Launched in 2007, The Next Holiday Classic Song Contest is the premier online holiday song contest for independent songwriters.


TNHC has received thousands of entries and has showcased the best new holiday music from talent around the world.


During each of the three consecutive weeks beginning in November 2025 online voters will determine which songs will advance to the final. The Finals will then be held the week of December 18, 2025 with the winner being announced December 21, 2025.


Entries opening soon.

About The Next Holiday Classic

(Submissions open 6/1/20)

Enter The Contest!

Radio Show

The Next Holiday Classic​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My Image

Week 1 Semifinal

TBA

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that

advance to the Final.


Week 2 Semifinal

TBA

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that

advance to the Final.


Week 3 Semifinal 

TBA

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that

advance to the Final.


Note: TNHC Judges will select one wildcard entry that will

advance to the Final


The Final 

TBA

Online voters and TNHC will determine the top 3 winners


Format

Welcome to...

THE NEXT HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Song Contest