Christmas is an occasion that is cherished for many reasons. Whether it is because of quality time spent with loved ones, the exchange of thoughtful gifts or the colourful decorations, something about Christmas just gives us that tingly sense of comfort and happiness all wrapped in one loving package.
And out of all the wonderful reasons of why the world loves Christmas, we can all agree that the sound of Christmas songs is one of the most merry parts of the entire celebration. And that’s exactly why we’re looking forward to being gifted with these new and exciting Christmas albums this year:
1. “A Very Trainor Christmas”
- Artist: Meghan Trainor
- Release Date: 30th October 2020
The “All About That Base” singer is also kicking in the base for this year’s Christmas celebrations with her much anticipated seasonal album. Trainor relates to our sentiments of 2020 being quite difficult, which is why she stated that she intends to bring some cheer to the end of the year with the new album. In a social media announcement for the album, Trainor wrote, “This year has been difficult to say the least, so I’m tryna bring joy the best way I know how…with a Christmas album full of originals & classics!”
ITS ABOUT TO BE #AVeryTrainorChristmas!😍🎄🎁 NOTHING makes me happier than the holidays w my family! This year has been difficult to say the least, so I’m tryna bring joy the best way I know how…with a Christmas album full of originals & classics! Coming out on October 30th!🎉 pic.twitter.com/9jSlgvHtmI
— Meghan Trainor (@Meghan_Trainor) September 9, 2020
2. “My Gift”
- Artist: Carrie Underwood
- Release Date: 25th September 2020
This album is quite a special one as it’s Carrie Underwood’s first-ever holiday album. In the trailer video for the Christmas album, Underwood tells us that she loves singing and calls it her “gift”, explaining why she chose this title for the new album. The trailer video is also very 2020, as it shows recording sessions held through zoom calls
nd even band members wearing masks. Underwood stated that “now more than ever we all need to focus on what Christmas is about.”
3. “A Holly Dolly Christmas”
- Artist: Dolly Parton
- Release Date: 2nd October 2020
Unlike Underwood, this is not Dolly Parton’s first holiday album ever. However, it is the legendary country singer’s first holiday album in 30 years and we’re very excited to hear seasonal sounds again! The album also features other popular artists, such as Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Michael Bublé and even talk show host Jimmy Fallon!
4. “It’s Christmas All Over”
- Artist: Goo Goo Dolls
- Release Date: 30th October 2020
The Goo Goo Dolls announced that this is their first holiday album ever, which is a refreshingly new approach. Something about combining the Goo Goo Doll’s rock sound together with the sentimentalities Christmas creates a familiar sense of warmth. The album will feature familiar Christmas classics, along with two new originals. The album was made during lockdown and will be available for pre-orders from 2nd October onwards.
5. “A Tori Kelly Christmas”
- Artist: Tori Kelly
- Release Date: 30th October 2020
The “American Idol” semi-finalist is gifting fans with her first Christmas album this year. Kelly has gotten together with the 11-time Grammy winner, Babyface, who acted as her executive producer for the latest album. The album features Babyface and Kelly’s own duet of “Let It Snow”, along with the beloved Christmas classics and a few originals.
SURPRISE🙈 ‘A Tori Kelly Christmas’ will be released on oct. 30, 2020!🎄✨♥️this is something i’ve been wanting to do for SO long & now i get to finally share these songs with you (some classics,& maybe a few originals🥰)!! you can pre-save the album now🎁 https://t.co/amSkuvOd12 pic.twitter.com/3SKzqP60om
— tori kelly (@torikelly) October 7, 2020
6. “The Christmas Album”
- Artist: Leslie Odom, Jr.
- Release Date: 6th November 2020
Another much-anticipated Christmas album from the “Hamilton” star himself! This is Odom’s second Christmas album, and if it’s anything like the first, we already know that it’s bound to get us into a very happy holiday mood! In a social media announcement posted on 16th October, the talented singer and actor passionately stated, “We sang our hearts out on this record. I believe you’ll hear it and feel it when you listen.”
Of all that I’ve done and created post-Hamilton, I hear about the Christmas album almost more than anything else. I’ve made peace with that. 😂 We sang our hearts out on this record. I believe you’ll hear it and feel it when you listen. We carry on. 👊🏾 #MerryEverything
— Leslie Odom, Jr. (@leslieodomjr) October 15, 2020
We’re sure that these Christmas sounds will definitely bring a new joy to the old year-long woes of 2020. There’s truly nothing like listening to a Christmas jingle to get one into a holly jolly mood.
So crank up the volume, it’s time to start rocking around the Christmas tree!
