Nominee2026
Music
Shantell Ogden
Music City Mistletoe
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
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Golden Star Award — Best Christmas Film of the Year
The Golden Star Award is presented to the best Christmas film of the year, selected from among all nominated films at the Holiday Music & Film Awards®. This prestigious honor is awarded by the Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) to the film that stands out among all nominees for its outstanding achievement in holiday filmmaking.
Recipient: To Be Announced
Cinematic Sound Award
Honoring David Bateman
2026 Cinematic Sound Award Recipient: David Bateman
First presented in 2025, the Cinematic Sound Award recognizes outstanding musical artistry in film and celebrates the creative talents whose work enhances storytelling through the power of music. The 2026 Holiday Music and Film Awards® proudly honors composer and music supervisor David Bateman as the recipient of the 2026 Cinematic Sound Award, recognizing his outstanding musical contributions to the holiday films Spirit of Christmas Station and Christmas at Fields Ranch.
Congratulations, David Bateman!
Celebrating the Music That Brings Holiday Movies to Life
Presenting the 2026 Music in Film Nominees
We are delighted to recognize this year's outstanding nominees for their exceptional musical contributions to holiday cinema.
Nominee2026
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Robert Bacon
I Found Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
Nominee2026
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Kimberly Dawn
When We’re Decembering
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
Nominee2026
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Robert Bacon
There’s No Day Like A Snow
AwardBest Christmas Americana Song
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Shakeh Herbekian
I've Got A Christmas For You
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
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Abbie Thomas
Kids on Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
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Kimberly Dawn
Wonderland Walkin’ (With You)
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
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Lauren Malecek
The Magic Of Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
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Robert Bacon
Mistletoe Kissin' On You
AwardBest Christmas Jazz Song
Nominee2026
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ALYSSA RUFFIN Ft. AURELIA
Wrapped Up In Christmas
AwardBest Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Nominee2026
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Cara Paige
Here's to the Man in Red
AwardBest Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Nominee2026
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DEBÉ GUNN Featuring Afrika Mamas
Christmas All Around The World
AwardBest Christmas Pop Song (Female Artist)
Congratulations to all the 2026 nominees!
Thank you to the talented actors, filmmakers, writers, and creative teams who bring holiday entertainment to life. We celebrate your outstanding contributions and wish all our nominees the very best!
Congratulations to our 2026 Music in Film nominees!
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2026 submissions are now closed — thank you to everyone who entered. Explore the 2026 nominees and award information in the Awards Archive.