Nothing helps ring in the holiday season better than a CD full of holiday favorites, even if you’ve heard them all hundreds of times before. From Let it Snow, to All I Want For Christmas, some holiday favorites never get old.
While it’s enjoyable listening to the classics sung in their original form, it’s always exciting to turn on a holiday remake, performed by your favorite artist. From Kelly Clarkson and Leona Lewis to Jewel, this year’s holiday album debuts have been worth waiting for.
Even though many of the album tracks are of course, remakes, each artist ventured out to perform a few new festive songs of their own. No matter what your taste in music is, everyone can enjoy a holiday tune. Pop on one of these festive albums and enjoy them all winter long. Here’s a look at the top 5 new holiday albums that recently hit stores for the 2013 Holiday season.
[ new page = Kelly Clarkson: Wrapped In Red ]
In October, Kelly Clarkson released her first holiday collection album. Her album contains remakes of nine traditional Christmas favorites as well as five original holiday tracks. Clarkson’s fourteen track album also features a few guest appearances including, Reba McEntire. Clarkson’s album is titled, Wrapped In Red.
[ new page = Mary J. Blige: A Mary Christmas ]
Pick up a copy of Mary J. Blige’s holiday album if you’re looking for holiday classics with a twist of soul. Blige remakes the classics including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and adds in a unique jazzy feel. Blige collaborates with Barbra Streisand, Jessie J., Christ Botti and more.
[ new page = Jewel: Let It Snow: A Holiday Collection ]
Year’s after her first holiday album debut, Jewel has recently released her second CD full of holiday hits. Let It Snow: A Holiday Collection hit stores in September and features two original holiday tracks. Jewel also remakes classic holiday songs by adding a country twist.
[ new page = Leona Lewis: Christmas, With Love ]
Bleeding Love star, Leona Lewis, returns with her first Christmas album, Christmas, With Love. Lewis remakes holiday classics including the track, White Christmas and adds in a few of her own holiday songs. The British singer’s beautiful voice may prove to be perfect for the tranquility of traditional holiday tracks.
[ new page = Susan Boyle: Home For Christmas ]
If you loved Susan Boyle’s first holiday mash-up album, then Home For Christmas is for you. The Britain’s Got Talent singer is following her 2010 album release with another collection of holiday favorites. While ordering her album, Boyle is also giving listeners the option to add in custom photos and text to personalize their copy.
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