Sabrina Carpenter, RuPaul, Samara Joy, Jon Pardi.Photo:Catherine Powell/Getty; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; Elyse Jankowski/FilmMagic; Jason Kempin/Getty
Catherine Powell/Getty; Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; Elyse Jankowski/FilmMagic; Jason Kempin/Getty
01of 15Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Fruitcake’Sabrina Carpenter.courtesy Sabrina CarpenterSabrina Carpenteris serving up a “Nonsense Christmas” for the second year in a row.The 24-year-old pop star released her debut holiday EPfruitcakeon Nov. 17. The six-track project includes the previously released “Nonsense Christmas,” which is a play on Carpenter’s hit “Nonsense.“The singer — who is currently on tour withTaylor Swift— also included songs “buy me presents,” “santa doesn’t know you like I do,” “cindy lou who,” “is it new years yet?” and “white xmas.“Listen tofruitcakehere.
01of 15
Sabrina Carpenter, ‘Fruitcake’
Sabrina Carpenter.courtesy Sabrina Carpenter
courtesy Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenteris serving up a “Nonsense Christmas” for the second year in a row.
The 24-year-old pop star released her debut holiday EPfruitcakeon Nov. 17. The six-track project includes the previously released “Nonsense Christmas,” which is a play on Carpenter’s hit “Nonsense.”
The singer — who is currently on tour withTaylor Swift— also included songs “buy me presents,” “santa doesn’t know you like I do,” “cindy lou who,” “is it new years yet?” and “white xmas.”
Listen tofruitcakehere.
02of 15David Foster and Katharine McPhee, ‘Christmas Songs’David Foster and Katharine McPhee.Morelli BrosKatharine McPheeandDavid Fosterare back with more holiday magic.On Oct. 20, the couple released an extended version of their previously released albumChristmas Songs.“It’s been kind of hard to get away from the holidays,” Foster, 74,recently told PEOPLE. “Last year we recorded seven songs and this year added seven songs. We were doingChristmas Songsin the summer last year and this year. We haven’t been out of the Christmas spirit much in the last two years.“McPhee, 39, added: “I’ll never take an opportunity to not celebrate the holidays.“Listen to the 14-track albumhere.
02of 15
David Foster and Katharine McPhee, ‘Christmas Songs’
David Foster and Katharine McPhee.Morelli Bros
Morelli Bros
Katharine McPheeandDavid Fosterare back with more holiday magic.
On Oct. 20, the couple released an extended version of their previously released albumChristmas Songs.
“It’s been kind of hard to get away from the holidays,” Foster, 74,recently told PEOPLE. “Last year we recorded seven songs and this year added seven songs. We were doingChristmas Songsin the summer last year and this year. We haven’t been out of the Christmas spirit much in the last two years.”
McPhee, 39, added: “I’ll never take an opportunity to not celebrate the holidays.”
Listen to the 14-track albumhere.
03of 15RuPaul, ‘Essential Christmas’RuPaul.It’s giving… fabulous Christmas!On Oct. 20, singer and drag iconRuPaul, 63, released a collection of holiday dance tracks titledEssential Christmas.The 12-track album includes songs like “Jingle Dem Belles” (featuring Big Freedia) and “Hey Sis, It’s Christmas.”“Growing up, we didn’t have much money, so Christmas always reflected our dour financial situation. But when I met [my husband] Georges in 1994, I began to redefine what Christmas means to me. Christmas became fun, and loving and friggin’ hilarious.Essential Christmas is a collection of that same spirit - the most fun & festive holiday songs I’ve ever recorded,” RuPaul said in a press release.Listen toEssential Christmashere.
03of 15
RuPaul, ‘Essential Christmas’
RuPaul.
It’s giving… fabulous Christmas!
On Oct. 20, singer and drag iconRuPaul, 63, released a collection of holiday dance tracks titledEssential Christmas.
The 12-track album includes songs like “Jingle Dem Belles” (featuring Big Freedia) and “Hey Sis, It’s Christmas.”
“Growing up, we didn’t have much money, so Christmas always reflected our dour financial situation. But when I met [my husband] Georges in 1994, I began to redefine what Christmas means to me. Christmas became fun, and loving and friggin’ hilarious.Essential Christmas is a collection of that same spirit - the most fun & festive holiday songs I’ve ever recorded,” RuPaul said in a press release.
Listen toEssential Christmashere.
04of 15Jon Pardi, Merry Christmas from Jon PardiJon Pardi.Courtesy Jon PardiThere’s no party likeJon Pardi(Christmas) party!On Oct. 27, the country star released his first-ever Christmas album titledMerry Christmas from Jon Pardi.The 12-track album — which dropped the same week Pardi became the first California native tobe inducted into the Grand Ole Opry— includes covers of Christmas classics and originals like “Beer for Santa.“In November, the “Dirt on My Boots” singer, 38, also helped kick off the third season of Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition,Opry Country Christmas.Listen toMerry Christmas from Jon Pardihere.
04of 15
Jon Pardi, Merry Christmas from Jon Pardi
Jon Pardi.Courtesy Jon Pardi
Courtesy Jon Pardi
There’s no party likeJon Pardi(Christmas) party!
On Oct. 27, the country star released his first-ever Christmas album titledMerry Christmas from Jon Pardi.
The 12-track album — which dropped the same week Pardi became the first California native tobe inducted into the Grand Ole Opry— includes covers of Christmas classics and originals like “Beer for Santa.”
In November, the “Dirt on My Boots” singer, 38, also helped kick off the third season of Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition,Opry Country Christmas.
Listen toMerry Christmas from Jon Pardihere.
05of 15Samara Joy, ‘A Joyful Holiday’Samara Joy.courtesy of Verve RecordsIn need of that old-timey holiday nostalgia?Samara Joymay have answered your prayers.On Oct. 27, the Grammy-winner, 24, releasedA Joyful Holiday,featuring six jazzy renditions of seasonal favorites.Joy — who is currently touring across the country on her A Joyful Holiday Tour — included her previously-released “O Holy Night,” which she performed with several generations of her family.Listen toA Joyful Holidayhere.
05of 15
Samara Joy, ‘A Joyful Holiday’
Samara Joy.courtesy of Verve Records
courtesy of Verve Records
In need of that old-timey holiday nostalgia?Samara Joymay have answered your prayers.
On Oct. 27, the Grammy-winner, 24, releasedA Joyful Holiday,featuring six jazzy renditions of seasonal favorites.
Joy — who is currently touring across the country on her A Joyful Holiday Tour — included her previously-released “O Holy Night,” which she performed with several generations of her family.
Listen toA Joyful Holidayhere.
06of 15
Elton John, ‘Step Into Christmas’
Elton John.Rocket Entertainment
Rocket Entertainment
On the 50th anniversary of his beloved tune “Step Into Christmas,“Elton Johndropped a holiday EP to celebrate the milestone.
John, 76, released the seven-track EP on Nov. 6, featuring songs like “Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who’s Be a Turkey at Christmas),” “Calling It Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
Listen toStep Into Christmashere.
07of 15Ally Brooke, ‘Under the Tree’Ally Brooke.courtesy ally brookeFifth Harmony stans are beaming withAlly Brooke’s return to music.On Nov. 3, Brooke, 30, made a musical comeback with her holiday EP titledUnder the Tree.To top it all off, Brooke announced she wasreuniting with her Fifth Harmony bandmate Dinah Jadeto release a cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” on Friday. This marked the first time any Fifth Harmony members collaborate since their separation in 2018.Listen toUnder the Treeand"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
07of 15
Ally Brooke, ‘Under the Tree’
Ally Brooke.courtesy ally brooke
courtesy ally brooke
Fifth Harmony stans are beaming withAlly Brooke’s return to music.
On Nov. 3, Brooke, 30, made a musical comeback with her holiday EP titledUnder the Tree.
To top it all off, Brooke announced she wasreuniting with her Fifth Harmony bandmate Dinah Jadeto release a cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” on Friday. This marked the first time any Fifth Harmony members collaborate since their separation in 2018.
Listen toUnder the Treeand"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
08of 15George Perris, ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’George Perris.Elina GiounanliGeorge Perrisis leaning into Christmas.On Nov. 10, the Greek singer, 40, released his first-ever holiday album titledThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year!.The album, which was recorded with the Czech Studio Orchestra, features “Sleigh Ride,” “Silent Night” and a rendition of “Ave Maria.” He also coveredKelly Clarkson’s “Under the Tree.““This project is a very special labor of love for me, as I always turn into a kid during Christmas; I’ve dreamt of recording a Christmas album since I first started singing,” Perris said in a press release. “These songs have a deep root inside of us, they unite us and comfort us.“Listen toThe Most Wonderful Time of the Yearhere.
08of 15
George Perris, ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’
George Perris.Elina Giounanli
Elina Giounanli
George Perrisis leaning into Christmas.
On Nov. 10, the Greek singer, 40, released his first-ever holiday album titledThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year!.
The album, which was recorded with the Czech Studio Orchestra, features “Sleigh Ride,” “Silent Night” and a rendition of “Ave Maria.” He also coveredKelly Clarkson’s “Under the Tree.”
“This project is a very special labor of love for me, as I always turn into a kid during Christmas; I’ve dreamt of recording a Christmas album since I first started singing,” Perris said in a press release. “These songs have a deep root inside of us, they unite us and comfort us.”
Listen toThe Most Wonderful Time of the Yearhere.
09of 15Elizabeth Chan and Daughter Noelle, ‘Songs From Noelle’Elizabeth Chan and Noelle.merry bright musicElizabeth Chanis back to doing what she does best — and this time her 6-year-old daughter has joined in on the Christmas fun.On Oct. 20, Chan released a seven-song LP titledSongs From Noelle, featuring her daughter Noelle. This marks Chan’s 13th consecutive year of holiday releases — but it almost didn’t happen.“Earlier this year, I broke my spine, and it was physically impossible to record an album on my own,” Chan said in a press release. “Between the pain and rehabilitation, I was certain this would be the first year I didn’t release a holiday album. My daughter’s unwavering desire to help and her infectious holiday spirit rekindled my passion to make a record.”She added, “It’s a true Christmas miracle.“Listen toSongs From Noellehere.
09of 15
Elizabeth Chan and Daughter Noelle, ‘Songs From Noelle’
Elizabeth Chan and Noelle.merry bright music
merry bright music
Elizabeth Chanis back to doing what she does best — and this time her 6-year-old daughter has joined in on the Christmas fun.
On Oct. 20, Chan released a seven-song LP titledSongs From Noelle, featuring her daughter Noelle. This marks Chan’s 13th consecutive year of holiday releases — but it almost didn’t happen.
“Earlier this year, I broke my spine, and it was physically impossible to record an album on my own,” Chan said in a press release. “Between the pain and rehabilitation, I was certain this would be the first year I didn’t release a holiday album. My daughter’s unwavering desire to help and her infectious holiday spirit rekindled my passion to make a record.”
She added, “It’s a true Christmas miracle.”
Listen toSongs From Noellehere.
10of 15Il Divo, ‘A Merry Little Christmas’Il Divo.‘Tis the season ofIl Divo!On Nov. 3, the iconic quartet — who will celebrate their 20th anniversary as a group in 2024 — releasedA Merry Little Christmas.The EP consists of their most beloved Christmas songs and follows the announcement of theirA New Day Holiday Tour, which is set to wrap on Dec. 23 in Naples, Florida.Listen to the 4-track holiday EPhere.
10of 15
Il Divo, ‘A Merry Little Christmas’
Il Divo.
‘Tis the season ofIl Divo!
On Nov. 3, the iconic quartet — who will celebrate their 20th anniversary as a group in 2024 — releasedA Merry Little Christmas.
The EP consists of their most beloved Christmas songs and follows the announcement of theirA New Day Holiday Tour, which is set to wrap on Dec. 23 in Naples, Florida.
Listen to the 4-track holiday EPhere.
11of 15Pentatonix, ‘The Greatest Christmas Hits’Pentatonix.courtesy pentatonixIs it really Christmas withoutPentatonix?On Oct. 20, the a capella group released their latest holiday album,The Greatest Christmas Hits, and announced their 2023 North American Christmas tour,The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year,“I feel like album is what we’ve been working towards. It’s a summary of our entire 12-year career now,” member Scott Hoying, 32,recently PEOPLE of the album. “It’s the song that got us our record deal, the song that really went viral on YouTube and blew up ourThat’s Christmas to Mealbum. It’s all these hits that tell the story of Pentatonix’s Christmas journey.“In addition to their classic renditions, the group included eight new holiday tracks for fans to enjoy.Listen toThe Greatest Christmas Hitshere.
11of 15
Pentatonix, ‘The Greatest Christmas Hits’
Pentatonix.courtesy pentatonix
courtesy pentatonix
Is it really Christmas withoutPentatonix?
On Oct. 20, the a capella group released their latest holiday album,The Greatest Christmas Hits, and announced their 2023 North American Christmas tour,The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year,
“I feel like album is what we’ve been working towards. It’s a summary of our entire 12-year career now,” member Scott Hoying, 32,recently PEOPLE of the album. “It’s the song that got us our record deal, the song that really went viral on YouTube and blew up ourThat’s Christmas to Mealbum. It’s all these hits that tell the story of Pentatonix’s Christmas journey.”
In addition to their classic renditions, the group included eight new holiday tracks for fans to enjoy.
Listen toThe Greatest Christmas Hitshere.
12of 15Michael Bolton, ‘Christmas Time’Michael Bolton.Courtesy Michael BoltonMichael Boltonis gearing up for a festive holiday!On Nov. 3, the “When a Man Loves a Woman” singer released a brand-new holiday album titledChristmas Time.“I’ve always loved the spirit of the holiday season because it’s all about bringing your loved ones together and music does that for us,” Bolton, 70, said in a press release.The album features covers of Christmas classics like “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Let It Snow” — along with an original song titled “Christmas Isn’t Christmas” featuring country starMickey Guyton.Listen toChristmas Timehere.
12of 15
Michael Bolton, ‘Christmas Time’
Michael Bolton.Courtesy Michael Bolton
Courtesy Michael Bolton
Michael Boltonis gearing up for a festive holiday!
On Nov. 3, the “When a Man Loves a Woman” singer released a brand-new holiday album titledChristmas Time.
“I’ve always loved the spirit of the holiday season because it’s all about bringing your loved ones together and music does that for us,” Bolton, 70, said in a press release.
The album features covers of Christmas classics like “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Let It Snow” — along with an original song titled “Christmas Isn’t Christmas” featuring country starMickey Guyton.
Listen toChristmas Timehere.
13of 15
Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies, ‘We Wish You the Merriest’
Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies.Paul Mann
Paul Mann
Seth MacFarlaneandLiz Gillieshave joined forces and embraced the spirit of the season.
On Nov. 3, the singer and actor, 50, marked his return to holiday music with a Gillies, 30, holiday duet album titledWe Wish You the Merriest.
We Wish You the Merriestfollows the longtime friends’ 2021 EPSongs From Home. It also marks MacFarlane’s first holiday album since 2014’sHoliday for Swing.
Listen toWe Wish You the Merriesthere.
14of 15Robert Glasper, ‘In December’Robert Glasper.Courtesy of Apple MusicDecember is forRobert Glasper!On Nov. 3, Glasper released his first-ever holiday album with Apple Music titledIn December. The 7-track album includes three brand-new songs.“I like covering songs that people know well, that’s what I’ve done throughout my whole career,” Glasper, 45, said in a press release.“It was fun remaking these tunes. The intention for this album was less about Christmas songs and more about songs that feel good during the holidays,” he added. “I stayed away from thinking too much about Christmas and its traditional lingo and concentrated on real things people go through during the holiday season.“Listen toIn Decemberhere.
14of 15
Robert Glasper, ‘In December’
Robert Glasper.Courtesy of Apple Music
Courtesy of Apple Music
December is forRobert Glasper!
On Nov. 3, Glasper released his first-ever holiday album with Apple Music titledIn December. The 7-track album includes three brand-new songs.
“I like covering songs that people know well, that’s what I’ve done throughout my whole career,” Glasper, 45, said in a press release.
“It was fun remaking these tunes. The intention for this album was less about Christmas songs and more about songs that feel good during the holidays,” he added. “I stayed away from thinking too much about Christmas and its traditional lingo and concentrated on real things people go through during the holiday season.”
Listen toIn Decemberhere.
15of 15
Trinity the Tuck, ‘Trinity Ruins Christmas: The Musical’
Trinity the Tuck.Dan Polyak
Dan Polyak
Trinity the Tuckis providing the drag Christmas we didn’t (or did) know we needed.
On Nov. 17, RuPaul Drag Race’s first double crown All-Star winner released her first-ever Christmas albumTrinity Ruins Christmas: The Musical.
The 7-track album features drag superstars Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, JIMBO, Manila Luzon, Aria B Cassadine, Ginger Minj and Kylie Sonique Love.
Listen toTrinity Ruins Christmas: The Musicalhere.
source: people.com
