Leona Lewis' festive hit One More Sleep named most played modern Christmas Songby MusicWeek StaffNovember 29th 2024 at 12:01AM
Leona Lewis’ festive hit One More Sleep has been named the most played Christmas song released in the 21st century, according to new airplay data analysis from PPL.
The track, released in 2013, peaked at No.3 on the UK singles chart and has since become a seasonal favourite, re-entering the top 40 every year since 2017.
PPL, which licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public places, has compiled a chart of the most played Christmas tracks released in the 21st century using airplay data from radio and TV stations across the UK.
One More Sleep has accumulated the equivalent of 14 weeks of continuous airplay on radio and television since its release, compared to 11 weeks for Underneath The Tree.
Leona Lewis said: “It’s really special knowing that One More Sleep brings a little joy to people’s Christmases. The song and the whole album mean so much to me. It’s really beautiful that people connect to it and as an artist that’s all I could hope for.”

Leona Lewis’ festive hit One More Sleep has been named the most played Christmas song released in the 21st century, according to new airplay data analysis from PPL.
The track, released in 2013, peaked at No.3 on the UK singles chart and has since become a seasonal favourite, re-entering the top 40 every year since 2017.
PPL, which licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public places, has compiled a chart of the most played Christmas tracks released in the 21st century using airplay data from radio and TV stations across the UK.
One More Sleep has accumulated the equivalent of 14 weeks of continuous airplay on radio and television since its release, compared to 11 weeks for Underneath The Tree.
Leona Lewis said: “It’s really special knowing that One More Sleep brings a little joy to people’s Christmases. The song and the whole album mean so much to me. It’s really beautiful that people connect to it and as an artist that’s all I could hope for.”