We have less than a week left until the big day and yes, we’re talking about Santa’s time to finally shine! Christmas day is fast approaching and what’s a better way to get into the holiday spirit by listening to some banging yuletide tunes? If you said nothing that would be the precise answer we were looking for.
If you’re an avid Christmas music enthusiast or searching for something full of merriment, we compiled a short list below of five Christmas albums you will not want to miss to keep the vibe high all the way until New Years. So, without further adieu let’s get to reading and Happy Holidays!
- Justin Bieber – “Under The Mistletoe”
A certified holiday staple we simply cannot forget about Justin Bieber’s pop and R&B infused Christmas album. Released on November 1, 2011, this record features reimagined classics and original holiday smashes while also having several artists feature on a number of tracks such as Mariah Carey, Usher and Boyz॥ men. This is an album that nobody could judge you for listening to even if it was in the middle of summertime in June.
- Ariana Grande – “Christmas & Chill”
We know we said the best Christmas albums however, while this next one is shorter than a full length album, hits are hits so Grammy award winning pop superstar Ariana Grande’s “Christmas & Chill” ep can definitely get a free pass. Dropped back on December 18, 2015, and composed of six original songs such as “December,” “Wit It This Christmas,” and “Winter Things” these R&B and hip-hop tracks are recent and contemporary classics that are effortlessly bouncy, exude fun and sure to have you grooving all season long.
- Tori Kelly – “A Tori Kelly Christmas”
Singer songwriter and Grammy award winner Tori Kelly debuted her first Christmas album on October 30, 2020, and what a holiday joy it was! Incorporating well-known holiday songs and original music “A Tori Kelly Christmas” is a soulful blend of R&B and pop with production by the incomparable Babyface, Scooter Braun and Kelly herself.
- Kelly Clarkson – “When Christmas Comes Around…”
First ever ‘American Idol’ winner and powerhouse vocalist Kelly Clarkson released a stunningly festive pop holiday album “When Christmas Comes Around…” in October of 2021 with of course, a few classics but also new original tracks such as the contemporary popular hit “Santa Can’t You Hear Me” featuring Ariana Grande, “Glow” with Chris Stapleton and a bonus song which features Brett Eldredge “Under The Mistletoe.”
- Pentatonix – “A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe”
And this wouldn’t be a proper Christmas celebration without having an album by this A Capella force who always does Christmas just right. Grammy award winning group, Pentatonix, have released more than a few holiday themed albums and somehow they just keep getting better and better. “A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe” is filled with classic Christmas songs that are made brand new by these five incredibly talented singers while also adding their own personal Christmas flair with original songs like “The Christmas Sing-Along” and “Good to be bad.”
