Skillet's Holiday Hymn, Thanksgiving Tunes, and Music Industry Shifts: A Roundup of the Latest Hits and Headlines

15/11/2025 2 min
Skillet's Holiday Hymn, Thanksgiving Tunes, and Music Industry Shifts: A Roundup of the Latest Hits and Headlines

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The past twenty-four hours have brought a fresh wave of music, from holiday anthems to orchestral tributes and industry shifts that keep the pulse of the scene alive. Skillet, the rock band known for their anthemic sound, has stepped into new territory with their first-ever Christmas track, O Come O Come Emmanuel, a powerful take on the classic hymn that blends reverence with their signature intensity. Meanwhile, The Bitter Chills have released Not Yet Santa, a Thanksgiving EP that playfully pushes back against the early onset of Christmas, featuring folky melodies and a Motown-inspired production, with a guest trombonist adding a sultry touch to the festivities.On the pop front, Gwen Stefani has shared her new holiday single Hot Cocoa, bringing a sweet, festive vibe to the season. In the country world, HARDY has claimed the top spot on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with Favorite Country Song, while James Taylor made his Grand Ole Opry debut, marking a milestone for the legendary singer-songwriter. Hannah McFarland also stepped into the Opry circle for the first time, a moment celebrated by the Nashville community.The Billboard 200 chart this week is led by Florence + the Machine with Everybody Scream, followed by KPop Demon Hunters and Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem. Taylor Swift continues to dominate with multiple entries, including The Tortured Poets Department and 1989 (Taylor’s Version), while Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, and Bad Bunny also hold strong positions. The soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas remains a seasonal favorite, sitting at number 85.In industry news, Warner Music Group has named Leho Nigul as their new Chief Technology Officer, signaling a continued push for innovation. Warner Chappell Music Nashville has renewed Tyler Hubbard’s global administration deal and signed Brendan Walter, while BMI has promoted key members of their Nashville creative team. ASCAP has unveiled the winners of the 2025 Christian Music Awards, honoring the genre’s top songwriters and publishers.Live music continues to thrive, with Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony bringing her music to orchestras worldwide, and The Who’s Quadrophenia being reimagined as a rock ballet at New York City Center. In the theater world, The Phantom of the Opera is running through November 15 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, and Marshwood High School is opening their production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Thank you for tuning in. Remember to subscribe for more updates from the world of music. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For great Music dealshttps://amzn.to/3BPL8A7Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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