Premiere Offers Arroyo Christmas Songs Backstory Show

Christmas Merry & Bright: Play Backstories

Premiere Networks is bringing back "Christmas Merry & Bright: Play Backstories," a three-hour, barter-free holiday radio special hosted by Raymond Arroyo, available for stations to air between November 25 and December 25.

Arroyo -- a FOX News and CNN contributor, best-selling author, award-winning producer, music artist and podcaster -- uses the special to explore the origins and lesser-known stories behind some of the season's most familiar songs. The program features new big band arrangements from his Billboard chart-topping album Christmas Merry & Bright, along with classic tracks.

The special also includes interviews with Grammy winners Jose Feliciano and Amy Grant, who share insight into their hallmark Christmas hits.

The special is market-exclusive and commercial-free and will be available for station download beginning November 25. It can be aired multiple times during the broadcast window. Interested stations can contact Kurt Kretzschmar here.

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