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SeeingWithTheHeart - O Come All Ye Faithful Piano, Holiday Arizona, U.S. Overall Impression: With its delicate expressiveness and intimate sense of atmosphere, Susie Fowls approaches “O Come All Ye Faithful” not as a performer delivering a well-worn Christmas classic, but as someone gently unwrapping a cherished ornament, holding it to the light, and discovering new colors within it. Her piano work feels almost like a quiet conversation between her hands and the keys, each note arriving with deliberateness and tenderness. Susie’s delicate touch is the guiding force of the performance. Rather than leaning on grandiosity or overt sentimentality, she allows the subtle emotional currents of the piece to breathe on their own. The way she shapes each phrase—letting some tones bloom while letting others fade —reveals the minute details and emotive intricacies that often lie hidden beneath more declarative interpretations of the hymn. It is reverent without being rigid, ...

Nicole-Marie - Let's Get Our Christmas On Pop, Holiday Washington, U.S. For Fans Of: The Oh Hellos, Chris Young, Jessie James Decker, Kacey Musgraves, Alabama, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Kelleigh Bannen, Brett Eldredge, Kenny Chesney, Runaway June, Hunter Hayes, Dan + Shay, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Kelly Clarkson Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #Original #OriginalMusic #Pop #Holiday #Washington #WA

Larry Gebke - Blue Christmas Holiday, Country Illinois, U.S. Overall Impression: Recording artist Larry Gebke captures the longing and the loneliness of one of the quintessential sentimental holiday masterpiece, with his rendition of "Blue Christmas". Made famous by the King of Rock and Roll, this tune has captivated generations of listeners with its melancholic themes and swaying country rhythms. Gebke stays fairly faithful to Elvis' version, complementing his smooth baritone vocals with reverb-soaked surf guitar leads while the rhythm section provides an authentic mid-century groove and a sound that evokes images of tinsel and lights. You can feel the longing in his delivery, as he sees every festive symbol as just another reminder of absence, granting the listener permission to commiserate in his wistful heartache. Larry Gebke's version of "Blue Christmas" is the perfect addition to any playlist this holiday season. Strongest Poi...

Tracy Carter - Same Ol'e Song Hip Hop, R&B California, U.S. For Fans Of: Common, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, De La Soul, Gang Starr, Mos Def, Musiq Soulchild, Little Brother, J Dilla, 9th Wonder, Mario, 112, Jaheim, Dave Hollister, Jon B., Xscape, USHER, Talib Kweli, Ray J, Blu Cantrell, Ashanti, Case, Next, Heather Headley Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #Original #OriginalMusic #HipHop #R&B #California #CA

Luna Vintner - In Your Heart Singer, Songwriter New York, U.S. Overall Impression: In a world often obsessed with sonic excess, Luna Vintner’s “In Your Heart” arrives like a breath drawn softly between thoughts — delicate, unhurried, and utterly human. It’s a piano ballad that leans into vulnerability rather than volume, trusting that honesty will always resonate louder than grandeur. Luna Vintner crafts an understated emotional experience that feels timeless in its tenderness. The minimalist arrangement, delicate piano, and intimate vocal delivery form a perfect vessel for the song’s quiet plea for acceptance. In an era overflowing with overproduction and overstatement, Luna finds power in restraint. “In Your Heart” doesn’t need to shout to be heard; it whispers, and the world leans in closer. Strongest Point(s): Luna's vocal delivery favors quiet restraint over vocal pyrotechnics, a choice that lends the song its unique gravity. Each phrase is handled w...

Howard Gripp - You Still Hear Christian, Gospel Wisconsin, U.S. For Fans Of: Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Phil Wickham, Third Day, News Boys, for KING & COUNTRY, David Crowder Band, Matthew West, Tenth Avenue North, Building 429, Matt Maher, MercyMe, Brandon Heath, Aaron Shust, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay, Mark Schultz Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #Original #OriginalMusic #Christian #Gospel #Wisconsin #WI