ASCAP Holiday Hits: Top 10 New Classics and Timeless Favorites of 2025
This holiday season, ASCAP presents the Top 10 ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs chart, featuring contemporary hits from the last quarter century that are captivating listeners today. Alongside traditional favorites on the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs chart, these modern holiday hits are on their way to becoming new standards. "Santa Tell Me" and "Underneath the Tree" claim the top spots on the New Classic chart, with other popular songs from artists like Jimmy Fallon, Meghan Trainor, and Katy Perry making the list.
"Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson and Mitchell Parish takes the #1 spot on The Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs chart, a perennial favorite that captures the essence of winter festivities. Mariah Carey's iconic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" continues to dominate the airwaves, while José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" receives a fresh cover from Marc Anthony. Johnny Marks, known for holiday classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," secures multiple spots on the chart with his timeless songs.
The top 10 most-played ASCAP New Classic Holiday Songs of 2025 feature contemporary hits that have become seasonal favorites. These songs, along with the top 25 most-played ASCAP Holiday Songs of 2025, showcase the talent of ASCAP songwriters and composers, capturing the spirit of the holiday season through music.
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