Cher releases surprise festive song 'Christmas Is Here' 🎄
It will get you in the festive spirit
Cher has surprised fans by releasing a festive song for Christmas 2025. The song called 'Christmas Is Here' is a brand new song for the 'Believe' singer, who released a Christmas album full of collaborations two years ago.
As the countdown to Christmas continues, Cher has already been announced for Saturday Night Live on 20th December, hosted by Ariana Grande. Now the singer has got us fully in the festive spirit with 'Christmas Is Here'.
Is there a music video?
Cher has not yet released a music video, however following the release of the song she has shared the lyric video, which shows lyrics appearing against a glittery backdrop.
What does the single artwork look like?
Following the release of her single, the artwork has also been released, it shows Cher wearing a long glittery dress, standing on some ice in front of a backdrop of a snow and ice landscape.
Who wrote 'Christmas Is Here'?
The song was co-written by Sarah Hudson (who also co-wrote Kylie Minogue's 'Hot In December' from her 'Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)' album) and Jhart (who worked on Cher's Christmas album), along with Brett McLaughlin, Mark Schick, Lionel Crasta and Jesse Saint John.
When was it released?
The song was released on Monday 8th December.
Cher on Saturday Night Live
Continuing the festive run up to Christmas, Cher will be making her first appearance on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest for nearly 40 years. On 20th December, Cher will take to the stage to perform 'DJ Play A Christmas Song' from her 2023 Christmas album.
Take a look at Cher's career through the years:
Cher's early years
Cher was born Cheryl Sarkisian on 20th May 1946. The singer has had a successful career, starting in the early 60s as a duo with her husband Sonny, before having success as a solo artist and actress.
1964: Cher married Sonny Bono
Cher was just 16-years-old when she met and married Sonny (Salvatore Bono), who was 27-years-old at the time.
As a duo, Sonny and Cher released a number of popular songs including 'Baby Don't Go' and 'I Got You Babe'. They were also nominated for two Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million records worldwide.
1967: Cher starred in The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Cher's first acting role was an appearance in a 1967 episode of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. called The Hot Number Affair, starring as Ramona the model who captured the attentions of Jerry.
1969: Chaz Bono was born
In 1969 Cher and Sonny welcomed their daughter Chastity. Chastity, now known as Chaz, is a trans man. As a child, Chastity would often appear on the TV show The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
1974: The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour won a Golden Globe
Sonny and Cher hosted their own television variety show in the 70s called The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which won a Golden Globe in 1974 for Best Television Actress – Musical/Comedy Series.
1975: Cher married Gregg Allman
Just four days after finalising her divorce from Sonny, Cher married Gregg Allman. They had one son, Elijah Blue, who was born in 1976. The pair divorced in 1979.
1990: Cher released 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)'
It was in 1990 that Cher released 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)', the singer covered this song for the 1990 film Mermaids, which she also starred in. The song became Cher's first solo Number 1 single in the UK.
1998: Cher released ‘Believe’ and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
'Believe' was a hugely popular song for Cher in 1998 reaching Number 1 across the world. The track was the lead song from her 22nd studio album. In 2021, 'Believe' was added to the revised list of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 'Believe' also won several awards including a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Also in 1998, Cher (as part of Sonny and Cher) received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2000 / 2002: Cher starred in Will & Grace
One of Cher's most iconic cameos was in Will & Grace, appearing in the show twice as character Jack's (Sean Hayes) favourite singer and role model. The first episode in 2000 called 'Gypsies, Tramps and Weed', named after Cher song 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves'.
Of the cameo, Cher said: "We did two endings. I improvised one. I hope they show it as an outtake 'cause the audience loved that one more than the one they're gonna show. Instead of the thing I was supposed to do, I did something to Sean – something completely different and he just about passed out. I don't know what possessed me."
2014: Cher appeared on The Voice US as a mentor
Cher appeared on The Voice US as a mentor alongside Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder and Miguel. Cher was an adviser to Blake Shelton's singers.
2017: Cher won the Billboard Icon Award
In 2017, Cher won the Billboard Icon Award. The winner of the award also performed at the ceremony, and in 2017, Cher sang her biggest hit 'Believe'. Previous winners of the award include Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion and Prince.
2018: Cher starred in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
She may have only been in the film for about 10 minutes near the end, but Cher totally stole the show as Sophie Sheridan's (Amanda Seyfried) grandmother Ruby, singing 'Fernando'. Cher later released an album full of ABBA covers entitled 'Dancing Queen'.
She said of the album: "After filming Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, I was reminded again of what great and timeless songs they wrote and started thinking, 'Why not do an album of their music?' The songs were harder to sing than I imagined but I'm so happy with how the music came out. I'm really excited for people to hear it. It's a perfect time."
In the same year, a musical called The Cher Show took to the stage in Chicago and later on Broadway. The musical's final performance on Broadway was in August 2019.
2020: Cher launched the CherCares Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative
Cher launched the CherCares Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative (CCPRRI) in response to the Covid Pandemic. The charity's plan was to distribute $1 million to "chronically neglected and forgotten people" during the pandemic. The singer told Billboard: "There are rural areas where people of colour and Latinos and Native Americans were getting no services. It's not a lot of money — $1 million goes in the blink of an eyelash! — so now I'm trying to get my friends to make it a lot more so we can do something that will really meet people's needs. A friend once told me, 'When people walk in your path, then you know what you have to do.'"
2021: The Cher Show made its European debut
The Cher Show made its European debut with a brand new production from Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse and directed by Arlene Phillips. This musical took us through Cher's pop culture-defining career, meeting her mother, and Sonny Bono, as well as icons such as legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie along the way.
2023: Dolly Parton confirmed Cher will feature on her album 'Rockstar'
In January 2023, country legend Dolly Parton teased she had drafted in more "iconic singers" for her rock album, 'Rockstar' - one of which is Cher. In an interview with US chat show The View, Dolly said: "We got a lot of great artists, iconic singers that are going to actually be on with us. So I'm really looking forward to it. I'm even going to have Cher on. I've been getting a song for her, we've been trying to get the right thing together. That's going to be a big thrill I think."
2023: Cher announced deluxe edition of her 1995 album 'It's A Man’s World'
In June 2023, Cher announced that a brand new version of her 1995 album 'It's A Man's World' would be released in July 2023. The album, which featured 14 songs initially, spawned her huge hits 'Walking In Memphis' and 'One By One'.
2023: Cher released her Christmas album
After teasing a big announcement was incoming, 7th September 2023 saw Cher finally unveil the artwork for her highly-anticipated Christmas album. Featuring a stunning picture of the singer, the album title 'Cher Christmas' was written in silver and red, surrounded by baubles of the same colour theme. The album was then released on 20th October.
2024: Cher released Cher: The Memoir, Part One
Cher announced in July 2024 that she would be releasing a two-part memoir, with the first part launching on 19th November 2024, and the second part coming in Spring 2025. In her memoir she revealed how she believed her name to be Cherilyn until she went to legally change it to Cher.
Details emerged in her book, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, released in 2024. When her mum was choosing a name for Cher she apparently told the nurse: "Well, Lana Turner's my favourite actress, and her little girl's called Cheryl. My mother's name is Lynda, so how about Cherilyn?" But the last part didn't stick meaning that her name was officially Cheryl on her birth certificate.
October 2024: Cher inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
In October 2024, Cher was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In her acceptance speech, in a ceremony in Ohio, she said: "It was easier getting divorced from two men than it was to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."
2025: Mamma Mia 3 rumours
In 2025 Amanda Seyfried gave an exciting update about a third Mamma Mia movie. This follows in 2024, when Christine Baranski revealed plans are underway. When asked whether she'll be making an appearance again, Cher said: "You know Judy keeps threatening a film but so far I haven't seen a script. Judy is my friend so we talk about stuff.
"I never know exactly what I'm going to do until I do it. I have this feeling that 'what belongs to you comes to you'. Judy hasn't come to me yet."
2025: Cher released festive song 'Christmas Is Here'
Cher surprised fans by releasing a festive song for Christmas 2025. The song called 'Christmas Is Here' was a brand new song for the 'Believe' singer.
The song was co-written by Sarah Hudson (who also co-wrote Kylie Minogue's 'Hot In December' from her 'Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)' album) and Jhart (who worked on Cher's Christmas album), along with Brett McLaughlin, Mark Schick, Lionel Crasta and Jesse Saint John.
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