Happy New Year! And thank you for an amazing 2024!
I feel like I say thank you a lot, but I really want to convey how grateful I am that you continue to listen to the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast.
For the station, I don’t know that we broke any records this year. And, to be honest, with more people than ever listening on their phones, tablets and other devices, and with security improvements made to protect your privacy, we have the highest percentage ever of listeners in unknown areas.
In fact, unknown has more listeners than most - there are only five other countries with more listeners: United States, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom and India (and I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t hit the number one spot in the next couple years).
Afghanistan, Romania, Ukraine and Austalia round out the top ten.
I feel like I say thank you a lot, but I really want to convey how grateful I am that you continue to listen to the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast.
For the station, I don’t know that we broke any records this year. And, to be honest, with more people than ever listening on their phones, tablets and other devices, and with security improvements made to protect your privacy, we have the highest percentage ever of listeners in unknown areas.
In fact, unknown has more listeners than most - there are only five other countries with more listeners: United States, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom and India (and I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t hit the number one spot in the next couple years).
Afghanistan, Romania, Ukraine and Austalia round out the top ten.
I’m not bragging, and I hope it doesn’t sound like I am. Frankly, these days, when it’s easier than ever to make a Christmas music playlist, I am so grateful, and even humbled, that so many seem to return to the Sounds of Christmas, year after year (and, since the station is on all year long, that so many continue to listen long after the traditional season has wrapped up).
And, really, the geographic particulars aren’t that important, at least not to me. I started the Sounds of Christmas back in 2007, hoping to share my love of Christmas and Christmas music with any who might be interested. And it’s beyond gratifying to know that, as I wrap up the eighteenth season, people are still sharing at least part of the season with me. No matter what state, or what country, they’re in.
I’m writing this in the afternoon on New Year’s Eve in Florida. And while I’m doing that, I’m listening to a "Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)" by Norah Jones (along with listeners in Houston TX, Hayward CA, Scranton PA, Toronto, Germany, Portugal and France). And I think that’s pretty cool. I’m just so appreciative of everyone that takes the time to spend even just a little of this very special season with me.
So, thank you for listening. And while traditional radio stations have already put away their Christmas music, the Sounds of Christmas is still on, playing the Best Variety of Christmas all year long (except, as you probably know, when October rolls around and we switch to Halloween music for the month).
And, really, the geographic particulars aren’t that important, at least not to me. I started the Sounds of Christmas back in 2007, hoping to share my love of Christmas and Christmas music with any who might be interested. And it’s beyond gratifying to know that, as I wrap up the eighteenth season, people are still sharing at least part of the season with me. No matter what state, or what country, they’re in.
I’m writing this in the afternoon on New Year’s Eve in Florida. And while I’m doing that, I’m listening to a "Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)" by Norah Jones (along with listeners in Houston TX, Hayward CA, Scranton PA, Toronto, Germany, Portugal and France). And I think that’s pretty cool. I’m just so appreciative of everyone that takes the time to spend even just a little of this very special season with me.
So, thank you for listening. And while traditional radio stations have already put away their Christmas music, the Sounds of Christmas is still on, playing the Best Variety of Christmas all year long (except, as you probably know, when October rolls around and we switch to Halloween music for the month).
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I’m also grateful for the support you’ve given to the Sounds of Christmas podcast. I believe we just posted our 240th episode, as we near the end of our fourth year.
Like the Sounds of Christmas station, I wasn’t sure that anyone else would be interested in listening to me talk about Christmas music, but I thought I’d give it a shot. And I owe you a tremendous amount of thank you’s to you for listening to and downloading so many episodes. Especially during the past year.
Really, all I can say is Wow. And thank you.
Thanks so much for listening, helping me share some Christmas Spirit and for continuing to support the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast.
May you always believe in Santa Claus.
Like the Sounds of Christmas station, I wasn’t sure that anyone else would be interested in listening to me talk about Christmas music, but I thought I’d give it a shot. And I owe you a tremendous amount of thank you’s to you for listening to and downloading so many episodes. Especially during the past year.
Really, all I can say is Wow. And thank you.
Thanks so much for listening, helping me share some Christmas Spirit and for continuing to support the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast.
May you always believe in Santa Claus.
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