The Best Country Christmas songs to get you into this festive season
Check out our list of Country Christmas songs
Last updated 27th Nov 2023
Alan Jackson- Let it Be Christmas
This heart-warming song was released as part of Jackson's 11th studio album, Let It Be Christmas. In 2002 it was awarded a Top 40 hit on Billboards country charts. Tony Award-winning conductor Bill Elliott created the horn and string arrangement.
Dolly Parton- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Part of her second Christmas album, Home for Christmas, is there anything Dolly Parton can’t do?
No country playlist could leave out the Queen of Country,Dolly! With this gem being a cover of Bing Crosby’s music class, Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Elvis Presley ft Martina McBride- Blue Christmas
Who could ever forget the King of Rocks Blue Christmas featuring Martina McBride.
First cementing the record in 1957, McBride joined in on the rendition in 2008 as part of Christmas Duets album and through technology McBride is seen beside Elvis at his 1968 comeback special.
Lady A- A Holly Jolly Christmas
This Christmas classic was darted back into the charts following Lady A’s cover of the song back in 2012 as part of their festive album, On This Winter’s Night.
Kacey Musgraves- Present Without a Bow
Kacey’s 2016 album, A Very Kacey Christmas, was completed by a list of country legends including none other than Willie Nelson and soul’s singer Leon Bridges.
Darius Rucker- You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
The song first composed for the 1966 cartoon How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Has saw many renditions from the 2000 film starring Jim Carrey and an instrumental edition by Lindsey Stirling. Darius Rucker recorded an upbeat version for his 2014 album Home for the Holidays.
O Holy Night- Nathan Carter
One of the most covered Christmas songs, originated from a French-language poem by poet Placide Cappeau in 1843.
The warmth of this song has foreseen centuries of variations of the song by different artists and choirs. Carters 2014 version saw a country twist to the song while keeping the beauty of the song’s depth and simplicity.
Taylor Swift- Silent Night
Calling all Swifties!
The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection released in 2008 has all the Christmas hits you need this festive season, including Last Christmas, Santa Baby and Silent Night.
Looking for a mix up in your Christmas holiday classic then look no further.
Carrie Underwood- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Is there anything Carrie Underwood can’t sing?
Underwood’s first Christmas album, My Gift, showcases the artists vocal ability.
With this version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas rivalling the passion of Michael Bubles cover.
Kenny Chesney- All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan
Looking for a different take on Country classics the look no further.
Forget the magic of a snowy Christmas but enjoy this Kenny Chesney hit about getting a good, bronzed tan. Written by Paul Overstreet, the song narrates the dream of a man who simply, goes to the islands to “put my feet in the sand” and get “a real good tan.”
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