#1 tip to get a Christmas song in TV & film
December 7, 2025
Christmas songs are huge in TV & film.
This is the best way to get a placement.
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Yes! You already talked about Christmas songs in July… I wrote my first one this year with a friend of mine, and just put it up on Disco yesterday. Probably too late for anything to happen this year – but next! And I’m planning to do some Christmas song covers too. Thanks Chris!
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Hi Chris. We had a christmas song played on a soap opera a couple times 4 years ago. Unfortunately they had no music budget so there was no licensing fee. There were royalties, but meager.
Yes, soap operas are at the bottom for TV budgets so I am not surprised. The idea is to get into higher tier shows, movies, and ads which is what I do at Sync Songwriter.
I wrote and released a country western sounding original Christmas song called Tumbleweed Christmas Tree. I have submitted it to several briefs but have never received any feedback. Do you think that songs that are not traditional Christmas themed are overlooked by the music supervisors? This one was very special to me as it was suggested by my wife whose childhood was graced by unconventional trees, made out of non-tree items. I.e. does it have to be more mainstream to be successful?
No! It does not have to be mainstream. They are looking for familiar with a twist and most importantly, authentic music. Stick to your guns, now you just need to connect with the right people in TV & film. If you need help with that, just let me know.
Here’s mine if you want a listen,Chris?
I Can’t hear the Bells
Compilation album: “Alone for the Holidays (Warm & Lovely Solo Xmas Selection, Vol. 1)”. The compilation is now available in all relevant web shops worldwide.
See:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6jax8DLHB1I1OvJ6PMtbJS?si=05728537cf4d43ea
I unfortunately can’t listen to all the music that gets sent my way. Just reach out if you want help getting your songs to the right people though.
Hi Chris,
Great advice! Nothing like the Christmas season immersion to inspire some authentic holiday songs.
I get new ideas every year.
It’s also encouraging to know that supervisors respond to unique songs that come from the heart.
Cheers,
Alex
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Can’t find any link to submit my Xmas song. This is my first xmas of considering a submission.
Thank you.
I am not an agent, Greg, and don’t accept outside songs. I connect the songwriters I work with directly with music supervisors in TV & film. Just reach out if you would like some help doing that.
Liked your article on Christmas songs. Youโre right they have to be from the heart. I recently got one of my Christmas songs picked up by Hallmark. Itโs called โWhere Are You Christmasโ by Catharine Beck. You have to spell Catharine with 2Aโs or you wonโt find it. This one came from a true story of me at the grocery store meeting the guy with a bell. Please check it out. Thanks
I would love to, but I am so busy helping our members get consistent placements in TV & film. That is a great start, Catherine!
This is great Chris! When I try to write for sync, I come up empty. When I get inspired and write from my heart, it just pours out of me. Thank you for your wisdom and advice!
That is perfect, Patricia. Keep doing exactly that!
I’ve written a few christmas songs in past two years. 1 a kinda neosoul vibe, two others country-ish. It was great fun. Thanks for the video, maybe I’ll write some more. Submitting to a music super in July may be my next goal.
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https://zavenathan.com/track/1614894/on-christmas-day
Here is my XMAS song
Thanks, Zave, I’m not an agent and can’t listen to all the music that gets sent to me. If you want to connect with the right people in TV & film, let me know.
Dear Chris, I have recorded a Winter song titled Purple Mittens that did come close to a Hallmark movie! I have 7 new Christmas originals ready to record for 2026! I look forward to sharing these in the near future! Thank you for all you do! Sincerely, Cheryl Jeanette
I’d love to work with you, Cheryl. You sound like you have all your ducks in a row.
Hi Chris. Thanks for the heads up.
My song: “God In The Highest ” is a well Produced Christmas Song. I believe it would be great this Christmas. My first ever Christmas Coral ๐.
Great to hear, Ethan! Best of luck with it.
I have two Christmas songs on this site: jerrybrugotomusic.com
Thanks, but I unfortunately can’t listen to all the music that gets sent to me. If you want help connecting with the right people in TV & film yourself, just let me know.
Thanks for the great advice, Chris. I have a song I co-wrote called “Christmas Time for Two” that we’ve been interested in getting out in the world! Are there some shows you think might still be open this late in the year?
My music supervisor friends are always on the hunt for Christmas music right up to the big day. The trick is connecting with them which is difficult to do without a path to do that. If you need help with that, just let me know.
Thank you for the terrific advice and energy you put into every video you do for us Chris. Sundown is recording a Christmas song for me right now called ‘Christmas Crush’. The story behind the song was inspired by a distant memory of mine from my high school days in England combined with my imagination…. One memory I had was a year we had a school dance with a mistletoe theme ….the most popular boys in school (4 or 5 of them if I recall rightly) stood near the school stage and any girls who wanted to could line up for a kiss. I had a crush on one boy throughout high school and he was one of those boys but I was far, far too chicken to get in that line up…still that crush lasted even without that kiss, lol, and now 45 years later, back in my home province of Alberta CA, the memory remains, though a little blurry but still makes me laugh about how ludicrous that process really was, and in hindsight, I think “what was I thinking’ haha. I am really looking forward to getting my track back soon (harmonies are being done now) and hopefully get some great opportunities for it. ๐
Merry Christmas to you and yours Chris and thanks for all you do!
Great to hear you are working with my studio, Rhonda. I love the story behind the song, something almost all of us have been through at some point. ๐
Thanks Chris and yes ain’t that the truth! ๐
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Hey Chris,
Yes, I did have a Christmas song placed a few years ago on The Young and Restless. I since have the rights back if you know of anyone looking ๐
I’m not an agent, but connect indie songwriters like yourself directly to music supervisors. Just write in if you want to know how to do that.
Hey Chris,
Thanks for your suggestions!
I’ve just put out a Christmas song called “Ho-Ho-Ho” which has been playlisted on few radio stations…here is the YouTube video link to check it out… https://youtu.be/fOLZWR9ChNg
Please let me know if you have any suggestions about where this song could best be placed for sync…
Thank you!
I unfortunately can’t listen to all the music that gets sent to me, Andy. If you want to connect directly with music supervisors for TV & film, your next best step is to attend the Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel. It is online and doesn’t cost anything. Keep your eye on your inbox for details.
We truly enjoy the Christmas Season. I have written many Christmas songs and it seems like when I have been working on. a couple more seem to follow… lol! I have been tuning into SYNC WRITER for a while. And it seems like you all are genuine. Other SYNC .com’s are as well just sayin’… I am retired now and of course budget seems to at the helm with everything. So still trying to work that out…nevertheless… that to say… thanks for the reminders of the season. Time to let Christmas wash over us and we will see what can happen. Thanks your the tiem and the consistent vids…
Thank you Tobe. I really appreciate your trust and kind words. Keep writing, and yes, this is the perfect time for a Christmas song.
Hi Chris, Thanks for your inspirational video! I wrote a great authentic Christmas song last year. it’s called May very heart heal this Christmas time. A contemplative, peaceful, folky Christmas song, tah almost feels like a prayer. It’s in the sync songwriter library. Just thought I’d mention that, in case you’re involved in the search for songs for these shows! All the best, and have a great holiday season, Geertjan Aleven
Thanks for letting me know, Geertjan. Have a great holiday!
Great idea, i always meant to do that – i could propose the same song(s) for singing in our gospel choir, as well. double use, nice. ๐ Thanks as always for your impulses. Have a great holiday time.
Nicolai
Great idea, Nicolai!
Am interested in the song writing for Christmas, I will be working on it soon
Great to hear!
I have a Christmas song made about two years ago but I don’t know how to get it placed. I am from Nigeria.
Thanks for reaching you, Oma. Show up to my Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel on January 11th and you will learn how to connect with the right people in TV & film. It is online and totally free. Keep an eye out for details, I will send them soon.
Hi Chris!
Very encouraging holiday message. I just had an American Idol singer from Season 4 record my song โOne Christmas Wish.โ My big dream is to get 3 incredible songs to Hallmark but it seems almost impossible to get them to listen even though I just played the real life featured extra part of a jazz trumpeter in this huge (700 extras) movie. My songs seem to fit incredibly well. Is there a prayer.. anything I can do? One Hallmark connected sync agent in Hollywood told me it would be months to listen and โvetโ me and my one-stop, one-owner music. I am desperate to get through to them. There are no briefs yet, but I have heard the โtempโ tracks and my songs are much much better. Pleaseโฆ help!
Yes, there are millions of songwriters who want to get through to the people who place music in TV & film. It is next to impossible unless you have a path. This is exactly what I do. I connect indie songwriters like yourself directly to the right people. Just show up to the Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel on January 11th. Keep your eyes on your inbox for details.
Hola Chris.
Your creative thoughts and advice to us fellow artist / songwriter is so heartfelt. You’re that 5 star voice in my head that adds flavor and inspiration to keep going. I have written / recorded a few lovely Christmas songs from the heart this year.
Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays :}
Love hearing that, Tonya, and thank you for the kind words.
Hi Chris:
I recorded a song in Christmas Nashville and it has the feel of a classic Christmas song.
How can I go about having it heard? Can I send it to you for your advice? Iโm new in the field of marketing my songs and any advice would be appreciated . Thank you
Peter Orisses
Thanks for reaching out, Peter. I unfortunately don’t act like an agent, I connect indie songwriters like yourself to top music supervisors for TV & film. Your next best move is to attend the Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor panel happening on January 11th. It’s online and totally free. Keep your eyes out for more information about it. See you there!
Thanks, Chris. I’ve submitted a few Christmas songs and have had a positive response from all of the music supervisors that I submitted them to. Hopefully, they will find a home soon.
Great to hear, Jamie. You must be a member of Sync Songwriter to have met so many of them. You’re on the right path!
For sure, Jamie, best of luck!
Hi Chris, Thank you for all of your encouragement. I now have a song placed in a Christmas movie. The song is called ‘Once Upon A Christmas’ and the movie is called ‘Matchmaker Christmas’. It was broadcast on national TV here in the UK. I wish you and yours, A Very Merry Christmas. Robert Maitland here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/qUjfUazt0x0?si=zCRgVES2gvaPa9Yk
Fantastic to hear, Robert! Here is to many more, and that all depends on growing your network of relationships. That’s your next homework. ๐
I wish I had time to listen to everyone’s music, but am too busy helping my members. If you want to find out how to get your songs the right people, just email me.
Hi there, find the link to my xmas song. Because I live in Sydney, it’s summer xmas. Enjoy the funky House style, xmas song.
https://youtu.be/WcfKpJZL4eY
Best wishes for the season.
303GREG
I unfortunately can’t listen to all the music that gets sent to me, I am busy working with our members helping them get their music into shows, movies, and ads. Wishing you a Merry Christmas though.
I’m not an agent Greg, but if you need help meeting people in TV & film, I can absolutely help with that. Just let me know.
Compliments of the season Chris.
Anything you can do to link me up with people in TV and films will be appreciated.
Have a safe holidays.
303GREG