The Sounds of Christmas

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Kenny Nolan about his amazing career, and his first Christmas song! Well, his first Christmas song that he actually sang. His real first Christmas song was performed by New Kids On The Block! Check out "Jing Jang Jingle" Check out the album Oh, Peaceful Mountai n Follow Kenny Nolan on Spotify Show links: Listen to the Sounds of...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Jazz Vocalist Olivia Van Goor about Christmas music, her new album and much more! Check out Waiting For Santa Olivia's Bandcamp page Olivia's website Olivia's YouTube channel Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Connect with the Sounds of Christm...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Mellani Day about her musical path, the album Christmas Time and what she has on the way for 2026! Check out Christmas Time Mellani's website (with links to socials) Mellani's YouTube channel Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Check out the new Sounds of Christmas Shop Conn...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about a few special events coming soon to the Sounds of Christmas station!  December Events Details Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Steve Cropper's incredible body of work, including some Christmas music!  Steve Cropper's website Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michael Sweet from Stryper about the band's new (and first) Christmas album, The Greatest Gift Of All ! They also talk about Michael's involvement with a new charity, an upcoming documentary on Stryper and a lot more!  Check out The Greatest Gift Of All Stryper's website (with links to socials) Michael Sweet's website (with links to soc...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas movie memorabilia and some of the knick knacks in the new Sounds of Christmas store!  Amazon Affiliate Items: Christmas Vacation poster signed by Chevy Chase Nightmare Before Christmas metallic photo signed by three cast members A Christmas Store script signed by Peter Billingsley New Sounds of Christmas store Show links: Listen to the Sounds...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Bob Sirois about his new album Aspen Mountain Christmas, including a deep dive on inspiration and instrumentation!  Check out Aspen Mountain Christmas Bob's website Bob's YouTube channel Bob's previous appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Conn...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dan Ashley about Christmas music, including his new single "Let It Ring". They also talk about Dan's previous Christmas singles, his other music, the National Anthem, libraries and more! Dan's new single "Let It Ring" Dan's website Dan on Bands In Town Dan's last appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcast Dan&apos...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Cliff Beach about his new Christmas singles, next year's Christmas music project, and everything in between! Cliff's new single "Every Christmas (I Fall For You)" Cliff's Four Strings EP with the Constellation Quartet Cliff Beach on Instagram   Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podca...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Muirgen O'Mahony from Celtic Woman about the new album and tour (and lots more)! Celtic Woman website Get Celtic Woman's new Christmas album Nollaig – A Christmas Journey Celtic Woman tour info   Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check ou...

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 Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas sta...

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 Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists th...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas wraps up the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from from Christmas 2024!  In this episode, Ken thanks you for listening and wishes you a Merry Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of C...

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 November of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli about music, touring and the legacy of Paul O'Neill!  Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stati...

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 August of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks Elvis Presley and his Christmas music legacy!  Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on soc...

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 September of 2022! In this episode, Ken is joined by Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to weigh in on a list of the "Best 80s Christmas songs", and th...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from the end of last year! This one was simply me giving my thanks for everyone that listened to this podcast, and my wish for a very Happy New Year! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Ch...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from February of 2025! In this episode, Ken talks about Mel Tormé, the Christmas Song and his other contributions to the Christmas music canon! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christma...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from March of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks about the Christmas music legacy of Nat King Cole! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas...

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 February of 2022!  In this episode, Ken talks about a list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members that recorded, according to a list, the great Christmas songs of all time! And then, of course, he weighs in with his on list! ...

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 move...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas begins the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from almost three years ago! In this episode, Ken delves into the music of the Night Before! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on soci...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas checks in with a quick episode to tell you about the upcoming podcast countdown, highlighting the top ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast (all leading up to the new season of the Sounds of Christmas station, which starts on November 1)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christma...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Kristin from the Holidays After Dark podcast, Collin from Scrooge: A Christmas Carol podcast and Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans podcast about some of our favorite Halloween Songs!  Holidays After Dark Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast Festive Foreign Film Fans Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podca...