and a happy new playlist! On our latest episode, we take a listen to five 2020 holiday hits, from Mariah Carey's new "girl group" with Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson on "Oh Santa!" to Jonas Brothers' melancholic mi ... Show More
29m 1s
Dec 2015
Holiday Songs From Miley, Fetty Wap, Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast
Billboard staffers discuss 2015 holiday songs: Miley Cyrus' "Silent Night," Fetty Wap's "Merry Xmas," Katy Perry's "Everyday Is a Holiday," Cassie Ramone's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," and Carly Rae Jepsen's "Last Christmas." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ... Show More
31m 32s
Dec 2023
Best Music for the Holidays
In this episode, we decided to recommend the best music to listen to for Christmas, New Year’s and the holiday season as a whole. We brought in holiday classics like ‘Feliz Navidad’ by Jose Feliciano, rap songs like ‘Christmas in Harlem’ by Kanye West & more.
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List of Songs Disc ... Show More
33 m
Dec 2023
A Christmas Christmas Part 2
Songs include: A Christmas Festival, Christmas Island, Christmas In Killarney, The Twelve Days of Christmas, All Around the Christmas Tree, I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Performers include: Leroy Anderson, Judy Garland, The Andrew ... Show More
41m 48s
Dec 2019
Episode 1: Merry Christmas From Me To You Mix
1.White Christmas,Bing Crosby 2.When You Wish Apon A Star,Cliff Edward's 3.Toyland,Perry Como 4.Christmas Baby Please Come Home,Darlene Love 5.Winter Wonderland,The Crystals fe.Darlene Love 6.March Of The Wooden Soldiers,Arthur Fiedler Symphany Orch.7.Jingle Bell Rock,Bobby Helms ... Show More
37m 52s
Nov 2017
”Christmas Collection, Volume One”
Christmas is just on the horizon! In this episode, you'll hear two brand new Sleeping At Last Christmas covers, as well as a brief breakdown of each of the 18 Christmas songs that make up the "Christmas Collection, Vol. 1"! Get "Christmas Collection, Volume One": Vinyl or CD: htt ... Show More
41m 24s