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

In the past 12 years, 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 November 22, 2020, online voters will determine which songs will advance to the final. The Finals will then be held the week of December 18, 2020.

The Winner of The Next Holiday Classic will then be announced on December 23, 2020. 

About The Next Holiday Classic

(Submissions open 6/1/20)

Enter The Contest!

Voting Opens 11/22/20

VOTE FOR THE TOP 3 SONGS IN WEEK 1

Week 1 Semifinal

November 27 - December 3, 2022 

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that advance to the Final.

Week 2 Semifinal

December 4 - December 10, 2022

Online voters will determine the top 3 songs that advance to the Final.

Week 3 Semifinal 

December 11 - December 17, 2022

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 

December 18  - December 23, 2022

Online voters and TNHC will determine the top 3 winners

The Winner of The Next Holiday Classic will then be announced December 23, 2020.

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