September 2nd, 2026
LABOR DAY IS NEXT WEEK… WHICH MEANS…
Once we celebrate the official end of summer, it’s time to go from wearing white to wearing RED, because, gulp… CHRISTMAS MUSIC SEASON IS COMING!
And it’s coming FAST.
Programmers will begin working on their holiday playlists NEXT WEEK, which means What’s In-Store Music is officially opening reservations for the 11th Annual What’s In-Store Music Holiday Program!
If you want your holiday song playing in malls, stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and retailers nationwide during the busiest shopping season of the year, this is your chance to get in the mix.
And there’s even more…
Our weekly Holiday Newsletter, published every Friday throughout the season, goes out to every Mediabase-monitored Holiday reporting radio station. In the past, several programmers have discovered songs through our newsletter and gone on to add them to their playlists!
So… are you ready to get your holiday song heard?
Submit your holiday song RIGHT HERE!
Debuts
This week's What's In-Store Music chart debuts.
Harper Grace
#15 "under the harvest moon"
Kelsey Hart
#29 "Love To Be That Guy"
Liamani, Camp Rock
#34 "One Beat Away"
Newly Added to The What's In-Store TOO Spotify Playlist
Femi, Dave Todd ft. Rrell
"Don't Lie To Me (Remix)"
MAAPS
"Spirit In The Sky"
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Featured Artists
Betty Moon
Live In The Moment
Toby Lightman
Stars
Momo Boyd, Trevor Jackson & Smino
Gotta Be Us (Be The People)
Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker
Perfect Princess
Douyé
"It's A Lovely Day"
Sometimes the best songs are the ones that simply make you feel good. Douyé brings her warm, soulful jazz style to Irving Berlin’s classic “It’s A Lovely Day,” a song she chose in part because she rarely hears it sung. Joined by legendary pianist George Cables, Douyé gives the familiar tune a fresh, elegant interpretation while preserving its timeless optimism. The song is a perfect introduction to her album Stay With Me, a collection she describes as relaxed, welcoming, and filled with stories of life. For Douyé, this is music meant to be enjoyed, savored, and shared - and sometimes, a lovely day is exactly what we all need.
Video of the Week:
Iz Divine
"Who Do You Think You Are"
Out & About
A Celebration of The Life of Sam Kaiser
Last Wednesday we said goodbye to a dear friend and colleague, Sam Kaiser, who’d spent the last year bravely and privately battling cancer. Born in St. Louis, Sam was a lifelong Cardinals fan. He loved music. In his 20’s he worked as an engineer at the one and only KSHE- 95, before moving into the record business with Atlantic Records. Sam’s stories of debauchery and Rock n Roll were legendary. Of course, I guess that’s what you’d expect when one worked closely with the likes of Van Halen, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, ELP, Guns N Roses and more! Sam loved his family dearly. Some of Sam’s other loves included, scuba diving, mentoring boys through baseball, as The President of the Santa Barbara Pony league, and cats! He loved cats!
Sam was a smart guy who shared a lot of experience and wisdom with me. He had a wicked sense of humor and the hearty laugh of a man who had clearly played hard back in the day. I will miss our talks. Rest In Peace My Friend.
If you’d like to do something nice to honor Sam, you can make a donation to resQcats cat sanctuary in Santa Barbara.
Have a great week,
Scott Emerson
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