The LIST 2015
A centralized resource, updated continuously, for the obsessive Christmas music hunter. Check The List and check it twice to ensure you find your personal (naughty and nice) holiday favorites. You'll find the 2014 List here. See the 2012 List here. See 2011 List here. There was no 2013 List.
By the way, new music releases have generally been scheduled each Tuesday, but the industry is moving to a Friday release schedule as the standard. It remains to be seen how this will work out in the long run, but, in the short run, expect a lot of confusing and changing release dates below.
NEW / REISSUE / DIGITAL ONLY / DIGITAL REISSUE / VINYL / CD-DVD / DVD / EXCLUSIVE / IMPORT / BLU-RAY / VOD / CASSETTE / SACD
A centralized resource, updated continuously, for the obsessive Christmas music hunter. Check The List and check it twice to ensure you find your personal (naughty and nice) holiday favorites. You'll find the 2014 List here. See the 2012 List here. See 2011 List here. There was no 2013 List.
By the way, new music releases have generally been scheduled each Tuesday, but the industry is moving to a Friday release schedule as the standard. It remains to be seen how this will work out in the long run, but, in the short run, expect a lot of confusing and changing release dates below.
NEW / REISSUE / DIGITAL ONLY / DIGITAL REISSUE / VINYL / CD-DVD / DVD / EXCLUSIVE / IMPORT / BLU-RAY / VOD / CASSETTE / SACD
FEBRUARY 5
RICHARD DeVINCK--"Christmas Is Coming" (Acoustic guitar-centric Easy Listening instrumentals, with some Classical seasoning a la Liona Boyd)
MARCH 2
VARIOUS--"A Christmas Spectacular" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Music For The Soul" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"Country Christmas" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"A Very Eclectic Christmas" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"Very Merry Country Christmas" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
MAY 20
POKE MUSIC--"Christmas Crackers" (Diverse collection--everything from Music Box to Glam Rock--of mostly original music from UK production house)
ZONE MUSIC--"Jazz Piano Trio Christmas" (Highly listenable instrumental light Jazz music, likely best suited for background or production)
JUNE 16
HELIX--"Heavy Mental Christmas" (Re-issue of 2008 holiday set from Canadian Metal band)
JULY 10
CAPPELLA SF/RAGNAR BOHLIN--"Light Of Gold" (A mix of favorites and lesser known selections from relatively new Chamber Choir)
JULY 14
THE AVALANCHES--"Ski Surfin'" (Not the Australian Alt Trip Hop group, but the early 60s Surf band featuring a young David Gates; Import re-issue)
MARILYN BYRNES--"Winter Wonderland" (Marilyn's latest album of Easy Listening solo piano holiday music; CD-R available from Amazon)
JULY 26
FERRANTE AND TEICHER--"Snowbound" (CD-R Re-issue through Amazon from Kipepeo Publishing)
FERRANTE AND TEICHER--"Xmas Hi-Fivories" (CD-R through Amazon of 1954 Ten-inch; if I see legitimate CDs available, I'll update the link)
JULY 31
THE GLAD SINGERS--"Swing Bells" (Digital release of kitschy 1965 album that has never been issued on CD)
AUGUST 14
US AIR FORCE CONCERT BAND/SINGING SERGEANTS--"Make The Season Bright" (Re-issue of a great performance from perennial favorites)
VARIOUS--"December Celebration: New Carols by 7 American Composers" (SACD Hybrid featuring new works from American composers)
AUGUST 21
KUKLA, FRAN & OLLIE--"Merry Christmas from Kukla, Fran & Ollie" (1954 10-incher from kids show pioneers makes its digital debut; no CD)
NATHAN WOODWARD--"Emmanuel" (Smooth Jazz sax man from Pascagoula, Mississippi)
AUGUST 24
THURL BAILEY--"The Gift Of Christmas" (Digital re-issue of former basketball star's really very good 2001 Christmas album)
SEPTEMBER 1
TOMMY ROE--"It's Now Christmas Day" (Digital EP from 60s Bubblegum icon, featuring his 1993/2012 holiday single, "Christmas With You")
SEPTEMBER 4
RUSS LORENSON--"In The Holiday Spirit" (2nd Christmas set from "San Francisco's favorite crooner"; old school Jazz vocalist a la Sinatra or Bennett)
SEPTEMBER 8
SALOME BEY--"Christmas Blue" (Digital re-issue of soulful 2009 outing from the actress and Jazz/Blues singer)
SEPTEMBER 11
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE--"The Secret Of Christmas" (Re-issue of 2007 Christmas CD)
ANDREW GANT--"Christmas Carols: From Village Green to Church Choir" (Gant's book of the same name recounts histories of best loved carols)
HIGH STAR--"Barking All The Way: A Canine Christmas" (Can't get enough of the Singing Dogs? Try this novelty record)
JUNGER KAMMERCHOR RHEIN-NECKAR/MATHIAS RICKERT--"Advent" (Peaceful Advent music from composers from Brahms to Bohme)
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE--"A Ghostly Gathering" (Symphonic gothic horror instrumental group, writing soundtracks to imaginary movies)
BLAKE SHELTON--"Cheers, It's Christmas" (Vinyl release of Blake's 2012 Christmas album; he does know Miranda's on there, doesn't he?)
TENEBRAE/NIGEL SHORT--"A Very English Christmas" (Award winning choir known for their passion and precision)
RANDY TRAVIS--"An Old Time Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of Country singer's 1989 holiday set)
CONWAY TWITTY--"A Twistmas Story with Twitty Bird and Their Little Friends" (Re-issue of a fairly terrible 1983 kids story/album)
VARIOUS--"Christmas In The Air" (Budget priced 2-CD Import from Jasmine features Tommy Edwards, Patti Page & more)
VARIOUS--"A Country Christmas" (Budget priced 2-CD Import from Jasmine featuring George Jones, Kitty Wells & more)
VARIOUS--"Here We Come A-Caroling" (Budget priced 2-CD Import from Jasmine featuring Mills Brothers and more)
SEPTEMBER 16
SUB PUB MUSIC--"A Little Snow" (Twee Pop from Cali featuring Juliet Lyons)
SEPTEMBER 18
COLIN BUCHANAN--"Jingle Jangle Jesus" (Import and 2nd Christmas set from Australian Christian children's artist)
VARIOUS--"Soul Christmas" (Delayed from last year, WB/Rhino's vinyl re-issue of the 1968 Atco LP known as "The Original" Soul Christmas)
SEPTEMBER 21
THE ACCOMPANIST--"White Christmas" (Piano backing tracks for Karaoke or auditions)
SEPTEMBER 22
JILLAINE & JACOB--"Jazzy Duets For Christmas" (One of my favorite artists duets with Jacob, her piano player)
SEPTEMBER 25
NEIL DIAMOND--"The Christmas Album" (Re-issue of Neil's 1992 holiday set)
NEIL DIAMOND--"The Christmas Album, Vol. II" (Re-issue of Neil's 1994 holiday set)
NEIL DIAMOND--"A Cherry Cherry Christmas" (Re-issue of Neil's 2009 holiday set)
BORIS KARLOFF, THURL RAVENSCROFT--"How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (1966 soundtrack on GRINCH GREEN VINYL)
B.B. KING--"A Christmas Celebration Of Hope" (Re-issue of late Blues singer's 2001 Christmas album)
DEAN MARTIN--"Winter Romance" (Vinyl re-issue of classic 1959 album)
KENNY ROGERS--"Once Again It's Christmas" (First new studio Christmas album from The Gambler in 17 years)
KENNY ROGERS--"Once Again It's Christmas" (Cracker Barrel EXCLUSIVE with one additional track)
ROD STEWART--"Merry Christmas Baby [Deluxe Edition]" (Wide domestic release of expanded version of 2012 CD with DVD)
STEVIE WONDER--"Someday At Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of Stevie's 1967 Christmas album, one of Motown's best)
VARIOUS--"Country Faith Christmas" (Compilation; Country artists sing religious Christmas songs; includes Gloriana, Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash)
VARIOUS--"Scrooged" (Vinyl re-issue of 1988 film soundtrack)
SEPTEMBER 29
PATRICIA SPEDDEN--"For God So Loved" (Solo piano instrumentals from Christian artist)
VARIOUS--"Country's Family Reunion Christmas" (DVD re-issue of Country legends' holiday songs & stories, recorded and released on VHS in 1998)
OCTOBER 2
DAVID BENOIT TRIO (featuring Jane Monheit)--"Believe" (New set from New Age/Light Jazz pianist also features All American Boys Choir)
PAUL BILOCHE--"Christmas Worship, Vol. 2" (follow-up to 2013 album from CCM singer/songwriter)
T. GRAHAM BROWN--"Christmas With T. Graham Brown" (Soulful Country singer from Georgia with a mix of "fan favorites" and originals)
CELTIC THUNDER--"Classic Christmas Album" (At first blush, this looks like, essentially, a re-release of "Holiday Symphony")
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Red & Green" (New album from the reigning "Queen of Christmas"; title track and lead single released July 31)
CHRISTMAS REVELS--"A Revels Christmas In Wales" (At least somewhat inspired by "A Child's Christmas In Wales")
EARTH, WIND & FIRE--"Classic Christmas Album" (Contains all of last year's "Holiday", plus 2005 Target track and the Cleveland Brown single)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Classic Christmas Album" (Contains all of "Wintersong" plus several of Sarah's recent digital holiday singles)
10/23--PATRICIA O'CALLAGHAN--"Winter Skies" (Release date moved to 10/23; album titled changed to "Deepest December")
KIM PENSYL--"Early Snowfall" (New holiday set from prolific Jazz and New Age pianist and trumpeter, composer and arranger)
DWIGHT YOAKAM--"Come On Christmas" (Delayed from last year, vinyl release of 1997 LP)
VARIOUS--"Classic Christmas 80's Album" (Compilation of 80s holiday faves featuring Dave Edmunds, Run DMC, Wham, Fishbone and more)
OCTOBER 6
CATHY NEFF--"Keeping Christ In Christmas" (Devout and traditional, yet eclectic and featuring multiple artists and genres)
OCTOBER 9
ATHESINUS CONSORT BERLIN--"Die Weihnachtsgeschichte" (Hugo Distler's beautiful "Christmas Story" for a cappella choir)
BLUE HERON--"Christmas In Medieval England" (Live 2013 recordings of 15th Century carols from Renaissance Choir)
BYU VOCAL POINT--"He Is Born" (BYU a capella group with their first Christmas album)
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN--"Christmas Hymns" (Looks to be a collection of previously released tracks)
MARTIN CILIA--"Electric Christmas" (Australia's Surf guitar king shredding 11 traditional carols and 3 originals)
DUNEDIN CONSORT/JOHN BURT--"Bach: Magnificat & Christmas Cantata" (SACD Hybrid of the premiere recording of Bach's Magnificat)
THE FOUR SEASONS--"4 Seasons Greetings" (First CD release in original mono with original cover art for '62 set, mini LP sleeve edition #d to 2000)
JOHN GARY--"The John Gary Christmas Album" (CD re-issue of classic 1964 LP from Real Gone)
KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY--"Joy--An Irish Christmas (Live)" (Celtic CCM couple reprise their 2011 holiday best seller with a live version)
KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY--"Joy--An Irish Christmas (Live)" (DVD of the above; to be broadcast on PBS this fall)
GRASSAU BRASS ENSEMBLE--"Rundumadum" (Re-issue of 2013 Classical set from 10 member Brass Ensemble)
JIM HENDRICKS--"Rocky Top Country Christmas" (Green Hill reissue of 1996 instrumental Country/Folk/Bluegrass album)
JAN JIRASEK/JITRO CZECH CHILDREN'S CHOIR--"Czech & Moravian Christmas Carols" (Children's Choir performing the work of Jan Jirasek)
LOREENA McKENNITT--"To Drive The Cold Winter Away" (1987 album from popular Celtic Folk artist comes to vinyl)
GEORGE MELACHRIO--"Christmas Joy" (Classic 1959 LP gets its first official CD issue, courtesy of Real Gone)
MERCY ME--"Mercy Me, It's Christmas" (2nd holiday set from popular CCM artists)
CATHY NEFF--"Keeping Christ In Christmas" (Traditional Christian album from composer/arranger/musician/vocalist)
DAVID OSBORNE--"Christmas Memories" (Green Hill collection of previously released EZ piano-centric instrumentals; released digitally last year)
JOE PERRY--"Joe Perry's Merry Christmas" (Wide release of 4-song Christmas CD-EP from Aerosmith guitarist, mostly a digital deal last year)
PLANET 9--"The 9 Days of Christmas (13th Anniversary Edition)" (Remastered and expanded version of 2002 Jazz Pop classic)
SOULFUL STRINGS--"The Magic Of Christmas" (Classic 1964 LP gets its first official CD issue, courtesy of Real Gone)
LAURA STORY--"God With Us" (Pop/Rock flavored CCM)
THE THREE SUNS--"A Ding Dong Dandy Christmas" (Classic 1959 LP gets its first official CD issue, courtesy of Real Gone)
WESTMINSTER BELL CHOIR--"An English Christmas" (Christmas classics performed by America's leading handbell ensemble)
OCTOBER 13
GLENN CAMPBELL--"The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Christmas Specials" (Shout Factory DVD of Christmas songs and skits from 60s show)
OCTOBER 16
DEBORAH ALLEN--"Rockin' Little Christmas" (Wide release of Country sweetheart's 2013 CD, hard copy previously only available from artist)
JIM BRICKMAN--"On A Winter's Night" (Wide release of last year's Amazon Exclusive)
DANNY GOKEY--"Christmas Is Here" (American Idol finalist from 2009, singing soulful CCM)
ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY--"The Hope Of Christmas" (Second holiday set from Jazz singer and actress, this one featuring all new songs and guests)
INDIA ARIE--"Christmas With Friends" (Motown's current best selling female artist with late Jazz pianist Joe Sample)
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND--"Sunshine Christmas" (70s good time Disco hitmaker back in the groove; 4 originals and 7 standards)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"LIVE (All Access Edition)" (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray, expanded from 2013 release)
MINT CONDITION--"Healing Season" (Progressive Soul & Funk band from Minneapolis; seasoning Soul with Rock, Reggae, Jazz. Latin, more)
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"Keep Christmas With You"
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"Keep Christmas With You" (DVD of the above)
EJI OYEWOLE--"Charity Begins At Home" (Import UK CD release from Afro-Beat/Afro-Funk/Cool Jazz/Highlife artist)
QUADRIGA CONSORT--"Winter's Delights" (Second Christmas album from Austrian Classical/Folk/Renaissance group)
ANDRE RIEU--"Best Of Christmas" (Domestic release of budget priced 2014 Import collection)
LEANN RIMES--"Today Is Christmas" (Second of three annual holiday releases; this one is a full album, not an EP)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Rockin' Rudolph" (New holiday set from Neo-Swing/Rock artist)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Rockin' Rudolph" (Vinyl release of the above)
VARIOUS--"A Carol Symphony--Music For The Festive Season" (The latest "Light"/EZ/MOR collection from UK's Guild Music)
OCTOBER 18
TARJA TURUNEN--"Ave Maria--En Plein Air" (First straight Classical album from the front-woman for Finnish Metal band Nightwish)
OCTOBER 23
HERB ALPERT--"Christmas Album" (Re-mastered reissue of classic 1968 holiday album)
BAND OF MERRYMAKERS--"Welcome To Our Christmas Party" (features Owl City, Christina Perri, Mark McGrath, etc.; some proceeds to MusiCares)
MARIAH CAREY--"Merry Christmas: Deluxe Anniversary Edition" (Vinyl re-issue of platinum selling 1994 Christmas album)
VINCE GILL--"ICON Christmas" (Collection of Country singer's holiday best)
CHRIS ISAAK--"Christmas" (Re-issue of 2004 Christmas album)
CLAIRE LYNCH--"Holiday!" (Wide release of last year's Bluegrass/Country/Americana tour de force, previously available from the artist)
PATRICIA O'CALLAGHAN--"Deepest December" (Seasonal IMPORT from versatile and popular Canadian Pop/Cabaret/Classical Crossover artist)
EJI OYEWOLE--"Charity Begins At Home" (Import UK VINYL release from Afro-Beat/Afro-Funk/Cool Jazz/Highlife artist)
PITTSBURGH JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH FREDDY COLE--"Joyful Jazz" (Looks good, but no samples yet)
REND COLLECTIVE--"Campfire Christmas, Vol. 1" (Wide US release of 2014 Xmas set from UK experimental Pop Rock Folk CCM worship group)
RUPAUL--"Slay Belles" (2nd Christmas set from drag queen, model, author, and TV host of "RuPaul's Drag Race")
SONS OF SERENDIP--"Christmas: Beyond The Lights" (America's Got Talent alums combining Soul, Pop, New Age, and Classical)
CHRIS TOMLIN--"Adore" (Live Christmas set from popular CCM artist; featuring Lauren Daigle and David Crowder)
VARIOUS--"Now That's What I Call Country Christmas" (2-CD set from those "NOW" people)
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR/WIENNER SANGERKNABEN--"Merry Christmas From Vienna" (New Xmas set with Elina Garcia and Rolando Villazon)
OCTOBER 26
BLAKE SHELTON--"Christmas" (Annual Kohl's EXCLUSIVE; just $5 and proceeds go to Kohl's Cares for kids)
VARIOUS--"Christmas With Us, Vol. 2" (A collection of Caribbean, Reggae, R&B, Latin and more from the Kross Kolor label out of Guyana)
OCTOBER 30
JANN ARDEN--"A Jann Arden Christmas" (Import and first full-length Christmas record from Canadian singer/songwriter)
BARENAKED LADIES--"Barenaked For The Holidays" (Re-issue of hugely popular 2004 album)
THE BRAXTONS--"Braxton Family Christmas" (The Braxton sisters--and brother--do a holiday album together)
THE COASTERS--"Christmas With" (None of the original members of the R&B group, but this is the legit group that was led by founder Carl Gardner)
NAT KING COLE--"The Christmas Song" (SACD/CD hybrid release of classic 1960 album)
PLACIDO DOMINGO--"My Christmas" (New holiday set from the Opera and Classical Crossover star)
MARIO FRANGOULIS--"Tales of Christmas" (Classical Crossover artist)
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS--"It's A Holiday Soul Party" (The one we've all been waiting for)
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS--"It's A Holiday Soul Party" (Vinyl version of above)
WYNTON MARSALIS & LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA--"Big Band Holidays"
WYNTON MARSALIS & LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA--"Big Band Holidays" (Vinyl version of above)
MY MORNING JACKET--"Does Xmas Fiasco Style" (Vinyl issue of 2000 EP evergreen from popular Indie Rockers)
OVER THE RHINE--"Holiday Box Set"
PENTATONIX--"That's Christmas To Me" (Last year's holiday smash on vinyl; Barnes & Noble EXCLUSIVE)
PENTATONIX--"That's Christmas To Me (Deluxe Edition)" (Last year's holiday a cappella smash with 5 new songs added)
JOHNNY PIERRE--"Holiday Jamboree" (All original Rock and Blues Rock Christmas trip from 25 year veteran of the Long Island music scene)
LEANN RIMES--"Today Is Christmas" (Target EXCLUSIVE featuring three additional tracks)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Boogie Woogie Christmas" (Vinyl release of 2002 CD from Neo-Swing/Rock artist)
TIN IDOLS--"Metal Kalikimaka 2" (Hard copy CDs were available through Indiegogo campaign)
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"Christmas Attic" (Collector's grade vinyl--180 gm--double LP release of TSO's 1998 album)
RHONDA VINCENT--"Christmas Time" (Bluegrass/Country artist)
VARIOUS--"Blues Christmas" (Cleopatra release featuring some old favorites as well as newly recorded material)
VARIOUS--"Punk Goes Christmas" (Cleopatra release featuring some previously released material as well as some newly recorded)
VARIOUS--"Riot Grrl Christmas" (Cleopatra release featuring female fronted Alt Rock bands)
VARIOUS--"Southern Rock Christmas" (Another Cleopatra release; looks to be mostly new stuff)
NOVEMBER 1
ESSO TRINIDAD STEELBAND--"Calypso Christmas" (Digital re-issue of classic tropical steel band Christmas album; one of my favorite oddball LPs)
JACOB OVERSTREET--"Timeless Christmas" (Worship leader and CCM artist)
STONE WATER CREEK--"We Three Kings" (Eclectic Roots Music group from Australia in a celebration of Blues, Bluegrass and Christmas)
STONE WATER CREEK--"We Three Kings" (Above available stateside in digital format)
JOHN TWO-HAWKS & JOHANNA KURKELA--"Noel" (Native American flute master joins with Finnish singer for soulful New Age/AC album)
NOVEMBER 2
LINDA CLARK--"Christmas With Linda Clark" (Full album follow up to the EP of the same name from Inspirational/Gospel artist)
NOVEMBER 3
TRAVIS CLOER--"Christmas At My Place" (Kickstarter funded project from former "Jersey Boys" star)
EN VOGUE--"An En Vogue Christmas" (Presumably last year's Lifetime movie)
CURTIS MACDONALD--"Christmas" (New Age/Ambient composer and artist)
NOVEMBER 4
KERRY PASTINE & THE CRIME SCENE--"It's A Crime Scene Christmas" (Wonderful digital-only set of Roots Rock and Blues from Colorado band)
KERRY PASTINE & THE CRIME SCENE--"It's A Crime Scene Christmas" (CD version of above)
NOVEMBER 6
LYNN ANDERSON--"Christmas Album (Expanded Edition)" (Classic OOP 1971 Country Christmas album with xtra tracks from Real Gone)
PETER ANDRE--"White Christmas" (Wide release of last year's Iceland Food Stores exclusive from British celebrity and singer)
GENE AUTRY--"Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" (Limited edition Red Vinyl release of 1957 album; from Varese Sarabande)
MARC BROUSSARD--"Magnolias & Mistletoe" (Digital version of the album; physical product ships the week of Nov. 15)
GLEN CAMPBELL--"The Complete Capitol Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release)
JELA CELLO--"Christmas Dreams" (Classically trained cellist combining Classical and Rock sounds)
COMMITTED--"Home For Christmas" (Hard copy CD release of last year's digital-only EP from former "NBC's The Sing Off" champions)
Pushed back to 2016--RAY CONNIFF--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm White Vinyl, with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
JIMMY DEAN--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release featuring the 1965 "Christmas Card" LP and 3 bonus tracks)
THE DECEMBER PEOPLE--"Classic Rock Christmas" (Latest from the band performing Christmas songs in the styles of classic rock groups)
JANET DENNERLEIN--"Christmas Soul" (B-3 organ master with an eclectic set of Jazz, Blues, Funky Pop, and Exotica)
JANET DENNERLEIN--"Christmas Soul" (Vinyl of above; title releases overseas on this date, on Nov. 13 domestically)
JOHN DENVER--"Rocky Mountain Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm Blue Vinyl, with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND--"A Big Phat Christmas: Wrap This!" (Concord Records Big Band from California)
TARANDA GREEN--"Spirit Of Christmas" (Country flavored CCM)
KINGSTON TRIO--"On A Cold Winter's Night" (2-CD live outing from Folk mainstays. mixing Christmas songs with the big hits)
LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA--"A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas! (First full-length holiday album not in support of another artist)
TOBY LIGHTMAN--"Holiday Lights" (Digital EP from Alt Rock Singer/Songwriter)
LIVING VOICES--"Sing Christmas Music" / "Little Drummer Boy" (Real Gone twofer combining LPs from 1962 and 1965)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"Sending You A Little Christmas" (Limited Edition vinyl release of Johnny's 2013 Christmas album, from Friday Music)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"The Complete Christmas Collection 1958-2010" (3-CD collection from Real Gone)
JIM NABORS--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release)
KENNY NEAL--"I'll Be Home For Christmas" (Re-issue of 2006 Christmas album from New Orleans Blues great)
NICKEL SLOTS--"Christmas With The Nickel Slots" (4 song EP from Americana/Country Rock band from California)
SAM ROBSON--"A Cappella Christmas" (UK artist with over seven million hits on the site)
THEY CAME RUNNING--"Did It Snow" (Digital EP from CCM group with some Indie Rock and Surf influence)
BOBBY VINTON--"The Complete Epic Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release featuring 1964 "Very Merry Christmas" LP and bonus tracks)
THISBE VOS--"A Jazzy Christmas" (Classic Jazz Vocal Christmas set, just like the ones we used to know; autographed copies available from the artist)
VARIOUS--"Christmas In The Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album" (Re-issue of 1980 LP, previously issued on CD in the mid-90s)
VARIOUS--"Smooth FM Christmas 2015" (Annual Australian collection, this one ranging from Perry Como to Kelly Clarkson)
VARIOUS--"So Fresh Songs For Christmas 2015" (Annual Australian collection, this one ranging from Bing to Hurts and Ariana Grande)
VARIOUS--"The Number One Jazz Christmas Album" (2-CD collection of classic holiday Jazz from Verve)
NOVEMBER 13
ASTROCOLOR--"Lit Up" (Limited GREEN Vinyl and digital only release featuring funky jams on Christmas songs, deconstructed and reconstructed)
CHRIS FARREN--"Like A Gift From God Or Whatever" (Vinyl release of last year's popular Indie Pop Rock/Alt Folk album with bonus track)
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS & THE ATLANTA POPS ORCH.--"In The Spirit" (Fairly traditional set from Zac Brown Band artist; Indigo Girls guest)
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS--"8 Days of Hanukkah"/"What Does Hanukkah Mean To You?" (Vinyl 45 from Funk and Soul masters)
MACCABEATS--"A MACCABEAT HANUKKAH" (One of the recent Jewish a cappella groups gives us a full album of Hanukkah delights)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas" (First full length Christmas album from dance oriented Pop star; includes duets with Iggy Pop and Frank Sinatra)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas [Deluxe Edition]" (CD/DVD set containing additional songs and videos)
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"Holiday Spirits" (Vinyl release of 2008 release; Barnes & Noble EXCLUSIVE)
TRAIN--"Christmas In Tahoe"
TRAIN--"Christmas In Tahoe" (Amazon EXCLUSIVE version featuring three additional tracks)
VARIOUS--"Gift Wrapped 3: A Holiday Smorgasbord" (latest collection from the WB/Rhino vaults)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas, Provo: Volume 2" (Utah artists raising money to bring Christmas to the less fortunate for a the second year in a row)
NOVEMBER 16
KAT PERKINS--"A Kat Perkins Christmas" (Nicely executed and listenable set from eclectic singer from the sixth season of "The Voice")
VI WICKHAM--"Twas The Night Before Christmas" (Championship Fiddler with a varied but mostly "down home" set; guests include Mandy Harvey)
NOVEMBER 17
BETA RADIO--"The Songs The Season Brings, Vol. 1-4" (NC Indie Alt Folk Duo, collecting up gifts from Christmas past and present)
NOVEMBER 20
MARC BROUSSARD--"Magnolias & Mistletoe" (The king of Cajun Boogie with an Americana leaning gumbo on his first full length Christmas record)
THE DRABS--"Here Comes The Joy" (4-song EP of original tunes from San Diego based Slack Rock/Clandestine Pop band; 2nd drabs release ever)
HUMAN NATURE--"Christmas Album: Deluxe Edition" (Expanded edition of popular Australian Pop Harmony group's 2013 CD with 4 new tracks)
CHARLIE HUNTER & BOBBY PREVITE --"We Two Kings" (Inventive and satisfying Surf Rock set; featuring Curtis Fowlkes of the Jazz Passengers)
MAGGIE McCLURE & SHANE HENRY--"Happiest Of Holidays" (Updated & expanded version of the couple's 2012 Indie Pop EP)
GRADY NICHOLS--"Falling In Love With Christmas" (Smooth Jazz Saxman's holiday CD is a Tulsa only limited release)
SMOKE FAIRIES--"Wild Winter" (Wide release of last year's Rough Trade exclusive from Indie Alt/Folk/Rock/Progressive stars)
SMOKE FAIRIES--"Wild Winter" (Wide release white VINYL of above; syandard weight, limited edition)
PATTY SMYTH--"Come On December" (Eighties hit maker with a gorgeous Christmas record, with proceeds going to Headstrong)
JENNIFER THOMAS--"Winter Symphony" (Classical Crossover artist)
VARIOUS--"A Colorful Christmas" (Fetal Records eclectic multi-genre holiday collection featuring Blues, Folk, Rock, Choral & More)
VARIOUS--"Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever" (Picture Disc edition of the soundtrack to last year's holiday movie)
VARIOUS--"Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever" (Cassette edition of the above; PledgeMusic EXCLUSIVE; release date is approximation)
VARIOUS--"Indie For The Holidays" (Amazon EXCLUSIVE collection of new Indie Christmas songs and covers)
VARIOUS--"A Nash Icon Christmas" (Christmas collection from Big Machine subsidiary featuring Rascall Flatts, Eli Young Band, and more)
VARIOUS--"Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party 3" (Legendary German label, Tramp Records, back at the soul food table for thirds)
VARIOUS--"Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party 3" (Import vinyl version of above)
ANDY WILLIAMS--"Christmas Album" (Limited Edition 180gm Red Vinyl, with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
NOVEMBER 22
CELKILT--"Kiltmas Songs" (Import full-length album from French band that wears kilts while playing Irish Rock; digital EP version at Amazon)
NOVEMBER 24
JEN LILLEY--"Tinsel Time" (Days of Our Lives star steps out with some Pop Vocal Jazz, recorded at Capitol Studios)
GREG PAGE--"Here Comes Christmas" (Former member of the Wiggles with a solo album that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages)
NOVEMBER25
FOUND WANDERING--"On A Christmas Night" (Third Christmas set from eclectic and mighty fine Indie Alt Folk/Americana band from PA)
NOVEMBER 27
BIG STAR--"Jesus Christ" (Black Friday Record Store Day 10", limited to 2000)
BLAKE--"Classic Christmas" (Import CD from British Classical Crossover Vocal Trio, guest appearance from Shirley Bassey)
MARIAH CAREY--"All I Want For Christmas" (Red vinyl; Amazon showing a rather steep price if its just the single)
JANET DEVLIN--"December Daze" (EP from Irish singer/songwriter and former X Factor contestant; available through Pledge Music)
JANET DEVLIN--"December Daze" (CD version of above, available wherever fine records are sold)
EAZY-E--"Merry Mutha****** Christmas" (Black Friday Record Store Day 7", limited to 2000; Rap legend's holiday opus; Parental Advisory)
IKON--"Gruss Von Krampus"/"Little Drummer Boy" (Snowflakes 7", limited to 400 on colored vinyl, for Dark Wave/Post Punk Australian band)
TOMMY JAMES--"I Love Christmas" (Vinyl edition of Tommy's 2008 Christmas album)
TOMMY JAMES--"I Love Christmas" (Re-issue of the 2008 CD)
JUNIORE--"De Saison"/"Pour Noel, Cette Annee" (Snowflakes 7", limited to 350 on snow white vinyl, from Retro Indie Pop/Psych band from France)
NICK LOWE & LOS STRAITJACKETS--"The Quality Holiday Revue (Live)" (From last year's tour)
NICK LOWE & LOS STRAITJACKETS--"The Quality Holiday Revue (Live)" (Vinyl limited to 1500; Black Friday Record Store Day release)
LES PAUL & MARY FORD--"Christmas Cheer" (1954 7", re-issued as a 10" in the 80s; Black Friday RSD 10" with xtra tracks, limited to 2000)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Rockin' Rudolph [Deluxe Box Set]" (Includes sheet music, guitar pick, 2 bonus tracks, the whole magillla, #'d)
TELE NOVELLA--"Christmas Spirit"/"Purple Snowflakes" (Snowflakes 7", limited to 350 on snow white vinyl, from Texas Indie Psych Pop band)
TERMINAL GODS--"Boundless"/"Driving Home For Christmas" (Snowflakes 7", ltd to 350 on snow white vinyl, from UK Post Punk/Alt Rock band)
THE YULE LOGS--"Up All Night" (The hardest working band in SNOW business back with another rockin' holiday set)
VARIOUS--"604 Records: Dear Santa" (3 song digital EP from Canadian Pop and Rock label; features The Katherines and more)
VARIOUS--"A Very Unique Christmas" (Eclectic collection of contemporary Indie, R&B, and Jazz, released digitally last year)
VARIOUS--"A Very Unique Christmas" (Vinyl version of above)
SNOWFLAKES BUNDLE (All 4 2015 Snowflakes Singles--limited editions 7" on colored vinyl; get them all, pay less; Snowflakes EXCLUSIVE)
**Other Snowflakes bundling options available
NOVEMBER 30
LAURA CHEADLE--"I'll Have A Blues Christmas" (Indie Blues/Roots artist with a great set of Christmas Blues and Soul)
VARIOUS--"Ghosts Of Christmas Past (Extended Edition)" (2 CD New Wave/Alt Collection featuring songs from the early 80s LPs & newer stuff, too)
DECEMBER 1
CHRISTMAS WITH ALEX & FRIENDS--"The Red & Green Album" (2nd set of xmas tunes from a group of musician friends)
ACE ENDERS--"Silver And Gold" (Really terrific Indie Rock/Emo set from the inner child of New Jersey's I Can Make A Mess)
LE TOOT & THE KANSAS CITY FOUR--"Kansas City Christmas" (Nice BeBop and Swing era Jazz EP from UK group)
SUMMER CAMP--"Christmas" (Digital EP from husband and wife Indie Pop/Indie Rock duo)
VARIOUS--"Noel" (Fresh arrangements of Christmas favorites from Canadian Indie collective of female artists; crowd funded through Indiegogo)
DECEMBER 2
TOXIC KID--"A Very Merry Cretin Christmas" (Ramones style Pop Punk from Oregon band, all December proceeds to oxfamamerica)
DECEMBER 4
JESSIE JAMES DECKER--"This Christmas" (So we get an album afterall--or at least a 7 song digital EP--from rising Country star)
JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS--"A Christmas Together" (Vinyl re-issue of 1979 LP)
FRANKIE GAVIN & THE CARL HESSION ORCHESTRA--"Shamrocks and Holly" (Re-issue of 1996 set mixing Celtic Folk and Jazz)
JOSH GROBAN--"Noel" (2-LP Vinyl edition of Groban's 2007 smash)
TONY HADLEY--"The Christmas Album" (IMPORT of Christmas set from former lead singer of Spandau Ballet)
LILY LAMBERT--"Merry Christmas With Love" (6-song EP from Americana artist who was born in England. Go figure)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas" (Vinyl version of UK dance music star's Christmas set released November 13)
AARON MYERS--"Snowing In Vegas" (Entertainer and singer in the Rat Pack tradition with a varied holiday set for fans of Traditional Swing/AC)
MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON--"This Christmas" (Formerly a Hair Metal band, Ricky's kids done gone Country)
THE OVERTONES--"Good Ol Fashioned Christmas" (Import Christmas set from Vocal Harmony/Doo Wop group)
PHOENIX (with BILL MURRAY)--"Alone On Christmas Day" (Ltd. edition 7" from Bill Murray's Netflix special)
THE SHADES--"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"/"Prancer's Got Some Red Spots" (7" reissue of tiny label 1966 Girl Group 45)
PATTY SMYTH--"Come December" (CD of Patty's Christmas EP benefitting Headstrong)
SUNTURNS--"Christmas I & II" (Norwegian Indie super-group with two LPs of stellar Indie Pop fun, red & white vinyl, limited to 300 copies)
DECEMBER 5
THE HIGH 48s--"Holidays With The High 48s" (Winning collection of Americana/Bluegrass/Indie Folk/Gospel from Minnesota group)
DECEMBER 7
RYAN SHEELER--"A Star Above The Highway" (Iowa CCM artist painting in shades of Indie and Americana)
DECEMBER 11
LEE HAWKINS--"Songs About The Birth of Jesus" (Journalist and singer turns in a beautiful set of devotional songs for the season)
MEDICINE BEACH/COWTOWN--"Holidays Are Heavy"/"Wonderful Christmas Time" (7" split from Too Pure Singles feat. Deep Psych/Electro Pop)
?? PHOENIX--"All Alone On Christmas Day" (moved to Limbo List)
CASSIE RAMONE--"Christmas In Reno" (Vinyl version of set from Lo-Fi Indie Alt Rock artist known for her work with Vivian Girls)
CASSIE RAMONE--"Christmas In Reno" (Cassette version of above; there is no CD issue for this album)
MID-DECEMBER
BETA RADIO--"The Songs The Season Brings, Vol. 1-4" (Vinyl version of November 17th release with bonus track not available elsewhere)
BETA RADIO--"The Songs The Season Brings, Vol. 1-4" (Limited edition RED vinyl of above with the bonus track)
DECEMBER 18
ARIANA GRANDE--"Christmas & Chill" (Quickie R&B/Trap EP featuring 6 new original Christmas tunes)
JANUARY 15 (delayed from Dec. 21)
COURTEENERS--"Winter Wonderland" (Limited edition 7" vinyl single from British Indie Alt Rock band; backed with a non-Christmas song)
RICHARD DeVINCK--"Christmas Is Coming" (Acoustic guitar-centric Easy Listening instrumentals, with some Classical seasoning a la Liona Boyd)
MARCH 2
VARIOUS--"A Christmas Spectacular" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Music For The Soul" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"Country Christmas" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"A Very Eclectic Christmas" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
VARIOUS--"Very Merry Country Christmas" (CD issue of Essential Media comp issued digitally in 2014)
MAY 20
POKE MUSIC--"Christmas Crackers" (Diverse collection--everything from Music Box to Glam Rock--of mostly original music from UK production house)
ZONE MUSIC--"Jazz Piano Trio Christmas" (Highly listenable instrumental light Jazz music, likely best suited for background or production)
JUNE 16
HELIX--"Heavy Mental Christmas" (Re-issue of 2008 holiday set from Canadian Metal band)
JULY 10
CAPPELLA SF/RAGNAR BOHLIN--"Light Of Gold" (A mix of favorites and lesser known selections from relatively new Chamber Choir)
JULY 14
THE AVALANCHES--"Ski Surfin'" (Not the Australian Alt Trip Hop group, but the early 60s Surf band featuring a young David Gates; Import re-issue)
MARILYN BYRNES--"Winter Wonderland" (Marilyn's latest album of Easy Listening solo piano holiday music; CD-R available from Amazon)
JULY 26
FERRANTE AND TEICHER--"Snowbound" (CD-R Re-issue through Amazon from Kipepeo Publishing)
FERRANTE AND TEICHER--"Xmas Hi-Fivories" (CD-R through Amazon of 1954 Ten-inch; if I see legitimate CDs available, I'll update the link)
JULY 31
THE GLAD SINGERS--"Swing Bells" (Digital release of kitschy 1965 album that has never been issued on CD)
AUGUST 14
US AIR FORCE CONCERT BAND/SINGING SERGEANTS--"Make The Season Bright" (Re-issue of a great performance from perennial favorites)
VARIOUS--"December Celebration: New Carols by 7 American Composers" (SACD Hybrid featuring new works from American composers)
AUGUST 21
KUKLA, FRAN & OLLIE--"Merry Christmas from Kukla, Fran & Ollie" (1954 10-incher from kids show pioneers makes its digital debut; no CD)
NATHAN WOODWARD--"Emmanuel" (Smooth Jazz sax man from Pascagoula, Mississippi)
AUGUST 24
THURL BAILEY--"The Gift Of Christmas" (Digital re-issue of former basketball star's really very good 2001 Christmas album)
SEPTEMBER 1
TOMMY ROE--"It's Now Christmas Day" (Digital EP from 60s Bubblegum icon, featuring his 1993/2012 holiday single, "Christmas With You")
SEPTEMBER 4
RUSS LORENSON--"In The Holiday Spirit" (2nd Christmas set from "San Francisco's favorite crooner"; old school Jazz vocalist a la Sinatra or Bennett)
SEPTEMBER 8
SALOME BEY--"Christmas Blue" (Digital re-issue of soulful 2009 outing from the actress and Jazz/Blues singer)
SEPTEMBER 11
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE--"The Secret Of Christmas" (Re-issue of 2007 Christmas CD)
ANDREW GANT--"Christmas Carols: From Village Green to Church Choir" (Gant's book of the same name recounts histories of best loved carols)
HIGH STAR--"Barking All The Way: A Canine Christmas" (Can't get enough of the Singing Dogs? Try this novelty record)
JUNGER KAMMERCHOR RHEIN-NECKAR/MATHIAS RICKERT--"Advent" (Peaceful Advent music from composers from Brahms to Bohme)
MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE--"A Ghostly Gathering" (Symphonic gothic horror instrumental group, writing soundtracks to imaginary movies)
BLAKE SHELTON--"Cheers, It's Christmas" (Vinyl release of Blake's 2012 Christmas album; he does know Miranda's on there, doesn't he?)
TENEBRAE/NIGEL SHORT--"A Very English Christmas" (Award winning choir known for their passion and precision)
RANDY TRAVIS--"An Old Time Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of Country singer's 1989 holiday set)
CONWAY TWITTY--"A Twistmas Story with Twitty Bird and Their Little Friends" (Re-issue of a fairly terrible 1983 kids story/album)
VARIOUS--"Christmas In The Air" (Budget priced 2-CD Import from Jasmine features Tommy Edwards, Patti Page & more)
VARIOUS--"A Country Christmas" (Budget priced 2-CD Import from Jasmine featuring George Jones, Kitty Wells & more)
VARIOUS--"Here We Come A-Caroling" (Budget priced 2-CD Import from Jasmine featuring Mills Brothers and more)
SEPTEMBER 16
SUB PUB MUSIC--"A Little Snow" (Twee Pop from Cali featuring Juliet Lyons)
SEPTEMBER 18
COLIN BUCHANAN--"Jingle Jangle Jesus" (Import and 2nd Christmas set from Australian Christian children's artist)
VARIOUS--"Soul Christmas" (Delayed from last year, WB/Rhino's vinyl re-issue of the 1968 Atco LP known as "The Original" Soul Christmas)
SEPTEMBER 21
THE ACCOMPANIST--"White Christmas" (Piano backing tracks for Karaoke or auditions)
SEPTEMBER 22
JILLAINE & JACOB--"Jazzy Duets For Christmas" (One of my favorite artists duets with Jacob, her piano player)
SEPTEMBER 25
NEIL DIAMOND--"The Christmas Album" (Re-issue of Neil's 1992 holiday set)
NEIL DIAMOND--"The Christmas Album, Vol. II" (Re-issue of Neil's 1994 holiday set)
NEIL DIAMOND--"A Cherry Cherry Christmas" (Re-issue of Neil's 2009 holiday set)
BORIS KARLOFF, THURL RAVENSCROFT--"How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (1966 soundtrack on GRINCH GREEN VINYL)
B.B. KING--"A Christmas Celebration Of Hope" (Re-issue of late Blues singer's 2001 Christmas album)
DEAN MARTIN--"Winter Romance" (Vinyl re-issue of classic 1959 album)
KENNY ROGERS--"Once Again It's Christmas" (First new studio Christmas album from The Gambler in 17 years)
KENNY ROGERS--"Once Again It's Christmas" (Cracker Barrel EXCLUSIVE with one additional track)
ROD STEWART--"Merry Christmas Baby [Deluxe Edition]" (Wide domestic release of expanded version of 2012 CD with DVD)
STEVIE WONDER--"Someday At Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of Stevie's 1967 Christmas album, one of Motown's best)
VARIOUS--"Country Faith Christmas" (Compilation; Country artists sing religious Christmas songs; includes Gloriana, Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash)
VARIOUS--"Scrooged" (Vinyl re-issue of 1988 film soundtrack)
SEPTEMBER 29
PATRICIA SPEDDEN--"For God So Loved" (Solo piano instrumentals from Christian artist)
VARIOUS--"Country's Family Reunion Christmas" (DVD re-issue of Country legends' holiday songs & stories, recorded and released on VHS in 1998)
OCTOBER 2
DAVID BENOIT TRIO (featuring Jane Monheit)--"Believe" (New set from New Age/Light Jazz pianist also features All American Boys Choir)
PAUL BILOCHE--"Christmas Worship, Vol. 2" (follow-up to 2013 album from CCM singer/songwriter)
T. GRAHAM BROWN--"Christmas With T. Graham Brown" (Soulful Country singer from Georgia with a mix of "fan favorites" and originals)
CELTIC THUNDER--"Classic Christmas Album" (At first blush, this looks like, essentially, a re-release of "Holiday Symphony")
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Red & Green" (New album from the reigning "Queen of Christmas"; title track and lead single released July 31)
CHRISTMAS REVELS--"A Revels Christmas In Wales" (At least somewhat inspired by "A Child's Christmas In Wales")
EARTH, WIND & FIRE--"Classic Christmas Album" (Contains all of last year's "Holiday", plus 2005 Target track and the Cleveland Brown single)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Classic Christmas Album" (Contains all of "Wintersong" plus several of Sarah's recent digital holiday singles)
10/23--PATRICIA O'CALLAGHAN--"Winter Skies" (Release date moved to 10/23; album titled changed to "Deepest December")
KIM PENSYL--"Early Snowfall" (New holiday set from prolific Jazz and New Age pianist and trumpeter, composer and arranger)
DWIGHT YOAKAM--"Come On Christmas" (Delayed from last year, vinyl release of 1997 LP)
VARIOUS--"Classic Christmas 80's Album" (Compilation of 80s holiday faves featuring Dave Edmunds, Run DMC, Wham, Fishbone and more)
OCTOBER 6
CATHY NEFF--"Keeping Christ In Christmas" (Devout and traditional, yet eclectic and featuring multiple artists and genres)
OCTOBER 9
ATHESINUS CONSORT BERLIN--"Die Weihnachtsgeschichte" (Hugo Distler's beautiful "Christmas Story" for a cappella choir)
BLUE HERON--"Christmas In Medieval England" (Live 2013 recordings of 15th Century carols from Renaissance Choir)
BYU VOCAL POINT--"He Is Born" (BYU a capella group with their first Christmas album)
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN--"Christmas Hymns" (Looks to be a collection of previously released tracks)
MARTIN CILIA--"Electric Christmas" (Australia's Surf guitar king shredding 11 traditional carols and 3 originals)
DUNEDIN CONSORT/JOHN BURT--"Bach: Magnificat & Christmas Cantata" (SACD Hybrid of the premiere recording of Bach's Magnificat)
THE FOUR SEASONS--"4 Seasons Greetings" (First CD release in original mono with original cover art for '62 set, mini LP sleeve edition #d to 2000)
JOHN GARY--"The John Gary Christmas Album" (CD re-issue of classic 1964 LP from Real Gone)
KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY--"Joy--An Irish Christmas (Live)" (Celtic CCM couple reprise their 2011 holiday best seller with a live version)
KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY--"Joy--An Irish Christmas (Live)" (DVD of the above; to be broadcast on PBS this fall)
GRASSAU BRASS ENSEMBLE--"Rundumadum" (Re-issue of 2013 Classical set from 10 member Brass Ensemble)
JIM HENDRICKS--"Rocky Top Country Christmas" (Green Hill reissue of 1996 instrumental Country/Folk/Bluegrass album)
JAN JIRASEK/JITRO CZECH CHILDREN'S CHOIR--"Czech & Moravian Christmas Carols" (Children's Choir performing the work of Jan Jirasek)
LOREENA McKENNITT--"To Drive The Cold Winter Away" (1987 album from popular Celtic Folk artist comes to vinyl)
GEORGE MELACHRIO--"Christmas Joy" (Classic 1959 LP gets its first official CD issue, courtesy of Real Gone)
MERCY ME--"Mercy Me, It's Christmas" (2nd holiday set from popular CCM artists)
CATHY NEFF--"Keeping Christ In Christmas" (Traditional Christian album from composer/arranger/musician/vocalist)
DAVID OSBORNE--"Christmas Memories" (Green Hill collection of previously released EZ piano-centric instrumentals; released digitally last year)
JOE PERRY--"Joe Perry's Merry Christmas" (Wide release of 4-song Christmas CD-EP from Aerosmith guitarist, mostly a digital deal last year)
PLANET 9--"The 9 Days of Christmas (13th Anniversary Edition)" (Remastered and expanded version of 2002 Jazz Pop classic)
SOULFUL STRINGS--"The Magic Of Christmas" (Classic 1964 LP gets its first official CD issue, courtesy of Real Gone)
LAURA STORY--"God With Us" (Pop/Rock flavored CCM)
THE THREE SUNS--"A Ding Dong Dandy Christmas" (Classic 1959 LP gets its first official CD issue, courtesy of Real Gone)
WESTMINSTER BELL CHOIR--"An English Christmas" (Christmas classics performed by America's leading handbell ensemble)
OCTOBER 13
GLENN CAMPBELL--"The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour Christmas Specials" (Shout Factory DVD of Christmas songs and skits from 60s show)
OCTOBER 16
DEBORAH ALLEN--"Rockin' Little Christmas" (Wide release of Country sweetheart's 2013 CD, hard copy previously only available from artist)
JIM BRICKMAN--"On A Winter's Night" (Wide release of last year's Amazon Exclusive)
DANNY GOKEY--"Christmas Is Here" (American Idol finalist from 2009, singing soulful CCM)
ANN HAMPTON CALLOWAY--"The Hope Of Christmas" (Second holiday set from Jazz singer and actress, this one featuring all new songs and guests)
INDIA ARIE--"Christmas With Friends" (Motown's current best selling female artist with late Jazz pianist Joe Sample)
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND--"Sunshine Christmas" (70s good time Disco hitmaker back in the groove; 4 originals and 7 standards)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"LIVE (All Access Edition)" (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray, expanded from 2013 release)
MINT CONDITION--"Healing Season" (Progressive Soul & Funk band from Minneapolis; seasoning Soul with Rock, Reggae, Jazz. Latin, more)
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"Keep Christmas With You"
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"Keep Christmas With You" (DVD of the above)
EJI OYEWOLE--"Charity Begins At Home" (Import UK CD release from Afro-Beat/Afro-Funk/Cool Jazz/Highlife artist)
QUADRIGA CONSORT--"Winter's Delights" (Second Christmas album from Austrian Classical/Folk/Renaissance group)
ANDRE RIEU--"Best Of Christmas" (Domestic release of budget priced 2014 Import collection)
LEANN RIMES--"Today Is Christmas" (Second of three annual holiday releases; this one is a full album, not an EP)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Rockin' Rudolph" (New holiday set from Neo-Swing/Rock artist)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Rockin' Rudolph" (Vinyl release of the above)
VARIOUS--"A Carol Symphony--Music For The Festive Season" (The latest "Light"/EZ/MOR collection from UK's Guild Music)
OCTOBER 18
TARJA TURUNEN--"Ave Maria--En Plein Air" (First straight Classical album from the front-woman for Finnish Metal band Nightwish)
OCTOBER 23
HERB ALPERT--"Christmas Album" (Re-mastered reissue of classic 1968 holiday album)
BAND OF MERRYMAKERS--"Welcome To Our Christmas Party" (features Owl City, Christina Perri, Mark McGrath, etc.; some proceeds to MusiCares)
MARIAH CAREY--"Merry Christmas: Deluxe Anniversary Edition" (Vinyl re-issue of platinum selling 1994 Christmas album)
VINCE GILL--"ICON Christmas" (Collection of Country singer's holiday best)
CHRIS ISAAK--"Christmas" (Re-issue of 2004 Christmas album)
CLAIRE LYNCH--"Holiday!" (Wide release of last year's Bluegrass/Country/Americana tour de force, previously available from the artist)
PATRICIA O'CALLAGHAN--"Deepest December" (Seasonal IMPORT from versatile and popular Canadian Pop/Cabaret/Classical Crossover artist)
EJI OYEWOLE--"Charity Begins At Home" (Import UK VINYL release from Afro-Beat/Afro-Funk/Cool Jazz/Highlife artist)
PITTSBURGH JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH FREDDY COLE--"Joyful Jazz" (Looks good, but no samples yet)
REND COLLECTIVE--"Campfire Christmas, Vol. 1" (Wide US release of 2014 Xmas set from UK experimental Pop Rock Folk CCM worship group)
RUPAUL--"Slay Belles" (2nd Christmas set from drag queen, model, author, and TV host of "RuPaul's Drag Race")
SONS OF SERENDIP--"Christmas: Beyond The Lights" (America's Got Talent alums combining Soul, Pop, New Age, and Classical)
CHRIS TOMLIN--"Adore" (Live Christmas set from popular CCM artist; featuring Lauren Daigle and David Crowder)
VARIOUS--"Now That's What I Call Country Christmas" (2-CD set from those "NOW" people)
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR/WIENNER SANGERKNABEN--"Merry Christmas From Vienna" (New Xmas set with Elina Garcia and Rolando Villazon)
OCTOBER 26
BLAKE SHELTON--"Christmas" (Annual Kohl's EXCLUSIVE; just $5 and proceeds go to Kohl's Cares for kids)
VARIOUS--"Christmas With Us, Vol. 2" (A collection of Caribbean, Reggae, R&B, Latin and more from the Kross Kolor label out of Guyana)
OCTOBER 30
JANN ARDEN--"A Jann Arden Christmas" (Import and first full-length Christmas record from Canadian singer/songwriter)
BARENAKED LADIES--"Barenaked For The Holidays" (Re-issue of hugely popular 2004 album)
THE BRAXTONS--"Braxton Family Christmas" (The Braxton sisters--and brother--do a holiday album together)
THE COASTERS--"Christmas With" (None of the original members of the R&B group, but this is the legit group that was led by founder Carl Gardner)
NAT KING COLE--"The Christmas Song" (SACD/CD hybrid release of classic 1960 album)
PLACIDO DOMINGO--"My Christmas" (New holiday set from the Opera and Classical Crossover star)
MARIO FRANGOULIS--"Tales of Christmas" (Classical Crossover artist)
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS--"It's A Holiday Soul Party" (The one we've all been waiting for)
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS--"It's A Holiday Soul Party" (Vinyl version of above)
WYNTON MARSALIS & LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA--"Big Band Holidays"
WYNTON MARSALIS & LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA--"Big Band Holidays" (Vinyl version of above)
MY MORNING JACKET--"Does Xmas Fiasco Style" (Vinyl issue of 2000 EP evergreen from popular Indie Rockers)
OVER THE RHINE--"Holiday Box Set"
PENTATONIX--"That's Christmas To Me" (Last year's holiday smash on vinyl; Barnes & Noble EXCLUSIVE)
PENTATONIX--"That's Christmas To Me (Deluxe Edition)" (Last year's holiday a cappella smash with 5 new songs added)
JOHNNY PIERRE--"Holiday Jamboree" (All original Rock and Blues Rock Christmas trip from 25 year veteran of the Long Island music scene)
LEANN RIMES--"Today Is Christmas" (Target EXCLUSIVE featuring three additional tracks)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Boogie Woogie Christmas" (Vinyl release of 2002 CD from Neo-Swing/Rock artist)
TIN IDOLS--"Metal Kalikimaka 2" (Hard copy CDs were available through Indiegogo campaign)
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"Christmas Attic" (Collector's grade vinyl--180 gm--double LP release of TSO's 1998 album)
RHONDA VINCENT--"Christmas Time" (Bluegrass/Country artist)
VARIOUS--"Blues Christmas" (Cleopatra release featuring some old favorites as well as newly recorded material)
VARIOUS--"Punk Goes Christmas" (Cleopatra release featuring some previously released material as well as some newly recorded)
VARIOUS--"Riot Grrl Christmas" (Cleopatra release featuring female fronted Alt Rock bands)
VARIOUS--"Southern Rock Christmas" (Another Cleopatra release; looks to be mostly new stuff)
NOVEMBER 1
ESSO TRINIDAD STEELBAND--"Calypso Christmas" (Digital re-issue of classic tropical steel band Christmas album; one of my favorite oddball LPs)
JACOB OVERSTREET--"Timeless Christmas" (Worship leader and CCM artist)
STONE WATER CREEK--"We Three Kings" (Eclectic Roots Music group from Australia in a celebration of Blues, Bluegrass and Christmas)
STONE WATER CREEK--"We Three Kings" (Above available stateside in digital format)
JOHN TWO-HAWKS & JOHANNA KURKELA--"Noel" (Native American flute master joins with Finnish singer for soulful New Age/AC album)
NOVEMBER 2
LINDA CLARK--"Christmas With Linda Clark" (Full album follow up to the EP of the same name from Inspirational/Gospel artist)
NOVEMBER 3
TRAVIS CLOER--"Christmas At My Place" (Kickstarter funded project from former "Jersey Boys" star)
EN VOGUE--"An En Vogue Christmas" (Presumably last year's Lifetime movie)
CURTIS MACDONALD--"Christmas" (New Age/Ambient composer and artist)
NOVEMBER 4
KERRY PASTINE & THE CRIME SCENE--"It's A Crime Scene Christmas" (Wonderful digital-only set of Roots Rock and Blues from Colorado band)
KERRY PASTINE & THE CRIME SCENE--"It's A Crime Scene Christmas" (CD version of above)
NOVEMBER 6
LYNN ANDERSON--"Christmas Album (Expanded Edition)" (Classic OOP 1971 Country Christmas album with xtra tracks from Real Gone)
PETER ANDRE--"White Christmas" (Wide release of last year's Iceland Food Stores exclusive from British celebrity and singer)
GENE AUTRY--"Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" (Limited edition Red Vinyl release of 1957 album; from Varese Sarabande)
MARC BROUSSARD--"Magnolias & Mistletoe" (Digital version of the album; physical product ships the week of Nov. 15)
GLEN CAMPBELL--"The Complete Capitol Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release)
JELA CELLO--"Christmas Dreams" (Classically trained cellist combining Classical and Rock sounds)
COMMITTED--"Home For Christmas" (Hard copy CD release of last year's digital-only EP from former "NBC's The Sing Off" champions)
Pushed back to 2016--RAY CONNIFF--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm White Vinyl, with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
JIMMY DEAN--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release featuring the 1965 "Christmas Card" LP and 3 bonus tracks)
THE DECEMBER PEOPLE--"Classic Rock Christmas" (Latest from the band performing Christmas songs in the styles of classic rock groups)
JANET DENNERLEIN--"Christmas Soul" (B-3 organ master with an eclectic set of Jazz, Blues, Funky Pop, and Exotica)
JANET DENNERLEIN--"Christmas Soul" (Vinyl of above; title releases overseas on this date, on Nov. 13 domestically)
JOHN DENVER--"Rocky Mountain Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm Blue Vinyl, with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND--"A Big Phat Christmas: Wrap This!" (Concord Records Big Band from California)
TARANDA GREEN--"Spirit Of Christmas" (Country flavored CCM)
KINGSTON TRIO--"On A Cold Winter's Night" (2-CD live outing from Folk mainstays. mixing Christmas songs with the big hits)
LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA--"A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas! (First full-length holiday album not in support of another artist)
TOBY LIGHTMAN--"Holiday Lights" (Digital EP from Alt Rock Singer/Songwriter)
LIVING VOICES--"Sing Christmas Music" / "Little Drummer Boy" (Real Gone twofer combining LPs from 1962 and 1965)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"Sending You A Little Christmas" (Limited Edition vinyl release of Johnny's 2013 Christmas album, from Friday Music)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"The Complete Christmas Collection 1958-2010" (3-CD collection from Real Gone)
JIM NABORS--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release)
KENNY NEAL--"I'll Be Home For Christmas" (Re-issue of 2006 Christmas album from New Orleans Blues great)
NICKEL SLOTS--"Christmas With The Nickel Slots" (4 song EP from Americana/Country Rock band from California)
SAM ROBSON--"A Cappella Christmas" (UK artist with over seven million hits on the site)
THEY CAME RUNNING--"Did It Snow" (Digital EP from CCM group with some Indie Rock and Surf influence)
BOBBY VINTON--"The Complete Epic Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone release featuring 1964 "Very Merry Christmas" LP and bonus tracks)
THISBE VOS--"A Jazzy Christmas" (Classic Jazz Vocal Christmas set, just like the ones we used to know; autographed copies available from the artist)
VARIOUS--"Christmas In The Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album" (Re-issue of 1980 LP, previously issued on CD in the mid-90s)
VARIOUS--"Smooth FM Christmas 2015" (Annual Australian collection, this one ranging from Perry Como to Kelly Clarkson)
VARIOUS--"So Fresh Songs For Christmas 2015" (Annual Australian collection, this one ranging from Bing to Hurts and Ariana Grande)
VARIOUS--"The Number One Jazz Christmas Album" (2-CD collection of classic holiday Jazz from Verve)
NOVEMBER 13
ASTROCOLOR--"Lit Up" (Limited GREEN Vinyl and digital only release featuring funky jams on Christmas songs, deconstructed and reconstructed)
CHRIS FARREN--"Like A Gift From God Or Whatever" (Vinyl release of last year's popular Indie Pop Rock/Alt Folk album with bonus track)
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS & THE ATLANTA POPS ORCH.--"In The Spirit" (Fairly traditional set from Zac Brown Band artist; Indigo Girls guest)
SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS--"8 Days of Hanukkah"/"What Does Hanukkah Mean To You?" (Vinyl 45 from Funk and Soul masters)
MACCABEATS--"A MACCABEAT HANUKKAH" (One of the recent Jewish a cappella groups gives us a full album of Hanukkah delights)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas" (First full length Christmas album from dance oriented Pop star; includes duets with Iggy Pop and Frank Sinatra)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas [Deluxe Edition]" (CD/DVD set containing additional songs and videos)
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"Holiday Spirits" (Vinyl release of 2008 release; Barnes & Noble EXCLUSIVE)
TRAIN--"Christmas In Tahoe"
TRAIN--"Christmas In Tahoe" (Amazon EXCLUSIVE version featuring three additional tracks)
VARIOUS--"Gift Wrapped 3: A Holiday Smorgasbord" (latest collection from the WB/Rhino vaults)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas, Provo: Volume 2" (Utah artists raising money to bring Christmas to the less fortunate for a the second year in a row)
NOVEMBER 16
KAT PERKINS--"A Kat Perkins Christmas" (Nicely executed and listenable set from eclectic singer from the sixth season of "The Voice")
VI WICKHAM--"Twas The Night Before Christmas" (Championship Fiddler with a varied but mostly "down home" set; guests include Mandy Harvey)
NOVEMBER 17
BETA RADIO--"The Songs The Season Brings, Vol. 1-4" (NC Indie Alt Folk Duo, collecting up gifts from Christmas past and present)
NOVEMBER 20
MARC BROUSSARD--"Magnolias & Mistletoe" (The king of Cajun Boogie with an Americana leaning gumbo on his first full length Christmas record)
THE DRABS--"Here Comes The Joy" (4-song EP of original tunes from San Diego based Slack Rock/Clandestine Pop band; 2nd drabs release ever)
HUMAN NATURE--"Christmas Album: Deluxe Edition" (Expanded edition of popular Australian Pop Harmony group's 2013 CD with 4 new tracks)
CHARLIE HUNTER & BOBBY PREVITE --"We Two Kings" (Inventive and satisfying Surf Rock set; featuring Curtis Fowlkes of the Jazz Passengers)
MAGGIE McCLURE & SHANE HENRY--"Happiest Of Holidays" (Updated & expanded version of the couple's 2012 Indie Pop EP)
GRADY NICHOLS--"Falling In Love With Christmas" (Smooth Jazz Saxman's holiday CD is a Tulsa only limited release)
SMOKE FAIRIES--"Wild Winter" (Wide release of last year's Rough Trade exclusive from Indie Alt/Folk/Rock/Progressive stars)
SMOKE FAIRIES--"Wild Winter" (Wide release white VINYL of above; syandard weight, limited edition)
PATTY SMYTH--"Come On December" (Eighties hit maker with a gorgeous Christmas record, with proceeds going to Headstrong)
JENNIFER THOMAS--"Winter Symphony" (Classical Crossover artist)
VARIOUS--"A Colorful Christmas" (Fetal Records eclectic multi-genre holiday collection featuring Blues, Folk, Rock, Choral & More)
VARIOUS--"Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever" (Picture Disc edition of the soundtrack to last year's holiday movie)
VARIOUS--"Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever" (Cassette edition of the above; PledgeMusic EXCLUSIVE; release date is approximation)
VARIOUS--"Indie For The Holidays" (Amazon EXCLUSIVE collection of new Indie Christmas songs and covers)
VARIOUS--"A Nash Icon Christmas" (Christmas collection from Big Machine subsidiary featuring Rascall Flatts, Eli Young Band, and more)
VARIOUS--"Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party 3" (Legendary German label, Tramp Records, back at the soul food table for thirds)
VARIOUS--"Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party 3" (Import vinyl version of above)
ANDY WILLIAMS--"Christmas Album" (Limited Edition 180gm Red Vinyl, with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
NOVEMBER 22
CELKILT--"Kiltmas Songs" (Import full-length album from French band that wears kilts while playing Irish Rock; digital EP version at Amazon)
NOVEMBER 24
JEN LILLEY--"Tinsel Time" (Days of Our Lives star steps out with some Pop Vocal Jazz, recorded at Capitol Studios)
GREG PAGE--"Here Comes Christmas" (Former member of the Wiggles with a solo album that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages)
NOVEMBER25
FOUND WANDERING--"On A Christmas Night" (Third Christmas set from eclectic and mighty fine Indie Alt Folk/Americana band from PA)
NOVEMBER 27
BIG STAR--"Jesus Christ" (Black Friday Record Store Day 10", limited to 2000)
BLAKE--"Classic Christmas" (Import CD from British Classical Crossover Vocal Trio, guest appearance from Shirley Bassey)
MARIAH CAREY--"All I Want For Christmas" (Red vinyl; Amazon showing a rather steep price if its just the single)
JANET DEVLIN--"December Daze" (EP from Irish singer/songwriter and former X Factor contestant; available through Pledge Music)
JANET DEVLIN--"December Daze" (CD version of above, available wherever fine records are sold)
EAZY-E--"Merry Mutha****** Christmas" (Black Friday Record Store Day 7", limited to 2000; Rap legend's holiday opus; Parental Advisory)
IKON--"Gruss Von Krampus"/"Little Drummer Boy" (Snowflakes 7", limited to 400 on colored vinyl, for Dark Wave/Post Punk Australian band)
TOMMY JAMES--"I Love Christmas" (Vinyl edition of Tommy's 2008 Christmas album)
TOMMY JAMES--"I Love Christmas" (Re-issue of the 2008 CD)
JUNIORE--"De Saison"/"Pour Noel, Cette Annee" (Snowflakes 7", limited to 350 on snow white vinyl, from Retro Indie Pop/Psych band from France)
NICK LOWE & LOS STRAITJACKETS--"The Quality Holiday Revue (Live)" (From last year's tour)
NICK LOWE & LOS STRAITJACKETS--"The Quality Holiday Revue (Live)" (Vinyl limited to 1500; Black Friday Record Store Day release)
LES PAUL & MARY FORD--"Christmas Cheer" (1954 7", re-issued as a 10" in the 80s; Black Friday RSD 10" with xtra tracks, limited to 2000)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Rockin' Rudolph [Deluxe Box Set]" (Includes sheet music, guitar pick, 2 bonus tracks, the whole magillla, #'d)
TELE NOVELLA--"Christmas Spirit"/"Purple Snowflakes" (Snowflakes 7", limited to 350 on snow white vinyl, from Texas Indie Psych Pop band)
TERMINAL GODS--"Boundless"/"Driving Home For Christmas" (Snowflakes 7", ltd to 350 on snow white vinyl, from UK Post Punk/Alt Rock band)
THE YULE LOGS--"Up All Night" (The hardest working band in SNOW business back with another rockin' holiday set)
VARIOUS--"604 Records: Dear Santa" (3 song digital EP from Canadian Pop and Rock label; features The Katherines and more)
VARIOUS--"A Very Unique Christmas" (Eclectic collection of contemporary Indie, R&B, and Jazz, released digitally last year)
VARIOUS--"A Very Unique Christmas" (Vinyl version of above)
SNOWFLAKES BUNDLE (All 4 2015 Snowflakes Singles--limited editions 7" on colored vinyl; get them all, pay less; Snowflakes EXCLUSIVE)
**Other Snowflakes bundling options available
NOVEMBER 30
LAURA CHEADLE--"I'll Have A Blues Christmas" (Indie Blues/Roots artist with a great set of Christmas Blues and Soul)
VARIOUS--"Ghosts Of Christmas Past (Extended Edition)" (2 CD New Wave/Alt Collection featuring songs from the early 80s LPs & newer stuff, too)
DECEMBER 1
CHRISTMAS WITH ALEX & FRIENDS--"The Red & Green Album" (2nd set of xmas tunes from a group of musician friends)
ACE ENDERS--"Silver And Gold" (Really terrific Indie Rock/Emo set from the inner child of New Jersey's I Can Make A Mess)
LE TOOT & THE KANSAS CITY FOUR--"Kansas City Christmas" (Nice BeBop and Swing era Jazz EP from UK group)
SUMMER CAMP--"Christmas" (Digital EP from husband and wife Indie Pop/Indie Rock duo)
VARIOUS--"Noel" (Fresh arrangements of Christmas favorites from Canadian Indie collective of female artists; crowd funded through Indiegogo)
DECEMBER 2
TOXIC KID--"A Very Merry Cretin Christmas" (Ramones style Pop Punk from Oregon band, all December proceeds to oxfamamerica)
DECEMBER 4
JESSIE JAMES DECKER--"This Christmas" (So we get an album afterall--or at least a 7 song digital EP--from rising Country star)
JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS--"A Christmas Together" (Vinyl re-issue of 1979 LP)
FRANKIE GAVIN & THE CARL HESSION ORCHESTRA--"Shamrocks and Holly" (Re-issue of 1996 set mixing Celtic Folk and Jazz)
JOSH GROBAN--"Noel" (2-LP Vinyl edition of Groban's 2007 smash)
TONY HADLEY--"The Christmas Album" (IMPORT of Christmas set from former lead singer of Spandau Ballet)
LILY LAMBERT--"Merry Christmas With Love" (6-song EP from Americana artist who was born in England. Go figure)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas" (Vinyl version of UK dance music star's Christmas set released November 13)
AARON MYERS--"Snowing In Vegas" (Entertainer and singer in the Rat Pack tradition with a varied holiday set for fans of Traditional Swing/AC)
MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON--"This Christmas" (Formerly a Hair Metal band, Ricky's kids done gone Country)
THE OVERTONES--"Good Ol Fashioned Christmas" (Import Christmas set from Vocal Harmony/Doo Wop group)
PHOENIX (with BILL MURRAY)--"Alone On Christmas Day" (Ltd. edition 7" from Bill Murray's Netflix special)
THE SHADES--"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"/"Prancer's Got Some Red Spots" (7" reissue of tiny label 1966 Girl Group 45)
PATTY SMYTH--"Come December" (CD of Patty's Christmas EP benefitting Headstrong)
SUNTURNS--"Christmas I & II" (Norwegian Indie super-group with two LPs of stellar Indie Pop fun, red & white vinyl, limited to 300 copies)
DECEMBER 5
THE HIGH 48s--"Holidays With The High 48s" (Winning collection of Americana/Bluegrass/Indie Folk/Gospel from Minnesota group)
DECEMBER 7
RYAN SHEELER--"A Star Above The Highway" (Iowa CCM artist painting in shades of Indie and Americana)
DECEMBER 11
LEE HAWKINS--"Songs About The Birth of Jesus" (Journalist and singer turns in a beautiful set of devotional songs for the season)
MEDICINE BEACH/COWTOWN--"Holidays Are Heavy"/"Wonderful Christmas Time" (7" split from Too Pure Singles feat. Deep Psych/Electro Pop)
?? PHOENIX--"All Alone On Christmas Day" (moved to Limbo List)
CASSIE RAMONE--"Christmas In Reno" (Vinyl version of set from Lo-Fi Indie Alt Rock artist known for her work with Vivian Girls)
CASSIE RAMONE--"Christmas In Reno" (Cassette version of above; there is no CD issue for this album)
MID-DECEMBER
BETA RADIO--"The Songs The Season Brings, Vol. 1-4" (Vinyl version of November 17th release with bonus track not available elsewhere)
BETA RADIO--"The Songs The Season Brings, Vol. 1-4" (Limited edition RED vinyl of above with the bonus track)
DECEMBER 18
ARIANA GRANDE--"Christmas & Chill" (Quickie R&B/Trap EP featuring 6 new original Christmas tunes)
JANUARY 15 (delayed from Dec. 21)
COURTEENERS--"Winter Wonderland" (Limited edition 7" vinyl single from British Indie Alt Rock band; backed with a non-Christmas song)
LIMBO LIST
2015 TBA
Tony Avellana (DECEMBER) (CCM singer/songwriter)
Barry Blair -- "Noel 2: Jazz Christmas" (Jazz guitarist formerly with Audio Adrenaline; funding via IndieGoGo)
Giles Blankenship (DECEMBER) (CCM artist; funded through GoFundMe)
The Cary Sisters (OCTOBER) (Soulful Gospel from Baltimore)
Peter Fletcher (Kickstarter funded holiday CD from Classical guitarist)
G4 -- "G4 Christmas" (Classical Crossover group from the UK; funded through Pledge Music)
Giorgia Fumanti (Classical Crossover artist currently based in Canada)
Linda Lynn (Award winning Country Gospel songwriter and performer)
Piedmont Brothers Band (NC Piedmont group blending folk, blues, country and mountain music; sound a bit like Cali country rock, a la Poco)
Kate Rusby (2nd Christmas set from Folk Pop artist; "Sweet Bells" was her first)
Sherry Anne (OCTOBER) (Highly listenable and inspiring Christian/Southern Gospel from Upstate New York)
POSSIBLE
The Barefoot Movement (Nashville based Bluegrass/Americana quartet)
Pat Benatar (We've been waiting on this one so long, I don't think anybody cares anymore)
Toni Byrd (Jazz vocalist and songwriter from Atlanta)
Mariah Carey (Duets with who? Movie soundtrack? Re-release of the original? Mariah's all over the map on this one.)
David Cassidy (A Christmas album is one of two projects the former teen idol and Partridge is working on)
Kristin Chenoweth
Larry Costa (Old School crooner and entertainer is working on a Christmas album, but is currently working this one)
David & Don (David Schelzel of The Ocean Blue and Don Paris of The Innocence Mission)
Steven Davis (Big Band Jazz vocalist)
Beth Ford (Holiday EP expected from 14 year old Folk Pop/Alt Pop singer/songwriter)
The Hall Sisters (CCM Americana/Andrews Sisters retro featuring a quartet of beautiful voices harmonizing)
Mandy Harvey (Deaf Jazz and Pop singer/songwriter working on a full length to follow her 2013 Christmas EP)
Carla Hassett (Contemporary singer/songwriter combining Latin Jazz with Pop and Soul)
Ironing Board Sam (Blues legend; I know he's recorded it, don't know when they'll release it)
R Kelly -- "12 Nights Of Christmas"
Niklas Kvarforth (Controversial Swedish Black Metal artist; 2016 more likely than this year)
Damien Lawson (former finalist on "The Voice")
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
Martina McBride (possibly working with Garth Brooks)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (Rapidly approaching "I don't care anymore" territory)
Jennifer Nettles
Katy Perry
Joe Schmidt (Christian Country singer)
Diane Schuur
Shania Twain (but probably not this year)
Laura Whidden (CCM singer/songwriter)
Amelia White (Alt Country/Americana artist)
2016
The Blue Hawaiians--"Christmas Eve" (Having failed to reach their Kickstarter goal, the album is off for 2015; they'll try again next year)
Garth Brooks & Tricia Yearwood (Remember kids, back up your data)
Ray Coniff--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm White Vinyl, gatefold cover--delayed from 2015 to October 14, 2016)
James Gedeon (Soft Rock/Pop artist from NJ)
Peter Grant & Danny McCormack (British duo--Peter sings, Danny tickles the ivories--specializing in Pop Vocals seasoned with Blues)
Little Big Town (Modern Country band pushes back Christmas album project yet another year due to Jimi Westbrook's vocal chord surgery)
Roy & Rosemary (Eclectic duo whose styles range from Old Timey fiddle music to Jazz to Classical; earlier Xmas effort with Mary Zilba)
Sultans of String (Combining Jazz with assorted World Music styles; special guests to be identified at a later date)
2017 (possible)
One Direction
