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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.
- Walker Hayes, "Fancy Like Christmas" Walker Hayes gave his Billboard Hot 100 No. 3 hit “Fancy Like” a holiday makeover with “Fancy Like Christmas.” Though the key Applebee’s reference is still included, Hayes and his co-writers revamped the song, threading in lines about Starbucks lattes, fake Christmas trees and matching pajamas –and even a “Go Jesus, it’s your birthday” thrown in.
- HunterGirl, "Hurry Up Christmas" HunterGirl issued her first original holiday tracks this year, including this bright, jolly composition. “Hurry Up Christmas” focuses on HunterGirl’s dynamic vocals and is featured in the Hallmark Channel’s movie Christmas Island.
- Adam Doleac, "Please Come Home for Christmas" Mississippi native and “Drinkin’ It Wrong” singer Doleac issues his first holiday track this year, a twang-fueled version of the Charles Brown- and Gene Redd-written classic, “Please Come Home for Christmas.”
- Jay Allen and Allie Colleen, "O Holy Night" Jay Allen and Allie Colleen teamed up for the reverent holiday classic “O Holy Night,” melding their voices gloriously.
- “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee
- “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
- “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” by Dolly Parton
- “Silent Night” by Taylor Swift
- “Christmas in Dixie” by Alabama
- “O Holy Night” by Luke Bryan
- “Let It Be Christmas” by Alan Jackson
- “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Maddie & Tae
- “Home” by Blake Shelton Ft. Michael Bublé
- “Christmas Isn’T Canceled (Just You)” by Kelly Clarkson
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. The song is a lively narrative describing a fun Christmas party and everyone moving to the rhythm of holiday joy. It conjures up images of shared laughter, heartfel...
Similar to our first song, “Jingle Bell Rock” byBobby Helmshas been ringing in the festive season for over six decades. This iconic Christmas song, first released in 1957, is an infectious blend of rock-and-roll rhythm and country jingle bells. It continues to add a dash of musical merriment to Christmastime worldwide. What’s not to like about this...
Our next song was originally penned in 1934 and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. However, country legendDolly Partonbreathed new life into “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” in 1990. The lyrics of the song are similar to the original. It warns children to watch out and be nice because Santa will be coming to town. Parton’s version ...
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. That includes country-pop iconTaylor Swift. Even though the lyrics to “Silent Night” are well known, Swift manages to bring a fresh...
Our next song, “Christmas in Dixie,” is a holiday classic from the renowned American country bandAlabama. Making its debut in 1982, this song has since become a staple in many homes during the festive season. The members of Alabama — Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Mark Herndon, and Randy Owens — are the creative forces behind “Christmas in Dixie.” The so...
Written in 1843, “O Holy Night” is a classic Christmas carol that has been covered by numerous artists. One of them is country star Luke Bryan, whose rendition has been well-received by fans and critics alike. His version was released as a part of the album Country Christmas Greatest Hits Vol. 3in 2017. Bryan’s interpretation of “O Holy Night” is r...
The holiday season would not be complete without the heartwarming melody of “Let It Be Christmas” byAlan Jackson. This song is a classic in its own right. It stands out as the title track from Jackson’s 11th studio album and his second Christmas album, which was released in 2002. Jackson, an acclaimed American country music artist, penned this song...
Country music duoMaddie and Taegave us their rendition of the classic “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in 2020. With their unique style, the song is infused with a fresh country twist while maintaining its traditional charm. The song was originally written by Meredith Willson in 1951. It depicts the onset of the Christmas season. Every...
Our next song, “Home,” is a powerful ballad originally written and sung by Canadian singerMichael Bublé. It took on a new life when country music starBlake Shelton covered it for his 2012 holiday album Cheers, It’s Christmas. In this cover, Shelton describes how another Christmas is coming. He’s not looking forward to spending it with strangers — h...
Country-pop singer-songwriterKelly Clarkson brings a unique twist to holiday music with her song “Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You).” It’s part of her second Christmas album- When Christmas Comes Around. The song stands out due to its distinctive theme. This is unlike traditional Christmas songs that focus on holiday cheer. “Christmas Isn’t Cance...
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- Luke Bryan: O Holy Night. “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 Bryan delivered a delicious version in 2017.
- Alan Jackson: Let It Be Christmas. 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.
- Dolly Parton: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. No country Christmas songs playlist would be complete with Dolly Parton. Her 1990 album Home for Christmas was her second Christmas album.
- Elvis Presley feat. Martina McBride – Blue Christmas. Elvis cemented “Blue Christmas” as a country Christmas standard when he recorded it for the first time in 1957.
- Katie Pruitt, “Merry Christmas Mary Jane” Katie Pruitt is finding a little spark in “Merry Christmas Mary Jane,” a languid blues-rocker that celebrates the power of a good joint to chase away the holiday blues.
- Hiss Golden Messenger, “Grace” M.C. Taylor — a.k.a. Hiss Golden Messenger — reimagined the idea of a holiday album with the melancholy yet hopeful O Come All Ye Faithful, a collection of hymns and originals.
- Morgan Wade, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” Morgan Wade’s voice is the thing that really shines in her cover of the Bing Crosby standard. Rather than the raspy edge of her breakout single “Wilder Days,” Wade sings the chestnut in a soft croon that leaves plenty of space for her trademark Virginia drawl but also ratchets up the wistful feeling of homesickness.
- Pistol Annies, “Hell of a Holiday” The country music trio of Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, and Miranda Lambert put their signature rowdy spin on the holidays with this original song, the title track of the group’s debut Christmas record.
Dec 8, 2023 · Country music has a rich history of Christmas songs, from Gene Autry's 1947 co-write "Here Comes Santa Claus" and country-adjacent folk singer Burl Ives' "A Holly Jolly Christmas" to more recent ...
Dec 20, 2021 · Bing bong bing! The Michael Bublé version might be blasting out of every department store these days, but this ebullient Christmas classic was originally a hit for country folk singer Burl Ives in 1964, and it’s since become one of the top 25 most performed "holiday" songs. Bing bong bing! 15. Curb Records | 1990.
