This week's new music releases feature BLACKPINK's Rosé with her solo album "Rosie," including the hit "APT." with Bruno Mars. K-pop group TWICE released their mini-album "Strategy," featuring Megan Thee Stallion. BTS' V collaborated posthumously with Bing Crosby on "White Christmas." Other notable releases include Bad Bunny's "EL CLúB," and "Georgia Ways" by Quavo, Teddy Swims, and Luke Combs. Fans are invited to vote for their favorite release in a poll.
Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie have released a holiday music video for "Loud Little Town," part of Jason's charity album "A Philly Special Christmas Party." The video features the couple singing in a studio with their daughters and includes illustrations of their family during past holidays. The album also includes collaborations with artists like Stevie Nicks and Boyz II Men. This release follows the couple's announcement of expecting another child and Kylie's upcoming podcast launch.
Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center, and his wife Kylie have released a new holiday song, "Loud Little Town," as part of the album "A Philly Special Christmas Party," featuring his former teammates. The song's music video depicts a family's holiday celebrations over the years. The album's proceeds support local Philadelphia charities. Additionally, Jason will host a new ESPN talk show, and Kylie is expecting their fourth child.
After 65 years, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" reaches the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The achievement is attributed to a major promotional push from Lee and her label, including a new music video, a holiday EP, and TikTok content. The success opens up the possibility of other holiday hits topping the charts in the future. The song's reign at the top spot may be temporary, with "All I Want" likely to reclaim its position.
Mariah Carey is gearing up for her Merry Christmas One and All Tour, which kicks off on November 15. The tour will feature holiday hymns, classic holiday songs, and some of Carey's other big hits. Her 12-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, will join her on the road and on stage. Carey is also working on new music and has about 10 songs already. She plans to spend the holidays with her kids in Aspen, where they will enjoy a sleigh ride and have Santa visit. Carey is excited to continue her family tradition of making her late father's clam linguini dish.
Cher and other artists are releasing Christmas albums in October to maximize sales during the limited holiday music sales window. Labels release holiday music early to meet the demand of physical retailers and cater to consumers who start their holiday shopping early. Christmas music is big business, with revenues estimated at $177 million in 2018. Record labels strategically plan holiday releases and focus on Christmas music specifically, aiming to find enduring hits. Getting Christmas music on streaming playlists is crucial for reaching new audiences. Despite some resistance, the trend of releasing Christmas albums in October is likely to continue due to the popularity of streaming and consumer demand.
