There was a December when we didn’t scroll for music. We just turned on the radio and let the station decide. Billboard told the stations what people were buying and requesting, so when a Christmas ...

'Tis the season... to hear Christmas music pretty much everywhere you go, whether you love it or don't. But who first brought the holiday spirit to rock music? The origins of Christmas music date all ...

Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the most famous Christmas pop song. It was originally a rock song. Here’s a look at how the track came to be. Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for ...

The song begins with a Christmas-y chime. It's the sound of a celesta — an instrument featured in Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic “The Nutcracker.” Carey’s hit also uses the sleigh bell, which became ...

If you've ever fancied taking a ride on a different kind of Polar Express, a discussion with friends about the best and worst holiday songs might be just the ticket you've been waiting for. We dug ...

Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" is a delightful holiday song. We're not here to hate. But can we all admit that the annual hype around it has gotten to be a bit too much? Each year, ...