Isaac Watts was a renowned hymnwriter whose songs profoundly changed the face of church music. He wrote over 750 hymns, including well-known ones like Joy to the World and When I Survey the Wondrous ...

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and ...

NPR is remembering some of the 1 million people lost to COVID in the U.S. And we're doing that through the music they loved. Our series Songs of Remembrance includes two sisters from Nashville who ...

Three Dog Night passed on what became the band’s biggest hit. Twice. When country singer and actor Hoyt Axton initially approached the 1970s group with “Joy to the World”—a freewheelin’ tune about a ...

"Angels We Have Heard on High," "Silent Night," even "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," instantly arouses thoughts of Christmas. But what about Thanksgiving tunes?

Pink Martini performs in its 2015 holiday special, "Joy to the World." (Bryan Vance) (Bryan Vance) It's time to add Pink Martini to your holiday soundtrack. The Portland ensemble gathered its friends ...