Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson covered John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas” in 2018 and were joined by Ono and Lennon’s son, ...

There was a December when we didn’t scroll for music. We just turned on the radio and let the station decide. Billboard told the stations what people were buying and requesting, so when a Christmas ...

When does SiriusXM start playing Christmas music? Technically, it never stops. According to its website, SiriusXM's "official ...

Released on December 3, 1984, by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, “Last Christmas” has become a certified holiday classic.

Modern Christmas songs are gaining popularity alongside classic holiday tracks. Artists may be motivated by the seasonal streaming boost for holiday music. Our 15 favorites include hits by Justin ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?

Popular streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music offer curated holiday playlists, while SiriusXM features dedicated holiday channels, including a new one hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Free options ...

There’s something truly magical about a classic Christmas song and its ability to fill a person with the Christmas spirit, conjure memories of the kind of holiday you’re meant to dream of when Bing ...

Every year the holiday season seems to get longer. By the time Christmas actually arrives, you’ve heard more than your fair share of Christmas music—it’s practically inescapable. And every holiday ...

On Nov. 1, Mariah Carey announced that Christmas music, and her iconic song in particular, are back for the holiday season. All Things Considered staffers beg to differ.

Christmas music is a big part of the music industry. John Yang speaks with Nate Sloan, an assistant professor of musicology at the USC Thornton School of Music and co-host of the podcast Switched On ...