Christmas songs

Watch 10 festive performances from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson and more.

Feel free to sound off in the comments and let us know your own personal picks. The reality TV singing competition has gifted us with some of music’s biggest superstars since [Kelly Clarkson](https://www.goldderby.com/t/kelly-clarkson/) was crowned the first winner in 2002. Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan return to critique the contestants.

A quick Google search for “nonreligious Christmas carols” will turn up reams of playlists specifically designed to help employers fend off objections from the ...

Good luck convincing a jury you feel religiously oppressed by “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”—it could just as easily be “I’ll Be Home for Taco Night.” This is why a quick Google search for “nonreligious Christmas carols” will turn up reams of playlists specifically designed to help employers fend off objections from the likes of you. If not, can I make them stop on the same religious-freedom grounds that make it illegal for them to have mandatory Christian prayers?

Up first is “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift. Given that Swift grew up on an actual Christmas Tree Farm, this song feels deeply nostalgic—perfect for the ...

A fair few artists have taken on “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” but the version we’re looking at for this list is from Johnny Cash. Together, the pop staples performed an original Christmas tune “Glittery.” While the track sticks close to the hallmarks of holiday music—a cheerful melody and endless references to the 25th—Musgraves and Sivan add in a modern pop flare that makes “Glittery” a welcomed change of pace for any Christmas playlist. He plays the part of a wayward cowboy in this one, developing his own Christmas traditions underneath the sky and the wide open range. He gives solace amid the holidays with his 1975 release “Christmas for Cowboys.” This somber track is tailor-made for cozying up to the fire with hot cocoa in hand. Up first is “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift. Bing Crosby’s baritone will lull you to sleep on this one as he croons When I’m worried and I can’t sleep / I count my blessings instead of sheep.

1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Joshua Aaron. If you watched the Chosen Christmas special a couple of years ago, you may have caught this very special song. There ...

What a wonderful message to ponder this time of year, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As I think about it, Light of the World actually might be my favorite Christmas song. This in definitely not like the version found in your hymnbook and every time we sing it at church, I think of this version. I love this version of the song. I just think it’s awesome to hear Christmas songs in the languages that would have been spoken near the time of Jesus’ birth. There is a palpable joy in this up-tempo soulful tune, that makes me want to tap my feet and sing out loud. This might be one of my favorite Lauren Daigle songs. Below is a list of songs I think you should add to your Christmas playlists this year. Many of these singers are not members of our Church, but they share their love of the Savior through music; and that’s something we can all unite behind. [BYU Vocal Point](https://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2020/05/byu-vocal-point-makes-the-climb/), Mat and Savanah Shaw, and The Piano Guys. And let us know your suggestions for Christmas songs we should add to our playlists. It shouldn’t be a shock to anyone who read’s my articles that I love music.

We can pause that Mariah Carey perennial hit or even that Michael Buble ballad that we have been playing and listen to this brand new covers and songs for ...

Cabello broke the internet when at a performance, she pronounced Christmas as " Overstreet, a "Glee" alum, got back to the recording studio to record his new song, a carol recalling his love for the holidays. Sabrina Carpenter defied expectations on her new album "Emails I Can't Send." "Santa Baby" is also the title of Keys' first album, where the now-famous cover came from. People are so used to hearing the same Christmas songs (and covers) over and over again. [sultry and blues flair](https://www.npr.org/2022/12/16/1143120528/youll-find-alicia-keys-new-record-santa-baby-winking-under-the-mistletoe) on the perennial hit.

The soulful rendition of “Let It Snow,” which was sung by Boyz II Men and Brian McKnight, is a staple throughout the holiday season and deserves to be played ...

Every year musicians across the globe attempt to release a classic new Christmas song that will worm its way into our hearts and give us some respite from ...

It's a wonderful showcase of Clarkson's considerable vocal talents, including a holiday choir filled with her own backing tracks. [Christmas eve](/topic/christmas-eve), wrap yourself in a warm blanket, and listen to some of the best [Christmas songs](/topic/christmas-songs) to get into the mood for celebration. The endearing lyrics and charming vocals of Justin Bieber in this song will instantly make you feel elated.

Spice up your Christmas playlist with our list of songs that haven't been played to death.

This isn’t the only time Blink have delved into the world of the Christmas song, and it remains a crying shame that John Lewis didn’t pick ‘Happy Holidays You B*****d’ for their saccharine advert, the cowards. Included on 2020’s Evermore, there’s not much Christmas spirit to be found in Swift’s tale of high school sweethearts reuniting in their home town for the holidays and wondering what might have been. You may recognise this one from Die Hard – which is a Christmas film by the way – and if you don’t Jam Master Jay’s infectious beat, which samples Clarence’s Carter’s Back Door Santa, will have it looping around your head well past turkey time. Carly Rae Jepsen documents the phenomenon here, with an uncle who brings up politics, kids getting up far too early and a vegan boyfriend who’s been served fish. Traditionally the male voice in the song pressures the female one to stay with him, while she asks “say, what’s in this drink?”. The Killers release a Christmas song every year and it’s almost always naff, but this 2007 effort hit the spot.

https://youtu.be/a8qE6WQmNus For your Christmas Eve listening pleasure, I thought I'd share my top 10 Christmas song list. What are your favorites? 10.

[“Merry Christmas Baby,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEyV8gnC4aQ) Otis Redding. We all love the “Hallelujah Chorus,” but these two pieces, which come right after the “Symphony” (the overture), are my favorites. [“Comfort Ye My People”](https://youtu.be/lFjQ77ol2DI?t=200) (3:20) and [“Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted”](https://youtu.be/lFjQ77ol2DI?t=405) (6:45) — one piece, really, from Handel’s “Messiah.” This version is by the Academy of Ancient Music. [“Christmas Morning,”](https://youtu.be/Ww7gdF81X8M) Lyle Lovett. [“River,”](https://youtu.be/OLHxxBTl71I) Joni Mitchell. What are your favorites?

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyIn 2018, Miley Cyrus lit up the internet with what almost every headline writer called a ...

He shared that as a devout Catholic, he would prefer that the "spotlight remain focused on God."

The young Chan released his first album in 1969 while taking care of the sugar trading business he inherited. It was a song that he could have recorded with then-promising young singer Lea Salonga but the project did not push through. Christmas."

The opening trumpets of 'Stop the Cavalry' or Noddy Holder screaming “IT'S CHRIIIISSTTMAAAAS” are enough to inspire Vietnam style flashbacks for many. And no, ...

Listen to the new Christmas songs from Eurovision stars, including music by Kalush Orchestra, Poli Genova, Subwoolfer and more.

Armenia’s Eurovision 2014 star is celebrating “Nor Tari” (“New Year”). The Romanian folk song runs through the Biblical Christmas story, which is also portrayed in the music video: “Jesus the Son on earth / We bring wishes as a gift / Happy New Year holidays”. [first released by the band Līvi](https://youtu.be/fI3Z4GmTraE). Latvian TV channel TV3 will begin welcoming in the New Year with TV show Nākamā pietura – 2023 (Next stop – 2023). Paula Seling has gifted us “Cel Mai Frumos Colind” (“The Most Beautiful Carol”). “Having Grandma Here For Christmas” is a comedic pop track that plays on what it truly means to have your family around for the holiday: “Then use your bathtub as a baking tray / Be sure that you remove the giblets then / Wait for the fun to begin / We’re having grandma here for Christmas, Ooh”. Iceland’s Eurovision 2022 trio have released a cover of “Silent Night”. One of the newly-written songs is “Happy Face”, which Bulgaria’s two-time Eurovision star released a music video for ahead of the album release. The Eurovision 2009 runner-up delivers a mid-tempo track with a key change three quarters of the way through. Musically, “Her vi hører til” (“Here we belong”) is a beautiful ballad that captures the feeling of snow gracefully falling from the sky. “When I look at you / And when you look at me / Will it be clear / This is where we belong”. “In anticipation of the Christmas holidays, everyone wants a miracle.

Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and 8 More Alternative Christmas Songs ; Die Hard · Baby it's cold outside – Her and him ; Baby It · It Ain't Christmas Until Someone Cries – Carly Rae Jepsen ; Christmas Day · Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Bruce Springsteen ...

And finally, lest we take ourselves too seriously, Half Man Half Biscuit is here to remind us that no one thinks it’s cool or interesting to hate Christmas. And no, we do [NOT](https://nnn.ng/tag/not/) want it to be Christmas every day. Noel Gallagher took Slade’s face-to-face party and turned it into a winter’s night by the fireplace. . While the aforementioned is a 42-second blast of profanity clearly thrown into Take Off Your Pants and Jacket for fun, ‘I Won’t Be Home for Christmas’ is an admittedly puerile story of someone attacking carolers who show up at your door. Featured in 2020’s Evermore, there isn’t much Christmas spirit in Swift’s story about high school sweethearts who gather in their hometown for the holidays and wonder what could have been. [Fairytale of New York](https://nnn.ng/taylor-swift-bruce-springsteen-and-8-more-alternative-christmas-songs/#Fairytale of New York) She & Him (aka Zooey Deschanel and Matthew Ward) changed, with the New Girl actress taking on the ‘male’ role and making it less awkward to listen to. Ironically and without parody, Springsteen has often performed this Christmas standard on summer tours. Carly Rae Jepsen documents the phenomenon here, with an uncle who talks about politics, kids who get up too early, and a vegan boyfriend who’s been served fish. [y](https://nnn.ng/videodownload/youtube-downloader/) say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but anyone who’s ever worked in retail or hospitality and been subjected to Christmas carols for a full month might disagree. You might recognize this one from Die Hard, which is a Christmas movie by the way, and if you don’t hear Jam Master Jay’s infectious beat, which samples a sample of Clarence’s Carter’s Back Door Santa, your head will be spinning a lot. The Killers release a Christmas song every year and it’s almost always tacky, but this 2007 effort hit the spot.