AMERICA’S TOP TESTING CHRISTMAS SONGS OF 2025

 

P1 Media Group, a global leader in media research and strategy, today announced the results of its annual Christmas Music Research Study. The survey examined the appeal of the 100 most-played Christmas songs from the 2024 holiday season (as tracked by Mediabase) among U.S. radio listeners likely to tune in to all-Christmas music stations.

 

Key findings:

Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” remains America’s number one Christmas song for the eighth time in nine years. “Christmas classics are set to rule the airwaves once again this holiday season,” says Ken Benson, Partner and co-founder of P1 Media Group. “According to American radio listeners who frequently or occasionally listen to all-Christmas music stations, the timeless favorites continue to resonate year after year.”

 

      • The Holiday standards dominate the Top 100 with six versions of “Frosty the Snowman“ and “Let It Snow,” and five versions of “Sleigh Ride.”
      • Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Amy Grant, and Andy Williams each have four songs in the Top 100.

Download the Top 100 Christmas Songs HERE!

 

Download the full press release HERE!

 

 

ABOUT THE SURVEY

P1 Media Group conducted the online survey November 1–2, 2025, among 400 radio listeners aged 25–54 from the Top 50 U.S. radio markets.

All participants:

  • Listenfrequently or sometimes to all-Christmas music radio stations.
  • Rated their enjoyment of Christmas music7 or higher on a 1–10 scale.

The test list was compiled using Mediabase airplay data for the 2024 holiday season.

 

ABOUT P1 MEDIA GROUP

With experience and passion, P1 Media Group is shaping the future of radio. We combine the power of a large consultancy with the empathy and flexibility of a small one, offering custom research and strategy solutions that help stations grow, engage, and thrive.

 

Contact: Ken Benson

Phone: +1.360.910.4119

Email: ken@p1mediagroup.com