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- Brooks & Dunn - Winter Wonderland. Brooks & Dunn - Winter Wonderland (Yule Log Version) Everyone's given 'Winter Wonderland' a crack, but if you're wanting the most country-fied version, look no further than these lads.
- Darius Rucker - Let It Snow. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow. OK, Darius Rucker's 2014 album Home for the Holidays might be on the cheesy side of country Christmas, but we could sing the dictionary and we'd be up for it.
- Dolly Parton - Hard Candy Christmas. Dolly Parton - Hard Candy Christmas (Audio) Dolly recorded this moving ballad for her film The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas in 1982.
- Reba McEntire - The Christmas Song. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) Reba's first Christmas album Merry Christmas To You is full of great festive tracks with a country-jazz sound.
- Luke Bryan: O Holy Night
- Alan Jackson: Let It Be Christmas
- Dolly Parton: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- Elvis Presley Feat. Martina Mcbride – Blue Christmas
- Lady A: A Holly Jolly Christmas
- George Strait: Christmas Cookies
- Taylor Swift: Silent Night
- Reba McEntire: The Christmas Song
- Kacey Musgraves: Present Without A Bow
- Darius Rucker: You’Re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
“O Holy Night” has its origins in a French poem by a 19th-century wine merchant. Following in the footsteps of Mahalia Jackson and recording such a famous traditional song wasn’t easy, but Luke Bryandelivered a delicious version in 2017. “I couldn’t be prouder of a piece of work,” Bryan said. “It is probably one of my most proud recording moments.”...
Alan Jackson composed the heart-warming title song for his 11th studio album, Let It Be Christmas, in 2002 and was rewarded with a Top 40 hit on Billboard’s country charts. Tony Award-winning conductor Bill Elliott was responsible for the rousing horn and string arrangements on this country Christmas treat.
No country Christmas songs playlist would be complete with Dolly Parton. Her 1990 album Home for Christmaswas her second Christmas album. (The first Dolly Parton holiday album was a duet record with Kenny Rogers.) The gem on this one, though, is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” a Christmas music classic. – Sam Armstrong
Elvis cemented “Blue Christmas” as a country Christmas standard when he recorded it for the first time in 1957. On the 2008 album, Christmas Duets, Martina McBride joined him through the power of technology for a wonderful rendition. Even more impressive? The music video, which makes it look like Martina is performing alongside Elvis at his 1968 co...
Nearly 50 years after Burl Ives first warbled Johnny Marks’ “A Holly Jolly Christmas” into the charts, it was taken back there in 2012 by Lady A. The trio – guitarist Dave Haywood, and singers Charles Kelly and Hillary Scott – delivered a rousing version for their festive album, On This Winter’s Night. (For more Lady A, be sure to check out their t...
Would any holiday season be complete without Christmas cookies? “Christmas Cookies” peaked at No.33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999, and country-music fans seemed to relish the innocence and simplicity of the Christmas food song written by the bestselling singer George Strait – a man responsible for many of the best Christmas country songs. “Chris...
Want to put a little twang in your Christmas with a holiday classic? Taylor Swift singing “Silent Night” might be the one for you. The country star also sings “White Christmas” on The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, but the stirring rendition of the classic Christmas carol is a highlight. – Sam Armstrong
Reba McEntire is one of country music’s Christmas stars and has regularly hosted the annual CMA Country Christmas show. Her 2017 festival album contained a sweet version of Mel Tormé’s “The Christmas Song” (subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire”). Tormé said the song was written “to stay cool by thinking cool.” McEntire was tackling a song ...
Kacey Musgraves’ 2016 album, A Very Kacey Christmas, was full of fine guest stars (Willie Nelsonsang and played drum triggers on one track), and the excellent single “Present Without A Bow” features soul and R&B singer Leon Bridges. Musgraves co-wrote the track with Bridges, Austin Jenkins and Luke Laird. “The album has a child-like fun,” said Musg...
Any song written by the great children’s writer and illustrator Dr. Seuss is going to be fun, and Darius Rucker does a fine job on “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” which was originally composed for the 1966 cartoon special How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Rucker recorded a lively version for his 2014 album, Home For The Holidays. When it comes to fr...
- “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” By Brenda Lee. We begin with an enduring classic that was first recorded in 1958. Brenda Lee‘s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has since been infusing holiday cheer into homes for over six decades.
- “Jingle Bell Rock” By Bobby Helms. Similar to our first song, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms has been ringing in the festive season for over six decades.
- “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” By Dolly Parton. Our next song was originally penned in 1934 and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. However, country legend Dolly Parton breathed new life into “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” in 1990.
- “Silent Night” By Taylor Swift. Probably one of the songs that stands out as a traditional Christmas song is “Silent Night.” Originally composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber, with lyrics by Joseph Mohr, it has since been covered by numerous artists.
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Oct 27, 2023 · 1. "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Maddie & Tae. View full post on Youtube. The country duo released We Need Christmas (Extended Version) in time for Christmas 2023 with nine festive tracks. Their take on this classic is a must-listen. 2. "Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)" by Kelly Clarkson. View full post on Youtube.
- "Silver Bells," Chet Atkins. Starting things off on a classy note, here's a gem from the deep catalog of guitar and production innovator Chet Atkins, a member of both the country and rock halls of fame.
- "Silent Night," Alan Jackson. One of the most covered songs ever (Christmas or otherwise), "Silent Night" is one of those tunes where everybody has their personal favorite version.
- "Oklahoma Christmas," Blake Shelton (Feat. Reba McEntire) A strong vocal performance by McEntire sets apart what otherwise might've been a run-of-the-mill modern attempt at capturing the magic of past country stars and crooners' holiday standards.
- "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer," Elmo & Patsy. They can't all be serious, and this tune is the king of comedy Christmas songs. The irreverent number first sang by husband and wife duo Elmo and Patsy tells the tale of Santa Claus accidentally guiding Rudolph and the other reindeer right over a drunken grandma in a snow storm.
Nov 14, 2021 · A list of the best country Christmas songs, including covers and originals, from your favorite country crooners, from Willie Nelson to Luke Bryan.
Dec 24, 2021 · Best Country Christmas Songs 2021: Pistol Annies, Morgan Wade. Country and Americana Christmas: 10 Must-Hear Songs for a Bittersweet Season. Pistol Annies, Morgan Wade, and Amanda Shires help...
