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Welcome to...

THE NEXT HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Song Contest

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 2026 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, 2026.


Entries opening August 1, 2026.

About The Next Holiday Classic

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(Submissions open 8/1/2026)

Enter The Contest!

Radio Show/Podcast

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

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November 29, 2026 - Week 1 Semifinal

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that

advance to the Final.


December 6, 2026 -  Week 2 Semifinal

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that

advance to the Final.


December 13, 2026 - Week 3 Semifinal 

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


December 20, 2026 - Week 4  Final 

Online voters and TNHC judges will determine the top 3 winners

and "Fan Favorite."



December 24, 2026 - Week 5 Winners Show

Recap of the contest and winners announced




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