Need some Christmas music? Here are some holiday songs from your faves, including Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Destiny’s Child and more.
Merry Christmas, everyone! Though December 1st marks the start of the Holiday Season, it seems that Christmas music starts flooding the airwaves the moment it strikes midnight on Halloween. And there is a lot of it out there because Christmas music can be so fun. Whether you’re paying homage to the classic sound of yesteryear, or if you’re throwing on a leather jacket and draping some tinsel around your mohawk for a punk rock sleigh ride through the snow, there’s music this season for everyone. Some of the music’s biggest names have lent their voices to some tracks that have become holiday favorites and Christmas cult classics. Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Destiny’s Child, and The Jonas Brothers are just a few of your faves who have celebrated “the most wonderful time of the year” through song. So, if you have already picked up the eight essential Christmas albums that everyone should own, and you’re looking for some additions to your playlist – or are checking our list (twice!) to make sure we didn’t leave off any of your favorites – check out these 20 selections. We even put together a playlist for your perusal. Happy Holidays! Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” A “must-have” for any holiday pop playlist, Mariah Carey’s modern classic remains a beloved staple each Christmas season. It also continues to top the charts whenever December rolls around (In fact, as of Dec.8, it’s No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100.) In 2020, Mariah teamed up with Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson for an updated version of her 2010 hit, “Oh Santa!”, so there’s plenty of Mariah for your playlists this Christmas. Taylor Swift, “Christmas Tree Farm” Any die-hard Swiftie will tell you how Taylor Swift spent ages five-to-ten living on a Christmas tree farm owned by her father. Those same Swifties will also pick Taylor’s 2019 song “Christmas Tree Farm” as their favorite tune to listen to this year. Some might choose her version of Wham’s “Last Christmas” from her 2007 ep, The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection. Ariana Grande, “Santa Tell Me” Want more Ariana Grande for your holidays? The music star has released plenty of Christmas music, including her 2015 EP, Christmas & Chill. It’s actually her second holiday EP, following 2013’s Christmas Kisses. Sandwiched between those two is “Santa Tell Me,” like that special present hiding in the back under the Christmas tree. Katy Perry, “Cozy Little Christmas” Considering Katy Perry’s love of crazy outfits, celebrations, and all things camp, it makes sense that she would have a very Katy Christmas song. The singer released “Cozy Little Christmas” in 2018 and followed up with a music video (which included reindeer massages) in 2019. Justin Bieber, “Mistletoe” For many dedicated Beliebers, there’s nothing they would have wanted more than to meet Justin Bieber under the “Mistletoe.” In 2011, the Canadian superstar released Under The Mistletoe, his second studio album and first collection of holiday songs.
