The Most Played Christmas Songs on the Radio So Far in 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 4:55PM I was taking a look at this list and am wondering where is "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer"?
Stations are still flipping to the all-holiday format, but so far ASCAP says “Sleigh Ride” is the most-played song on radio from its catalog. Since October 1 the song by various artists has aired 64,317 times according to Mediaguide. It was the top holiday track last year too.
1. "Sleigh Ride" – played 64,317 times
Written by Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
Most popular artist version performed by Leroy Anderson
2. "Winter Wonderland" – played 54,741 times
Written by Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
Most popular artist version performed by Eurythmics
3. "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" – played 50,796 times
Written by Mel Tormé, Robert Wells
Most popular artist version performed by Nat King Cole
4. "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" – played 49,509 times
Written by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
Most popular artist version performed by Dean Martin
5. "Jingle Bell Rock" – played 47,100 times
Written by Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe
Most popular artist version performed by Bobby Helms
This is based on monitoring about 2,500 stations around the country.
