For the most part, I'm not one to get into the holiday spirit. But I do adore Christmas music, and every year I look for new songs to make a Christmas song playlist. Some of my favorites this year:
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Lady Antebellum from
On This Winter's NightThe entire album is apparently very popular, but after listening to the samples of the entire album on amazon I just bought this track. Love it.
Little Drummer Boy by Lincoln Brewster from
Joy to the WorldI hate this song when sung in the traditional manner, but this rock version made me a believer.
Ding Dong Merrily on High by Celtic Woman from
Christmas CelebrationGorgeous singing with gorgeous fiddle playing. What more can you ask for? I bought the entire album.
Come On, Christmas by Matthew West from
The Heart of ChristmasI actually bought the entire album last year for another song (The Heart of Christmas), but I just discovered this song this year. I'm too impatient to spend the time to listen to entire albums sometimes, and I missed out on this song for a whole year. It's so happy you can't help but tap your foot to it.
Leaving Heaven by Matthew West (ft. Vince Gill) from
The Heart of ChristmasAnother discovery from the same album, this time much more mellow.
This Christmas (Father of the Fatherless) by tobyMac (ft. Nirva Ready) from
Christmas in Diverse CityAnother disgustingly happy song. So, so addictive.
The Night Before Christmas by Brandon Heath,
MP3 onlyVery pretty smooth rock/country song. Lovely arrangement (with strings!) and I personally love the singer's voice.
The single album that brought me the most listening enjoyment was the Christmas album by the a cappella group Straight No Chaser,
Holiday Spirits. The entire album is really good. My (current) favorites:
Indiana ChristmasThe 12 Days of ChristmasAuld Lang Syne This entry was originally posted at
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