![]() ![]() José Feliciano‘s beloved bilingual singalong “Feliz Navidad” continues to cement its status as a yuletide standard in the top 15, and Kelly Clarkson‘s “Underneath the Tree,” written with hitmaker Greg Kurstin, joins the list after topping ASCAP’s New Classic Holiday Songs chart in 2021. Mariah Carey‘s iconic modern day classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” written alongside acclaimed songwriter-producer Walter Afanasieff, returns to the top 10 after making history in 2021 as the first holiday song to sell over 10 million copies in the US, reaching RIAA diamond status. In 1973, Marks also received the inaugural award from the International Society of Santa Claus in tribute to his contributions to the spirit of Christmas. The instant classic was the first #1 song of the 1950s and inspired a stop-motion animated TV special. ![]() May created for department store Montgomery Ward. Marks, the ultimate holiday hitmaker, based his first holiday hit “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” on a coloring book character that his brother-in-law Robert L. Johnny Marks‘s fireside favorites “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” take three of the top 10 spots as the undeniably classic songs continue to inspire new generations with holiday spirit. Written in Hollywood, CA on what was the hottest day of the year in July 1945, the song was first recorded by Vaughn Monroe and has since been covered by countless artists in a variety of styles from Randy Travis‘s country rendition to Ella Fitzgerald‘s jazz take to Twisted Sister‘s heavy metal release. Another holiday hit inspired by a wicked heat wave is “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” by Sammy Cahnand Jule Styne. The iconic lyrics by Parish weren’t added until 1950. The ode to winter weather festivities, filled with the sounds of sleigh bells and clip-clopping hooves, was originally composed by Anderson as an instrumental piece on a hot summer day in 1946. Next up on the list is “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish at #2. It has also made appearances on both the screen and the stage with features in the popular Home Alone film franchise and the musical Here’s Love. A familiar holiday album favorite, the tune has been covered by top artists including Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson and Michael Bublé. The holiday classic, written by acclaimed Broadway composer Meredith Willson, originally debuted in 1951 as a hit for Perry Como & The Fontane Sisters. “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” returns to the top of the chart for the first time since 2019. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, announces the Top 25 Holiday Songs of 2022. Featuring no fewer than 16 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, this year’s chart recognizes the songwriters whose beloved works are on constant rotation as the soundtrack to the festive season. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - As cherished seasonal songs take over the radio and streaming playlists, filling the world with nostalgia and cheer, ASCAP shines a spotlight on the songwriters behind the songs that help listeners fall in love with the holidays. Click the Buy Tickets link above to purchase tickets to either performance.NEW YORK, Dec. Tickets range from $10-$82 and can be purchased by calling 804.788.1212 or online at This concert is repeated at 3pm on Sunday, December 8. Amundson Joy to the World with Chorus & sing-alongīring your singing voice and join the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus and Richmond-based singer/songwriter Natalie Prass for our annual family favorite “Let It Snow!” Led by Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin, the program will feature holiday classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christmas,” and “Joy to the World,” in addition to songs by Natalie Prass and audience sing-a-longs that will fill the Carpenter Theater with beautiful sounds of the season. Santa Claus is Comin' to Town/ Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer/ Silver Bells/ White Christmas/ It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas/ Winter Wonderland/ Frosty the Snowman ![]() tchaikovsky arr ellington/strayhorn/tyzik Overture from The Nutcracker Suite. ![]() O Come, All Ye Faithful, I saw three ships, Oh Christmas Tree Good Christian Men Rejoice Silent Night Patapan O Come All Ye Faithful. Shaw and Bennett Many Moods of Christmas No. Dragon Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Williams Merry Christmas Merry Christmas. ![]()
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