December 3rd, 2025
It's Almost Time To Call It A Year.
We're entering the homestretch. If you've been out in public recently, you've probably noticed that Christmas music is now playing overhead-and it will remain in heavy rotation in retailers through the end of the year. As this shift happens, current (non-holiday) songs slow down significantly and, in many cases, pause entirely until after the first of the year.
With that in mind, for anyone with a current, non-holiday release in rotation, next Monday will be your final report of the year. We will resume all current campaigns during the second week of January, once everything is back up and running. Next week will also be the final week of the year for charts to be published on All Access. For the remainder of the season, holiday charts will be available on our website. If you have something you'd like scheduled for the start of the new year, submit it HERE, and we can schedule it whenever you're ready.
Rikki Lumi
"Sun and Moon"
Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Holiday Spotify Playlist
Blanca
"O Come All Ye Faithful"
LeAnn Rimes
"All I Want For Christmas"
Adrian Lyles
"Take It Easy"
Wyn Starks
"Pure Imagination"
“As a child, I fondly remember hearing the song in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, and it’s always held a special place in my heart,” Starks shares. “I wanted to give it my own twist, making it suitable for the holiday music scene while ensuring it can stand on its own. The song evokes joyful, nostalgic memories of my childhood with my siblings, and I aimed to capture that feeling in my rendition.”
- Wyn Starks
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What's In-Store Music has added a new Spotify playlist called What's In-Store Music Hits The Gym. It features the fantastic artists and songs placed in the What's In-Store Music Gym Program. Please enjoy responsibly.
Melanie Pfirrman
"Show Me"
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Carly Ann Taylor
"Why Should I Worry"
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Elysia Marie
"Unicorns"
Out and About
The Hollywood Christmas Parade
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Photos from @The Hollywood Christmas Parade
This week's Out & About, welcome to the 93 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Since its inception in 1928, the parade has attracted big stars from across the entertainment industry. Early participants included Gene Autry, Jimmy Stewart, and Mary Pickford. The parade has captured the heart of Hollywood and has become a beloved annual tradition. This year's event was hosted by Elizabeth Stanton, Erik Estrada, and Laura McKenzie. The Grand Marshal was Luke Wilson, and Anthony Anderson was honored with this year's Humanitarian Award. There were several musical performers, including Curb Recording artist, Sarah Reeves, whose Christmas song "Winter Wonderland (feat. Clark Beckham)", is playing overhead in retailers everywhere. We've included a behind-the-scenes look at the evening she posted on social media, and we think you'll enjoy it. The Parade was taped for TV and will air on December 12th on The CW. Check your local listings for times.
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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