New Christmas Albums 2019
10 New Christmas Albums For the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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There's nothing like the jolly sound of Christmas music to get you into the holiday spirit. Although we love blasting the classic jams, there are a handful of new LPs that have us ready to break out the ornaments. From Lea Michele's Christmas in the City to Idina Menzel's Christmas: A Season of Love, we're getting plenty of good tidings from some of our favourite artists. So make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, stay in your PJs, and turn on these jams to celebrate the festive season.
1 Merry Christmas (Deluxe Anniversary Edition) by Mariah Carey
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mariah Carey's 1994 album, Merry Christmas, the singer released Merry Christmas (Deluxe Anniversary Edition) ($12). It features live renditions and remixes of classics, including "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Joy to the World."
Release date: Nov. 1
2 Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Last Christmas: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ($10) is inspired by Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding's rom-com, Last Christmas, and is just as magical as the film.
Release date: Nov. 8
3 Christmas in the City by Lea Michele
Lea Michele lends her gorgeous vocals to favourites such as "White Christmas" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in the holiday collection, Christmas in the City ($12)
Release date: Oct. 25
4 A Legendary Christmas: Deluxe Edition by John Legend
John Legend dropped A Legendary Christmas last year. This time around, he's delivering more cheerful bops with A Legendary Christmas: Deluxe Edition ($14). The album includes additional tracks, such as "Christmas in New Orleans" and Legend and Kelly Clarkson's updated version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside."
Release date: Nov. 8
5 The Best of Pentatonix Christmas by Pentatonix
A capella never sounded so festive, thanks to Pentatonix's compilation of their best Christmas tunes. With songs featuring Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, The Best of Pentatonix Christmas ($9) is perfect for your next decorating session.
Release date: Oct. 25
6 Sugar & Booze by Ana Gasteyer
If you enjoy cider spiked with rum, then Sugar & Booze ($10) is the album for you. While Wine Country's Ana Gasteyer croons familiar tunes, she also professes her love for alcohol during the holidays, which is something we can get behind.
Release date: Oct. 25
7 Christmas: A Season of Love by Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel's incomparable musical range makes Christmas: A Season Of Love ($12) a must listen this season. She even sings a duet with her Frozen 2 costar Josh Gad!
Release date: Oct. 18
8 The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Collection by Danny Gokey
The American Idol alum brings joy to the world with The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Collection ($7), which includes covers of "O Come Let Us Adore Him" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Release date: Oct. 25
9 Down Home Christmas by The Oak Ridge Boys
With tracks such as "Reindeer on the Roof" and "South Alabama Christmas," the Oak Ridge Boys give a soulful twang to holiday melodies on Down Home Christmas ($13).
Release date: Oct. 25
10 Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ($10) isn't technically a holiday album, but it's Christmas-y enough to blast while you hang up your colourful string lights. Standout jams like "Some Things Never Change" and "Into the Unknown" will immerse you into the Frozen world while making you feel all warm and cosy inside.
Release date: Nov. 15
