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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

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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

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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 April of 2021! 

In this episode, Ken talks about the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, along with some of the controversy around it, the War On Christmas (there isn't one) and the ridiculous claims that there's a movement afoot to cancel Christmas! 

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the state of traditional radio and their approach to Christmas music. He also talks about Dan Fogelberg's "Same Old Lang Syne" and the article that changed his feelings about that song.

Matthew J. Fitzgerald's blog from 2023 - https://mfitz.net/a-tale-of-187-christmas-songs-how-i-logged-nearly-every-song-on-chicagos-christmas-station/

Matthew's follow-up blog from 2024 - https://mfitz.net/unwrapping-chicagos-christmas-music-using-technology-to-explore-trends/

Radio Insight on Radio and Christmas music - https://radioinsight.com/blogs/262879/santa-please-bring-back-the-hits-for-christmas/

BBC on Radio and Christmas music - https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2024/bbc-sounds-reaches-record-audiences-christmas-music-and-quality-podcasts?fbclid=IwAR2EgzOKS8wSXbpbTv0vGb6s_CB-6rrrMpYDRVWm7l5FELTk-zze-z6FRNM

Article from the Scarlet - https://thescarlet.org/19291/larts/another-auld-lang-syne-my-odyssey-into-discovering-the-best-christmas-song/?fbclid=IwAR1Z3hNDVOracf-gG1lhb2VBbH1H5Ah_l35xbjPW5fFf-apuj0Il7eu3yFA

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the 40th anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller's first Christmas album, and the amazing Christmas music catalog they've given us (so far)!

Mannheim Steamroller's 35th anniversary green vinyl release - https://store.mannheimsteamroller.com/products/ms-christmas-35th-anniversary-vinyl-lp

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year and thanks you for an amazing 2023!

Best Christmas Music Podcast on MyMerryChristmas.com = Link coming soon!

Best Christmas Podcast on Feedspot:  https://podcasts.feedspot.com/christmas_podcasts

Best Christmas Music Podcast on Feedspot:  https://podcasts.feedspot.com/christmas_music_podcasts

Best Music Commentary Podcasts on Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/bq7sdJ9svFb

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas takes a look back at some of this year's guests and what they had to say about the possibility that they would have new Christmas music for us next year!

The Tell Alls - https://thetellalls.com
Liz Kennedy - https://www.lizkennedymusic.com
Lisa Biales - https://lisabiales.com
Sukey Molloy - https://www.sukeymolloy.com
Aubrey Logan - https://www.aubreylogan.com
Linda Imperial - https://www.lindaimperial.com
Rehya Stevens - https://www.rehyastevens.com
David Arkenstone - https://linktr.ee/davidarkenstone
Cliff Beach - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cliffbeach1/christmas-day-funk
Michelle Malone - https://www.michellemalone.com
David Lanz - https://davidlanz.com
Russ Lorenson - https://linktr.ee/russlorenson
Critical Mass - https://www.criticalmassmusic.org/home
98 Degrees - https://www.98degrees.com
Suzanne's Band - https://suzannesband.com
Dan Ashley - https://danashleymusic.com

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to JJ from Christmas Music News about some of the surprise releases from this past season!

Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewXmasMusic

Follow JJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasmusicnews/

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Ken wishes you a Merry Christmas, with a little help, actually A LOT of help, from friends of the Sounds of Christmas!

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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dutch composer and lyricist Bart Zeal about his music, including a couple songs that we'll be playing next October on the Sounds of Halloween. Bart also shares the stories behind putting together his album "December Celebrations", and what connects so many of those celebrations that are observed by different faiths at this time of year!

Bart Zeal's website: https://bartzeal.com

Bart Zeal on Bandcamp: https://bartzeal.bandcamp.com

Bart Zeal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartzealmusic/

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