Hallmark Channel is partnering with Gwen Stefani, and Ryan Tedder, on the creation of an all-new original song, “Here This Christmas”, which will serve as the theme music for the network’s beloved annual programming event, Countdown to Christmas.
The single, written and produced by Tedder and Grammy nominated songwriter, producer and musician, Brent Kutzle, and recorded by Stefani, was released October 23rd, in conjunction with the launch of Countdown to Christmas.
In addition, Stefani recorded a fresh, modern cover of the classic Christmas carol, “Sleigh Ride”, also produced by Tedder and Kutzle along with Brandon Collins.
Both songs are the focal point of all Countdown to Christmas promotional spots, play in heavy rotation on Sirius XM’s Hallmark Channel Radio, and available wherever consumers get their music.
“Here This Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride” are featured on a reissue of the Deluxe Edition of Stefani’s You Make It Feel Like Christmas holiday album on Interscope Records available now at all digital retailers. Originally released in 2017 You Make It Feel Like Christmas debuted on Billboard’s Top Seasonal Albums chart and featured six originals and six classic holiday tunes.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas Deluxe Edition arrived in 2018 with five added songs including originals “Cheer For The Elves” and “Secret Santa” written by Gwen Stefani, Justin Tranter and busbee, as well as covers of classics “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Feliz Navidad ft. Mon Laferte.”
“Music, an absolutely fundamental component of the entire holiday experience, is central to Countdown to Christmas, and we have always wanted our own holiday theme song,” said Michelle Vicary, EVP, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks.
“Having this opportunity to harness the incredible talents of Gwen Stefani and Ryan Tedder in the creation and recording of ‘Here This Christmas’ is a dream come true and I am confident the single will add a whole new dimension to our seasonal programming event and become an instant holiday hit.”