Cher releases her Christmas album full of collaborations
It's going to be a #CherChristmas!
Last updated 20th Oct 2023
Global megastar Cher has released her first holiday album of her decades-long career. After revealing the official artwork in September, followed by the trailer, the full album has been released.
Before the album's release, Cher took to her socials sharing a teaser, Cher also shared the full trailer on YouTube, confirming previously rumoured collaborations with Darlene Love, Michael Bublé, Tyga, Cyndi Lauper, and Stevie Wonder.
Back in September, Cher unveiled the chic artwork, featuring a simple shot of the superstar surrounded by red and silver baubles, writing: 'Are you spending Christmas with me? #cherchristmas'.
When will the album be released?
Cher later confirmed the album would be released on 20th October, in an Instagram post, where she wrote: 'My new single, “DJ Play a Christmas Song” is out Oct 6. Album out Oct 20 💃'.
What can we expect from her Christmas album?
On Good Morning Britain, the 'Believe' singer gushed: "I really am proud of this (album). It's a Christmas album that's a Cher Christmas album."
In August 2023, she also teased The Hollywood Reporter with more details about her Christmas album, claiming it won't be a 'traditional' one.
She said: "It’s not your mother’s Christmas album. It’s a Cher Christmas album, whatever that brings along with the name," continuing: "It’s definitely my idea of a Christmas album. I had to do what I felt. There’s no 'Silent Night'."
Will there be any collaborations on the album?
Yes, Cher has now confirmed the album will feature songs with Darlene Love, Michael Bublé, Tyga, Cyndi Lauper, and Stevie Wonder.
What is the tracklist for the album?
Cher has now released the tracklist for her Christmas album, you can see it below.
- 'DJ Play a Christmas Song'
- 'What Christmas Means to Me'
- 'Run Rudolph Run'
- 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
- 'Angels in the Snow'
- 'Home'
- 'Drop Top Sleigh Ride'
- 'Please Come Home for Christmas'
- 'I Like Christmas'
- 'Christmas Ain't Christmas Without'
- 'Santa Baby'
- 'Put a Little Holiday in Your Heart'
- 'This Will Be Our Year'
Take a look through Cher's incredible career timeline:
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. The song changed the face of music forever as it was the first commercial recording to use auto-tune, known as the 'Cher Effect'. 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."
2002 - 2005: Cher went on the 'Living Proof: The Farewell Tour'
'Living Proof: The Farewell Tour' saw the singer perform across the world between 2002 and 2005. The tour started in Toronto, Canada in June 2002 and continued across the US and Canada until early 2004.
In 2004, Cher also performed across Europe, including the UK, returning to North America later that year. Her tour ended in 2005, after she performed in Australia, New Zealand and later North America again. The tour took a massive $250 million and was one of the highest-grossing tours ever by a female artist at the time.
2010: Cher starred in the film Burlesque
Cher starred in the film Burlesque alongside Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci. Cher played the part of Tess, the owner of a struggling Burlesque club, where Ali (Christina Aguilera) worked.
The music in the film won several awards, with 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Me', performed by Cher winning Best Original Song at the 2010 Satellite Awards and 2011 Golden Globe Awards. The song was also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2012 Grammys, but lost out to 'I See the Light' from Tangled, performed by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.
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 started her residency Classic Cher
In 2017, started a residency that would see her performing in Las Vegas, Oxon Hill, and Atlantic City, between 2017 and 2020. She performed 18 songs, ending with her massive hit 'Believe'.
Cher also won the Billboard Icon Award, where she performed her hit 'Believe' at the ceremony. 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: Cher appeared on the Dolly Parton 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 released a 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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