"We love those classic Christmas recordings. And we cherish the chance to hear Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand, the Beach Boys, Darlene Love and other greats sing these standards each and every Christmas season. Yet, we also like to spice things up and add some new voices to our holiday playlist. Thankfully, we never have any shortage of contenders trying to make the cut."
"Thirteen years later, the platinum-plus-selling Nashville trio - consisting of lead vocalists Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley as well as the multi-talented Dave Haywood - returns with an equally good follow-up record. This second installment, in what hopefully will grow into a lengthy series, includes solid takes on "O Holy Night," "Winter Wonderland" and other favorites. It also features guest appearances from Ricky Skaggs on "Why We Sing Noel" and Chris Tomlin on an absolutely gorgeous version of "Silent Night.""
The top 10 new Christmas albums for 2025 showcase a blend of traditional standards and inventive new interpretations spanning genres. Classic holiday recordings are celebrated alongside contemporary contributions from established and emerging artists. Lady A returns with On This Winter's Night: Volume 2, offering takes on 'O Holy Night' and 'Winter Wonderland' plus guest spots from Ricky Skaggs and Chris Tomlin. Stryper issues Greatest Gift of All, presenting a heavy-metal approach that mixes holiday classics and original compositions. The selections include collaborations and genre-spanning arrangements intended to refresh seasonal playlists for diverse listeners.
Read at The Mercury News
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