We hope you're ready to get into the holiday spirit because some of your favourite artists are dropping festive new albums! Many of them include special renditions of classic tunes, such as Carrie Underwood [1]'s "O Holy Night" on My Gift and Meghan Trainor's "Last Christmas" on A Very Trainor Christmas. Leslie Odom Jr. and Cynthia Erivo have also gifted fans with a cover of Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson's "Winter Song." If that's not cheery enough, Dolly Parton's LP, A Holly Dolly Christmas, is now available and features the title track from her Netflix movie Christmas on the Square [2], which premieres on Nov. 22. Look ahead to see some of the most exciting musical holiday drops to blast while you prepare for the upcoming season!
A Holly Dolly Christmas by Dolly Parton
Parton's 12-track album, A Holly Dolly Christmas [4] ($10), includes familial features from her brother Randy and goddaughter Miley Cyrus [5].
Release date: Oct. 2
A Very Trainor Christmas by Meghan Trainor
Speaking of family features, some of Trainor's loved ones are set to appear on her LP, A Very Trainor Christmas [6] ($13). Her father will sing a cover of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" [7] and her cousins Jayden, Jenna, and Marcus Toney will lend their vocals on the track "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
Release date: Oct. 30
My Gift by Carrie Underwood
Fans of Underwood have been patiently awaiting a Christmas album, and she finally came through with My Gift [8] ($12). The LP is imbued with holiday favourites, such as "Little Drummer Boy," "Mary, Did You Know?," and "Silent Night."
Release date: Sept. 25
It's Christmas All Over by The Goo Goo Dolls
You'll literally be rocking around the Christmas tree, thanks to The Goo Goo Dolls' It's Christmas All Over [9] ($12).
Release date: Oct. 30
The Christmas Album by Leslie Odom Jr.
Odom Jr.'s The Christmas Album [10] ($12) will have original tracks like "Snow," as well as covers, including a jazzy renidition of "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas."
Release date: Nov. 6
A Tori Kelly Christmas by Tori Kelly
Kelly has teamed up with 11-time Grammy winner Babyface to deliver her first-ever holiday album, A Tori Kelly Christmas [11] ($14). The LP will include a rendering of "Let It Snow" — among other classics — and two original songs.
Release date: Oct. 30
A Drummer Boy Christmas by For King & Country
Get ready to hear this pop duo's take on "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," and more on A Drummer Boy Christmas [12] ($14).
Release date: Oct. 30
Christmas Vibes by Warren Wolf
Wolf brings his jazzy flair to Christmas Vibes [13] ($18), which includes beloved melodies like "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," "Christmas Time Is Here," and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."
Release date: Sept. 18