By Angela Redding | Hollywood Beat magazine | November 14, 2025
Source: iHeartMedia
Holiday Music Takeover Begins Nationwide
iHeartMedia has kicked off its annual holiday music takeover, with more than 95 stations nationwide now broadcasting festive tunes 24/7.
The lineup includes today’s biggest holiday hits and timeless classics from Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and more.
iHeartRadio Holiday Special Returns hosted by Mario Lopez
As part of the celebration, the iHeartRadio Holiday Special returns this year, hosted by Mario Lopez.
Interviews
The special will feature interviews with Goo Goo Dolls, Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, and other artists sharing their favorite holiday songs and traditions.
Airing November 26
The broadcast will air on iHeartRadio stations nationwide on November 26 at 7 p.m. local time and on the Holiday Season Radio channel via the iHeartRadio app at 7 p.m. ET.
Leading Destination for Holiday Music
iHeartMedia transforms music stations in its top markets to all-holiday programming through Christmas Day, making it the leading destination for holiday music.
Expanded Holiday Content on iHeartRadio App
Listeners can access even more seasonal content across over 500 platforms and 2,000 devices with the iHeartRadio app. Offerings include:
- iHeart Christmas: All the holiday hits
- North Pole Radio: Hosted by Santa Claus
- iHeart Christmas Classics: Timeless holiday favorites
- Genre-specific holiday channels: iHeartCountry Christmas, iHeart Christmas Jazz, iHeart Christmas Rock, iHeart Christmas R&B, and more
To explore iHeartRadio’s full holiday lineup, open the app and search “iHeart Holiday.”
A Celebration of Joy and Nostalgia
“Every holiday season, our stations bring festive tunes that span generations, from classic favorites to today’s newest holiday songs,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “The Holiday Special goes beyond the music. Artists share personal stories and traditions, creating moments of joy and nostalgia that connect with fans year after year.”
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