Hallmark Channel Unveils Star-Studded 2025 Christmas Music Lineup

Hallmark Channel is cranking up the holiday cheer for its 2025 Countdown to Christmas campaign. And honestly, this year’s soundtrack is something special.

The network, famous for its cozy holiday films and festive vibes, has teamed up with some of the biggest names in country and pop music. The result? A soundscape that really captures the magic of the season.

From Brad Paisley’s fresh Christmas anthems to Mickey Guyton’s soulful originals and Little Big Town’s nostalgic cover, the lineup feels like a playlist you’ll want on repeat. Hallmark isn’t just about mistletoe and romance—it’s about the music that makes those moments stick.

Brad Paisley Leads the Way with Original Holiday Anthems

Few artists nail country storytelling like Brad Paisley, so his involvement this year is huge. Paisley wrote and recorded the official anthem, Counting Down the Days, for the 2025 Countdown to Christmas.

He’s also got a handful of new tracks popping up across Hallmark’s seasonal programming. His song Leave the Christmas Lights on for Me—performed by the fictional duo Winters & Wade in A Grand Ole Opry Christmas—brings a nice touch of Nashville to the festivities.

Then there’s his original tune Falling Like the Snow, performed live on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Paisley’s authenticity just shines through in these songs.

To top it off, Paisley’s take on Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town lights up the soundtrack for Christmas at the Catnip Café. All three tracks are landing on his upcoming album, Snow Globe Town.

This is his first Christmas release since 2006. Fans have been waiting a long time for this—his mix of humor, warmth, and twang is just classic Paisley.

Mickey Guyton and Drew Baldridge Bring Joy and Harmony

Hallmark’s 2025 music campaign is all about collaboration, too. Mickey Guyton, whose voice is just packed with emotion, teams up with Drew Baldridge for a brand-new duet called Joy to Your World.

Written by Niko Rubio, Dalton Diehl, and Johnny Simpson, the track nails Hallmark’s vibe: warmth, connection, and togetherness. You’ll hear it throughout the network’s Christmas programming—a musical thread that ties everything together.

Guyton’s not stopping there. She debuts two originals from her upcoming album Feels Like Christmas: Save a Little Christmas for Me in Tidings for the Season and Sugar Cookie in A Make or Break Holiday.

Both tracks show off her range—classic holiday charm with a modern, soulful twist. And in a fun twist, Guyton even pops up onscreen for a cameo, proving she’s got just as much presence in front of the camera as behind the mic.

Little Big Town and Megan Moroney Add Star Power

What’s a Hallmark holiday without some showstoppers from country’s biggest names? Little Big Town brings their Grammy-winning harmonies to a lively version of Santa Claus is Back in Town in Three Wisest Men.

Their vocals and playful energy give the Elvis classic a festive, fresh spin. Meanwhile, rising star Megan Moroney lights up A Grand Ole Opry Christmas with All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy.

The song just oozes small-town holiday romance—exactly what Hallmark fans love. These performances show how Hallmark keeps things fresh by mixing legends with new talent.

Classic Voices Meet Contemporary Sounds

New music’s front and center, but Hallmark hasn’t forgotten the classics. The 2025 campaign is loaded with a mix of vintage and modern favorites, appealing to just about everyone.

Frank Sinatra’s I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm sets the mood in Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. Dean Martin’s It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas brings the nostalgia in A Newport Christmas.

If you want something more current, Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday with The Jonas Brothers adds a fun pop vibe. Julie London’s sultry I’d Like You for Christmas pops up in Christmas Above the Clouds, and Laufey’s dreamy The Christmas Waltz floats through We Met in December.

All together, these picks show Hallmark knows how to balance the old and the new—making the soundtrack both comforting and a little bit exciting.

Rising Artists and Songwriting Camps Add Fresh Energy

It’s not just about the big names. Hallmark’s 2025 campaign also lifts up emerging talent through its songwriting camps.

For the fourth year running, these collaborations have produced original songs that bring a fresh twist to the holidays. Standouts include Glow of the Season by Alex Vickery in A Royal Montana Christmas and Best Holiday Yet by Lonis featuring Joh Mero in Christmas Above the Clouds.

There’s also Merry & Bright by Jamra in Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!. Other new favorites: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe and Joy by Valerie Broussard in Tidings for the Season, Christmas All Around by Esablau in A Suite Holiday Romance, and That’s What Christmas is All About by Cole Simon in The Snow Must Go On.

And don’t miss Glow by Moonzz, sung by Brooke D’Orsay and Jake Epstein in Oy to the World!. That one really captures the joy and quirkiness of Hallmark’s holiday spirit.

Final Thoughts: A Season to Remember

Hallmark Channel’s 2025 Countdown to Christmas campaign is back, and honestly, music just feels like the heartbeat of the holidays. Brad Paisley’s heartfelt originals bring a little twang, while Mickey Guyton’s got that soulful vibe going on.

Little Big Town adds their harmonies to the mix. And of course, there are those timeless classics—can’t forget about those.

This year’s soundtrack really does have a bit of everything. There’s artistry, emotion, and that universal joy that only music seems to unlock, all wrapped up in Hallmark’s signature warmth.

So, why not grab some cocoa? Snuggle up by the fire. Let Hallmark’s 2025 Christmas season soundtrack play, and maybe you’ll remember why this time of year just hits different.