Holiday Hits & The Art of Christmas Songwriting With Charlie Puth | Billboard On The Record

What does it really take to write a Christmas song that lasts forever? Singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth sits down with Kristin Robinson on Billboard On The Record to unpack the magic behind holiday hits, from the one chord that seems to appear in nearly every classic to the ’60s influences that continue to shape today’s festive favorites. Puth shares how he once wrote a Christmas song in just an hour, why some tracks become seasonal standards almost by accident and how artists balance tradition with originality when creating holiday music. He also takes listeners inside piano sessions, highlights his favorite Christmas albums and songs, answers rapid-fire holiday questions and reflects on how the craft of songwriting has evolved, all while offering a sneak peek at what’s next for his own music.

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Host:
Kristin Robinson

Executive Producers:
Diona DaCosta
Hannah Karp
Jade Watson

Produced By:
Kayla Forman
Mateo Vergara

Edited By:
Rachel Derbyshire

00:00 Introduction
00:04 Why Christmas Music Feels Special
01:32 The Economics of Christmas Music
03:05 Guest Charlie Puth Joins the Conversation
05:21 Charlie's First Christmas Music Memories
08:30 Writing December 25th: Charlie’s Process
11:10 Nostalgia in Christmas Music
13:46 The Evolution of Christmas Hits
18:04 R&B's Influence on Christmas Music
21:02 Why Some Songs Become Christmas Classics
23:55 The Rise of Streaming and Christmas Music
26:43 How AI is Changing the Music Game
30:21 Unusual Subgenres of Christmas Songs
32:45 Local Acts and Regional Christmas Tunes
35:56 Iconic Christmas Soundtracks and Hymns
37:15 Charlie's Favorite Quintessential Christmas Songs
39:45 The Making of Charlie’s New Album
41:10 Returning to Honest Music-Making
43:35 The Role of Bridges in Modern Songs
45:28 A Rapid-Fire Christmas Music Trivia
50:00 Closing Thoughts with Charlie Puth

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Holiday Hits & The Art of Christmas Songwriting With Charlie Puth | Billboard On The Record

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