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The annual battle for the coveted Christmas number one spot is heating up, with a diverse mix of music veterans and festive newcomers vying for the top spot.
American pop sensation Taylor Swift, loose Women star dennis welchAnd Wicked Leadership Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande are among the major names set to collide in this year’s highly anticipated chart race.
Swift, 35, unveiled her 12th studio album, life of a showgirl, There are strong contenders with them in October Chart-topping hit ‘The Fate of Ophelia’.
official charts company Also note that their tracks ‘Opalight’ and ‘Elizabeth Taylor’, which have not yet reached the peak, may emerge as dark horses.
With five previous UK number one singles, Swift’s bid for the festival crown is formidable. His potential chart rival is the mother of Dennis Welch. matty healyHarbinger of 1975, with Swift was rumored to be in a romantic relationship,
Although never confirmed, speculation suggests some songs from Swift’s 2024 album, Tortured Poets DepartmentCould point to an indie singer.
Welch, 67, is hitting the ground running with her new Christmas single, ‘Slay Bells’, boldly described as “the hyperpop Christmas banger of 2025”. The track features memorable lyrics such as “We’re serving looks, not turkeys” and “It’s time to make a killing in sleazeballs”, promising a unique festive offering.
Meanwhile, theater veteran Cynthia Erivo, 38, and pop superstar Ariana Grande, 32, may also be in contention with ‘For Good’, a track from their upcoming film, the 2024 sequel to ‘Wicked’. song shown Wicked: For Good – SoundtrackWhich also includes ‘No Good Deed’ and ‘No Place Like Home’.
Beyond these headline acts, a diverse range of artists and tracks are hoping to capture the country’s festive spirit.
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mcfly singer Tom Fletcher Wrote a song for paddington the musicalA new version of ‘One of Us’, already a bookmakers’ favourite. The accompanying music video features Michael Bond’s beloved bear accompanying the singer at Paddington Station. It follows the tradition of children’s characters reaching the top Christmas spot, such as Mr. Blobby in 1993 and ‘Can We Fix It?’ With Bob the Builder.
December is also set to see new releases from Ray with ‘Where’s My Husband!’, and mazeWhose ‘Where Love Lives’ serves as this year’s soundtrack to the John Lewis Christmas advert.
Other notable contenders include Kylie Minogue’s new pop single ‘Christmas’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘(Christmas) Time’, Pixie Lott’s ‘First Christmas’, Olivia Dean’s ‘The Christmas Song’, The Divine Comedy’s ‘All the Pretty Lights’ and Picture This’s ‘It’s Christmas Time’.
Charity singles, historically strong contenders, are also in the running, including ‘Lullaby’ by Together for Palestine and Home Care’s Got Talent rendition of Robbie Williams’ ‘Angels’.
Last year’s winner, Wham!’last Christmas‘, which ultimately claimed the top spot after its release in 1984, could return alongside other festive classics like Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’, Kirsty McCall’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ and Shakin’ Stevens’ ‘Merry Christmas Everywhere’.
Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company, commented on the impending contest: “It’s that time of year again – Christmas is coming and the release schedule grows bigger with each passing day. So it’s time to see the contenders gathering on the starting line for one of the biggest chart races of the year. This year, there is a wide variety of contenders – including children’s favourites, charity fundraisers, daytime TV icons and Australian pop queens, among many others. Three inside Week, by then we will know the winner… Based on your scores, get ready, go!”
The official Christmas number one race for 2025 begins on Friday, December 12, with the sale and stream running until Thursday, December 18 at 11:59pm ET. The highly anticipated 2025 Christmas number one single will be unveiled live on BBC Radio 1. official chart Friday, December 19 at 4 p.m.