The Sounds of Christmas

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas checks in with a quick episode to tell you about the upcoming podcast countdown, highlighting the top ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast (all leading up to the new season of the Sounds of Christmas station, which starts on November 1)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic ...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas gives a tech update for the Sounds of Christmas, including details about a new player, a new app and how you can help pick the 5,000 most-loved songs on the Sounds of Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the ...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming switch to the Sounds of Halloween! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists will be making the 2026 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible - https://linktr.ee/socartists

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the myth of Christmas Creep, with lots of examples from Christmas Past of elements of the season showing up before Thanksgiving, before Halloween and even before the first day of Fall! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicco...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to indie artist Rehya Stevens about her new Christmas single, and about so much more, including depression, 9/11 and Dolly Parton! Rehya Stevens' website - https://www.rehyastevens.com/ Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check ou...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the passing of Dolly Parton, and the Christmas Music legacy she has left behind! Donate to Dolly's library program: Dolly's Imagination Library - https://imaginationlibrary.com Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.htmlShow links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the big news about Vince Guaraldi and his iconic album "A Charlie Brown Christmas"! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists will be making the 2026 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible - htt...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming 20th season of the Sounds of Christmas - how the station got started and what's planned for the new season! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists will be making the 2026 season of the Sound...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about the second round of his Christmas In July event - the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z: The Artists Edition! The Sounds of Christmas station will be playing nearly every artist we've ever played, in alphabetical order! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social ...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the passing of music industry legend Clive Davis and his connections to Christmas music! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that made the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible ...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Leon Day and shares details about the schedule for the rest of 2026 for the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast (including 10 spoilers for the Sounds of Christmas From A To Z that starts next week)! Christmas In July episode from 2021 - https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/8814858-christmas-in-july! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christma...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about his upcoming annual Christmas In July event - the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast - https://linktr.ee/socmusic Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media - https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect Check out all the artists that made the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possib...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas is joined by Collin from Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast to talk about the 1964 TV-movie A Carol For Another Christmas, including its Christmas music connection and its incredible all-star cast! Connect with Collin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scroogepod.bsky.social Listen to Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ScroogePod Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station - https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now....

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the latest Christmas songs that have been added to the National Recording Registry (and what other Christmas music is already in there)! Nominate songs to the National Recording Registry: https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/nominate/ Previous podcast episodes on Christmas music and the National Recording Registry: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/episodes/12780788-all-i-want-for-c...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Halloween music and upcoming celebrations for Halfway to Halloween! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Michael Jackson, the recent movie and his connections to Christmas Music! Unreleased Michael Jackson music: Hollywood Reporter story Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas runs down a long list of Christmas albums that are having significant anniversaries this year! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talking about the passing of Moya Brennan, and her Christmas music legacy (and much more)! Moya's Bandcamp: Nollaig Gaelach (2023 Christmas Album) An Irish Christmas (2005 Christmas Album) Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas sta...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about getting a little Christmas Spirit, even in March, with his spin on social media's 10 Day Challenge! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Nominees' List and which one (or ones) have released Christmas music! Vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the career of Neil Sedaka, and while he wasn't known for his Christmas music, he did leave us a significant release (actually, he left two)! Neil Sedaka links: Neil's YouTube channel Neil's album The Miracle of Christmas Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are maki...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits a recent episode, talking about Christmas releases from Lady Gaga, Bryan Adams and Christina Aguilera, and why he thinks they were released too late! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas music at the Grammys and at the Academy Awards! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about when he believes artists should plan on releasing new Christmas music! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Meat Loaf's Christmas connections, including his long-rumored Christmas album and the Christmas songs that he did release (sort of)! Article where Meat Loaf talks about his Christmas Album Songs performed on WPLJ: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Run Rudolph Run Silent Night Blue Christmas Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of C...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Suzanne from Suzanne's Band, following up on the release of two Christmas singles for last season (along with details on her new single and forthcoming album, including how you can be one of the first to get it)! Suzanne's Band website Suzanne's Band on Bandcamp (where you can get her new album today)! Pre-order the new album Bandana Woman Get the new single "The Kenney Store" Suzanne's Band's Holiday Playlist on YouTube Show links:...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates this podcast's 300th episode with a look at the State of Christmas Music, on the radio and online! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about what may or may not be a list (or three) of the Best Christmas songs! For The Win! Article - The Best Christmas Songs Of All Time USA Today Article - 50 Best Christmas Songs Definitively Ranked Billboard Article About Bing Crosby and Christmas On The Album Charts Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making th...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year, and thanks you for listening in 2025! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas does a deep dive into "Auld Lang Syne", remembers those we lost this year and looks ahead to 2026! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas thanks you for listening, and wishes you a Merry Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Dionya Marie about her single "Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe", working with Snoop Dogg & Amy Grant, a new Christmas album and so much more! Check out "Missing You Underneath The Mistletoe" Dionya's website Connect with Dionya Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out al...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more! Kevin's website Kevin's YouTube channel Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more! Check out "Merry Magical Christmas" The website for Music City Mistletoe James' website James' podcast appearance from 2024 Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are m...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Kenny Nolan about his amazing career, and his first Christmas song! Well, his first Christmas song that he actually sang. His real first Christmas song was performed by New Kids On The Block! Check out "Jing Jang Jingle" Check out the album Oh, Peaceful Mountain Follow Kenny Nolan on Spotify Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect w...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Jazz Vocalist Olivia Van Goor about Christmas music, her new album and much more! Check out Waiting For Santa Olivia's Bandcamp page Olivia's website Olivia's YouTube channel Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Mellani Day about her musical path, the album Christmas Time and what she has on the way for 2026! Check out Christmas Time Mellani's website (with links to socials) Mellani's YouTube channel Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 seaso...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about a few special events coming soon to the Sounds of Christmas station! December Events Details Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Steve Cropper's incredible body of work, including some Christmas music! Steve Cropper's website Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michael Sweet from Stryper about the band's new (and first) Christmas album, The Greatest Gift Of All! They also talk about Michael's involvement with a new charity, an upcoming documentary on Stryper and a lot more! Check out The Greatest Gift Of All Stryper's website (with links to socials) Michael Sweet's website (with links to socials) Faith In Music website Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas movie memorabilia and some of the knick knacks in the new Sounds of Christmas store! Amazon Affiliate Items: Christmas Vacation poster signed by Chevy Chase Nightmare Before Christmas metallic photo signed by three cast members A Christmas Store script signed by Peter Billingsley New Sounds of Christmas store Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christm...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Bob Sirois about his new album Aspen Mountain Christmas, including a deep dive on inspiration and instrumentation! Check out Aspen Mountain Christmas Bob's website Bob's YouTube channel Bob's previous appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 seaso...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dan Ashley about Christmas music, including his new single "Let It Ring". They also talk about Dan's previous Christmas singles, his other music, the National Anthem, libraries and more! Dan's new single "Let It Ring" Dan's website Dan on Bands In Town Dan's last appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Dan's first appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podc...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Cliff Beach about his new Christmas singles, next year's Christmas music project, and everything in between! Cliff's new single "Every Christmas (I Fall For You)" Cliff's Four Strings EP with the Constellation Quartet Cliff Beach on Instagram Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of t...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Muirgen O'Mahony from Celtic Woman about the new album and tour (and lots more)! Celtic Woman website Get Celtic Woman's new Christmas album Nollaig – A Christmas Journey Celtic Woman tour info Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Liz Kennedy about her Christmas singles, and the autobiographical stories behind them (including the time when she saw Santa's sleigh)!! Liz Kennedy's YouTube channel Liz Kennedy on Facebook Liz Kennedy's website Liz Kennedy's upcoming concert at Key's Jazz Bistro Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the a...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas welcomes you to the new season, and introduces you to the singers and bands that have made it possible (along with easy instructions on the three simple ways you can listen)! New Music For 2025 Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas wraps up the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from from Christmas 2024! In this episode, Ken thanks you for listening and wishes you a Merry Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from November of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli about music, touring and the legacy of Paul O'Neill! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media ...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from August of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks Elvis Presley and his Christmas music legacy! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Chr...