September 16th, 2026
The 11th Annual What's In-Store Music Holiday Program
Is Officially Open For Business
It's time to submit your songs for the 11th Annual What's In-Store Music Holiday Program. That's right, it's time. Programmers are already hard at work, curating their In-Store Holiday Playlists and they've asked us to start sending music up for this year's program. Our holiday program has a little something for everybody, classics, covers, and original arrangements. This is a great opportunity for independent and major-label artists alike. But don't take my word for it, below are four artists who've participated in the past and are back again this year! Trust us, Francesca Battistelli, Kimberly Dawn, Matt Nathanson, and for KING + COUNTRY wouldn't be returning this year if they didn't feel the benefits. To learn more about it, click the blue button below, to submit your song, go ahead and hit the red one, but do it soon. Slots are filling up fast.
Francesca Battistelli
"Marshmallow World"
Kimberly Dawn
"Ho Ho Holdin' You"
Matt Nathanson
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
for KING + COUNTRY
"Little Drummer Boy"
Debuts
This week's What's In-Store Music chart debuts.
Temper City
#24 "Self Aware"
Roseanna
#25 "Help Me"
Bunny DeBarge
#34 "Wishing"
Submitting A Song
VS. Looking For Feedback
There seems to be some confusion when submitting a song with us, and we wanted to clarify it. When you fill out the submission form and hit submit, you give us the go-ahead to engage the music programmers and to place your song. This isn't the place to send it if you are seeking feedback. For that, you can email, Scott at Scott@whatsin-storemusic.com, and we'll be more than happy to review it and provide any recommendations to help ensure that when the time comes, we can get it successfully placed. We look forward to hearing what you've got and helping you expose it to the masses through What's In-Store Music.
Debuts
This week's What's In-Store TOO chart debuts.
Yulee
#14 "Love All Over Me"
almost monday
#23 "french kids"
Steelheart
#33 "Without You"
Femi, Dave Todd, Rrell
#34 "Don't Lie To Me (Remix)"
DRMAGDN
#35 "Dynamite"
Newly Added to The What's In-Store Music Holiday Edition Spotify Playlist
Train
"Shake Up Christmas"
James Robert Webb
"I Just Wanna Be Your Santa Claus"
Click the banner to stream on your favorite platform!
Featured Artists
Londee Wiggins
Hang-in Out
On Wiglon Records
Tara Macri
Grace
On 10 Count Records
Tubby Love
Life's A Beach (Soak It Up)
Douyé
"It's A Lovely Day"
Betty Moon
"Live in the Moment"
This week’s Behind The Song takes us into the world of Betty Moon and her take on “Live in the Moment,” a song originally recorded by Portugal. The Man. Featured on her 2026 EP Strangely Beautiful, Betty puts her own spin on the catchy alternative hit, giving it a little more guitar, a darker mood, and a sultry edge. The song’s message of embracing the present feels right at home with Betty’s approach to music: trust your instincts, follow the energy, and don’t overthink it. Sometimes the best way forward is to simply…live in the moment!
Video of the Week:
Camp Rock
"One Beat Away"
On The Move
Keep an ear out for these terrific songs playing overhead in stores everywhere.
Yulee
"Love All Over Me"
DRMAGDN
"Dynamite"
Out & About
with Kelsey Hart
on the Red All Over Tour
We’re excited to spotlight What’s In-Store Music artist Kelsey Hart as he hits the road for his very first headlining tour! The Red All Over Tour kicks off September 25 in Kelsey’s hometown - the same day he releases his new song, “Red All Over.”
With the tour officially on the way, Kelsey is ready to bring his music to fans across the country. Check out the tour dates and see where you can catch him live!
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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