The LIST 2016
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 2015 List here. The 2014 List is here. See the 2012 List here. See 2011 List here. There was no List in 2013.
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MARCH 25
THE TOMS--"Fake Christmas" (First time on vinyl for Beatlesque Power Pop from NJ writer/producer Tommy Mordola's 2004 Xmas CD; 7" LTD to 500)
APRIL 8
CARL ZITTRER--"Black Christmas" (Soundtrack to 1974 slasher flick on 180gm clear vinyl with gatefold jacket)
APRIL 15
DAVID FRANCEY--"Carols For A Christmas Eve" (Re-issue of 2006 Canadian Folk release; voice and piano)
MAY 3
"Coat of Many Colors" (Hugely successful TV bio pic drawn from the childhood of Dolly Parton)
MAY 27
THE BOBS--"Too Many Santas" (Digital reissue of 1996 parody a cappella set)
DUKE PEARSON--"Merry Ole Soul" (Digital release of classic 1969 Jazz album; does not include the bonus track issued on the Japan 2004 CD issue)
JULY 24
JAY DeVAUGHN & JABEZ--"A Joyful Nativity" (Crowd funded Gospel Nativity and its kickin'; great stuff; hard copy CD may be available later)
JULY 26
REX BELL TRIO--"Hommage To Christmas" (Awesome original Jazz and Gospel infused outing)
VARIOUS--"A Strange But Merry Christmas" (CD-R of a holiday feast of obscure and eclectic tracks)
AUGUST 12
JAMES JOHNSON & PATRICIA BLAKEMAN--"Christmas Time Again" (5 song EP of all new holiday tunes written by the artists; leans Country)
AUGUST 19
LYNN ANDERSON--"The Christmas Album [Expanded Edition]" (Digital release of expanded version of Lynn's 1971 Christmas album)
DEL REEVES--"Santa's Boy" (Digital re-issue of the stereo version of Del's fantastic 1966 Christmas album)
LAURA WHIDDEN--"Love's Pure Light" (Fairly traditional outing, with light touches of several influences throughout)
TAMMY WYNETTE--"Christmas With Tammy" (Digital re-issue of Tammy's 1970 Christmas album)
AUGUST 23
VARIOUS--"A Joyful Christmas" (Budget priced collection of Pop Christmas music; features Kelly Clarkson, Johnny Mathis, Billy Joel, more)
VARIOUS--"Silent Night: A Country Christmas" (Budget priced collection of Country Christmas music; includes Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, more)
VARIOUS--"Stars of Christmas" (Wide release of budget priced collection sold through Wal-Mart in 2015; features Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony, more)
VANESSA WILLIAMS--"Silver & Gold" (Budget priced reissue of Soul artist's 2004 Christmas album)
SEPTEMBER 1
TONIC SOL-FA--"30K" (Five song EP from popular Minnesota a cappella group with several prior Christmas albums)
SEPTEMBER 2
JIM BRICKMAN--"Comfort & Joy" (Wide release of 2015 release which was previously available from the artist)
CHARLIE BYRD--"Christmas Carols For Solo Guitar" (Digital re-issue of the Jazz icon's 1967 Christmas album, issued on CD in 2005)
REBA McENTIRE--"My Kind Of Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive; All new recordings on this, the third Christmas album from Country star)
DON PATTERSON--"Holiday Soul" (Vinyl re-issue of one of the two great Prestige Jazz Christmas records from 1964)
BOBBY TIMMONS--"Holiday Soul" (Vinyl re-issue of one of the two great Prestige Jazz Christmas records from 1964)
VARIOUS--"A Strange But Merry Christmas" (A holiday feast of 20 obscure and eclectic tracks from Essential Media; CD-R version released 7/26)
SEPTEMBER 6
BRASS ROOTS TRIO--"A Brass Roots Trio Christmas" (Chamber Music Trio who recently performed at the White House)
TOM CAUFIELD--"I Heard It Was Christmas Day" (New earlier date for the digital set from acoustic guitarist; New Age/Ambient/Alt Folk)
JOHNNY STATON--"Merry Christmas" (Son of the Doo Wop artist who sang with The Feathers)
SEPTEMBER 9
THE NOLA PLAYERS--"Christmastime In New Orleans" (Big Band Supergroup featuring 18 of the city's finest Jazz musicians)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Around The Jukebox" (Collection of remastered vintage R&B, Doo Wop and Blues from Jasmine Records)
VARIOUS--"A Rock And Roll Christmas Party" (Collection of remastered vintage Rock & R&B from Jasmine Records)
VARIOUS--"Western Star Rockabilly Christmas Party" (British label comp from their roster of Rock, Rockabilly and Psychobilly artists)
DAVID WOOD--"A Christmas Gift" (Solo guitar from Nashville Artist/Composer/Producer; nice sound that should appeal to most anyone)
SEPTEMBER 10
"Nightmare Before Christmas" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive VINYL)
SEPTEMBER 16
LAURENCE JUBER TRIO--"Holidays and Hollynights" (Former guitarist from Wings who has released albums in dozens of genres as a solo artist)
SEPTEMBER 18
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES--"Winter Wonderettes" (Original Cast recording; lies somewhere between the Andrews Sisters and the Supremes)
SEPTEMBER 23
JUSTIN BIEBER--"Under The Mistletoe" (Vinyl release of The Bieber's 2011 Christmas album)
GLEN CAMPBELL--"That Christmas Feeling" (Vinyl re-issue of Glen's 1968 classic)
FAITH EVANS--"A Faithful Christmas" (Part of the ICON series featuring previously released recordings)
MERLE HAGGARD--"Christmas Present" (Capitol VINYL re-issue of 1973 LP featuring "If We Make It Through December")
BRIAN McKNIGHT--"ICON Christmas" (A collection of previously released holiday music from the R&B icon)
PAUL & PAULA--"Holiday For Teens" (Digital reissue of 1963 Teen Pop LP, issued on CD in 1987)
LEANN RIMES--"One Christmas: Chapter One" (Looks to be a re-issue of 2014 record)
SEDONA BREEZE--"Ring Christmas Bells" (Pleasant New Age release)
JAMES TAYLOR--"At Christmas" (First time on VINYL for 2006 album)
JAMES TAYLOR--"At Christmas" (First time on VINYL; Barnes & Noble Exclusive color vinyl of the album released in 2006)
TRISHA YEARWOOD--"ICON Christmas" (Collection of Country star's Christmas best)
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas" (A collection of classic holiday music from Capitol Records; includes Sinatra, Dean Martin, Julie London, more)
VARIOUS--"Jingle All The Way" (Color vinyl collection of 10 of the most listened to Xmas tracks; Burl Ives, Brenda Lee, Beach Boys, Bing, more; 2013)
VARIOUS--"R&B ICON Christmas" (Collection of R&B Christmas tracks)
VARIOUS--"A Very Special Christmas" (VINYL re-issue of the original 1987 Special Olympics LP)
SEPTEMBER 25
AMERICAN HORN QUARTET--"The Christmas Album" (Brass Chamber Ensemble)
SINATRA, CROSBY, WARING--"Twelve Songs Of Christmas" (1964 album, loved by some and loathed by others; tracks have all seen CD release)
SEPTEMBER 26
BIG MO--"A Very Merry Christmas" (Nice collection from Southern Gospel artist with a little something for everyone--Country, Pop, even Blues; scroll down at Big Mo's for the CD; digital version at Amazon and CD Baby)
SEPTEMBER 30
WALTER BRENNAN--"Twas The Night Before Christmas Back Home" (Previously available on a 2003 Collectors Choice twofer CD)
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Five Golden Rings" (Fifth Christmas release from Elizabeth, this one will feature a 9/11 song as well)
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON--"Once Upon A Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm GREEN vinyl LP of 1984 set; pushed back to 12/2)
OCTOBER 1
CIRCA BLUE WITH DAWN KENNEY--"Bells Of Home" (Now expected October 31; West Virginia contemporary Bluegrass/Americana group)
JERRY DEEWOOD & LINDA GAIL LEWIS--"Rockin' Christmas" (Belgian roots rocker & Jerry Lee Lewis' sister team up)
VARIOUS--"Home For The Holidays" (Kohl's Exclusive annual charity Christmas collection; just $5)
OCTOBER 3
ANITA BRYANT--"Christmas With Anita Bryant" (Digital re-issue of 1967 LP; can't vouch for the label and wouldn't buy her stuff anyway)
WILF CARTER--"Christmas In Canada" (Digital re-issue of 1965 Cowboy Christmas disc; can't vouch for the label)
JIMMY DEAN--"Christmas Card" (Digital re-issue of 1965 album; can't vouch for the label)
DON MESSER & HIS ISLANDERS--"Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 1960 album; can't vouch for the label)
JIMMIE RODGERS--"Christmas With Jimmie Rodgers" (Digital re-issue of 1965 Country Pop release; can't vouch for the label)
HANK SNOW--"Christmas With Hank Snow" (Digital re-issue of 1967 release; can't vouch for the label)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Time With..." (Digital re-issue of 1967 Country collection; can't vouch for the label)
OCTOBER 4
VARIOUS--"Alice Cooper's Taste of Christmas Pudding 2016" (Featuring music from local Phoenix artists)
OCTOBER 7
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA--"A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" (This release has been pushed back--apparently to November 4)
BILL & GLORIA GAITHER (& Friends)--"Gaither Homecoming Christmas" (features guest artists including David Phelps, Guy Penrod & Mark Lowry)
ALAN LACY--"Christmas Day" (Christian Metal instrumental music from Texas artist)
LORETTA LYNN--"White Christmas Blue" (All new Christmas set from the Coal Miner's Daughter, whose only seasonal LP so far was released in 1966)
LORETTA LYNN--"White Christmas Blue" (Vinyl version of above)
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR (with Laura Osnes)--"Halleluhjah!" (Special guest Martin Jarvis)
MY LITTLE PONY--"It's A Pony King Of Christmas" (All the songs from the original plus 5 new ones for 2016)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, RED vinyl)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, WHITE vinyl)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, BLUE vinyl)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, GREEN vinyl)
SELAH--"Rose of Bethlehem (Deluxe Edition)" (Expanded edition of 2002 CCM release which was reissued last year)
B.J. THOMAS--"All Is Calm All Is Bright/Love Shines" (Ltd. Ed. twofer from Friday Music combining 1986 Xmas album and 1983 Gospel set)
CHRIS TOMLIN--"Adore" (Vinyl edition of last year's popular CCM release)
TRIUMPHANT--"He Is Christmas" (Southern Gospel group)
VARIOUS--"NOW Merry Christmas" (Well, it's NOW; the usual formula--all the stuff you already have with a recent track or two tossed in)
VARIOUS--"Rock By The Sea Christmas, Vol. 7" (Latest charity effort from the Florida off-shoot of Georgia's "12 Bands of Christmas")
OCTOBER 11
REGGAE ALL STARS--"Reggae Christmas" (Vinyl edition of 2008 album featuring Christmas tracks and padded with non-holiday Bob Marley tracks)
OCTOBER 12
VARIOUS--"Krampus Christmas: The Complete Fantasy Playlist" (Playlist of previously released Alt Rock, Dark Wave, etc loosely tied to the season)
OCTOBER 14
CLASSICAL BLAST--"Dark Side of the Yule" (Mashups of Christmas and Classical with Rock and Pop result in a unique and wonderful sound)
RAY CONIFF--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm White Vinyl, gatefold cover--delayed from 2015)
BOBBY DARIN--"The 25th Day of December" (Limited Edition Vinyl re-issue of Darin's 1960 holiday set from Friday Music)
GENTRI--"Finding Christmas" (Classical Crossover from trio of tenors; includes music from last year's "Merry Christmas" EP)
GARTH HEWITT--"Peace For Christmas" (British Christian Folk singer in the Pete Seeger mode)
DIANA KRALL--"Christmas Songs" (Vinyl re-issue of the superb hard-to-find OOP holiday set from the great Jazz artist; orig. released in 2005)
DAMIAN McGINTY--"This Christmas Time" (Solo effort from Celtic Thunder vocalist who also starred on "Glee")
KATIE MELUA--"In Winter" (International superstar who blends multiple musical styles; recorded with the Gori Women's Choir)
KATIE MELUA--"In Winter" (Snow white VINYL version of above with double gatefold cover)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Import Christmas Vinyl of the King)
THE TIME BURNERS--"Rock Rockin' Christmas" (Indie Rockabilly/Roots/Americana duo from Nebraska)
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas" (2-LP Vinyl version of collection of classic holiday music from Capitol; CD version released 9/23)
VARIOUS--"Mele Kalikimaka: An Island Style Christmas" (The latest Hawaiian holiday collection from Neos, following 2 "An Ukulele Christmas" CDs)
VARIOUS--"Saint Etienne Presents Songs For A London Winter" (Domestic release of 2014 Import; brilliant comp of UK Christmas music)
CHRIS YOUNG--"It Must Be Christmas" (First Christmas set from Country singer/songwriter)
CHRIS YOUNG--"It Must Be Christmas" (Limited Amazon autographed edition)
OCTOBER 17
WAYNE BURTON--"Come Let Us Adore Him" (LDS/CCM/Contemporary Worship artist)
OCTOBER 21
DAVID ARKENSTONE & CHARLEE BROOKS--"Winter Fantasy" (Album features a mix of New Age, Smooth Jazz, Celtic Folk and Neo-Classical)
CANTON JUNCTION--"A Canton Christmas" (Gospel Quartet)
PHILLIP CARTER & SOV--"Christmas" (Gospel choir style)
THE CHUCK WAGON GANG--"Christmas With The Gang" (Collection of Christmas music from the Country Gospel group)
JAMIE CONWAY--"Elegant Piano Christmas" (Solo piano from Gree Hill)
BING CROSBY--"The Twelve Days of Christmas" (Includes the entire 1946 Philco radio Crosby Christmas program)
LAUREN DAIGLE--"Behold" (Popular CCM artist tones down the pop energy a bit while turning up the traditional)
CHARLIE DANIELS--"The Christmas Collection" (Charlie's three Christmas albums collected into one 3-CD package with a one-CD price)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow" (Pushed back a week to 10/28)
EXILE--"Wrapped Up On Your Arms For Christmas" (Wide release of Country/Southern Rock album available from the Exile web store in 2015)
RICK GALLAGHER--"Christmas Tidings" (Jazz pianist, with a couple of Christmas albums already, back with a new set inspired by Vince Guaraldi)
AMY GRANT--"Tennessee Christmas" (All new Christmas album from popular Crossover CCM artist)
AMY GRANT--"Tennessee Christmas" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE version with 2 additional tracks)
TONY HADLEY--"The Christmas Album" (Domestic release of last year's import from Spandau Ballet vocalist; includes additional tracks)
R. KELLY--"12 Nights of Christmas" (Soul artist has been talking about this since 2013; says it'll be a "lovemaking album")
KENNY LATTIMORE--"A KENNY LATTIMORE CHRISTMAS" (R&B legend's Christmas album is likely to have a Gospel flavor; will include original music)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Second Christmas album comes a decade after "Wintersong")
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Vinyl version of above)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive CD; contains two additional tracks)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Barnes & Noble Vinyl version includes a download code for the bonus tracks from their exclusive CD)
THE OAK RIDGE BOYS--"Celebrate Christmas" (Another new Christmas set from these Gospel and Country legends)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Christmas" (The a cappella faves aren't finished singing about the season just yet)
RASCAL FLATTS--"The Greatest Gift Of All" (Full Christmas album from the popular Country band who released a few Christmas songs in 2008)
MATT REDMAN--"These Christmas Lights" (CCM and Worship artist)
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"Christmas Cheers" (Barnes & Noble exclusive VINYL issue of the a cappella group's 2009 Christmas CD)
FRANKIE VALLI--"Tis The Seasons" (After a couple of years of Christmas records from imitators, the original voice of the 4 Seasons delivers)
VARIOUS--"Christmas From The Heart" (New Age/Ambient holiday music from Arizona based label)
VARIOUS--"Christmas On The Lam" (Eclectic collection from Minnesota--Folk, Rock, Blues, etc.--includes Jorma Kaukonen, John Gorka, more)
VARIOUS--"The Classic Christmas Country Album" (Re-issue of 2014 collection; moved up from November 4)
VARIOUS--"Joyful Jazz: Christmas With Verve, Vol. 1: The Vocalists" (Likely Christmas tunes from Verve's rich catalog)
VARIOUS--"Joyful Jazz: Christmas With Verve, Vol. 2: The Instrumentals" (Likely Christmas tunes from Verve's rich catalog)
VARIOUS--"Majesty In A Manger" (Collection of CCM tracks)
VOCES8--"Winter" (Eclectic British octet, usually a cappella and most often Classical Crossover; delivered Christmas album in 2011)
MATTHEW WEST--"Unto Us: A Christmas Collection" (CCM artist who scored with 2011's "The Heart of Christmas"; 5 new songs, 5 past hits)
KEVIN WILLIAMS--"Acoustic Christmas" (Acoustic set of traditional fare from Gaither guitarist)
OCTOBER 24
KEVIN VIRNELSON--"From On High" (Cinematic Orchestral Rock; I believe hard copy may also be available, possibly a month later)
OCTOBER 28
JIMMY BUFFETT--"Tis The Season" (Jimmy's first new Christmas record since 1996's "Christmas Island")
CANTABILE--"A Song For Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Classically trained but Pop minded British a cappella group; IMPORT)
KERRY PATRICK CLARK--"The Heart Of Christmas" (Fine Americana and Folk Pop album)
NEIL DIAMOND--"Acoustic Christmas" (Neil's 4th Christmas album, this one's acoustic; vinyl version will release in mid November)
NEIL DIAMOND--"Acoustic Christmas (Deluxe)" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE of above contains 2 bonus tracks)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow" (Country star takes a retro Rat Pack approach to Christmas)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE version of above featuring 3 bonus tracks)
KURT ELLING--"The Beautiful Day" (Grammy winning Jazz artist)
TOMMY EMMANUEL--"Christmas Memories" (All new Christmas album from the guitar master)
TOMMY EMMANUEL--"Christmas Memories" (Vinyl version of above)
JACKIE EVANCHO--"Someday At Christmas" (Now 16, this will be Jackie's first Christmas album since she was 11)
JOHN FAHEY--"Christmas With John Fahey, Vol. II" (Vinyl re-issue of the late guitarist's second Christmas set from 1975)
ERIN HILL--"Christmas Harp" (Actress/Musician/Vocalist Erin Hill, best known for her work on "The Chappelle Show")
JESSY J--"California Christmas" (Contemporary/Latin Jazz sax player; guest spots from Jeff Lorber, Steve Oliver and more)
NATALIE MacMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY--"A Celtic Family Christmas" (Two legendary fiddlers from Cape Breton)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"Christmas Extraodinaire" (Vinyl re-issue of the Orchestral Rock group's 2001 CD)
JODY McBRAYER--"Christmastime" (CCM vocalist with an incredible voice; formerly the lead singer with Avalon; recorded with a Jazz quartet)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas (Deluxe CD/DVD)" (Reruns already? Expanded version arrives Nov. 25)
KACEY MUSGRAVES--"A Very Kacey Christmas" (Country artist)
JENNIFER NETTLES--"To Celebrate Christmas" (Long awaited holiday set from the host of the annual CMA Country Christmas specials)
JOHN OATES & THE TIME JUMPERS--"Santa Be Good" (7" Swing single from John with help from Vince Gil, Joe Spivey, Kenny Sears and more)
RAVISH--"Beyond The Christmas Dream" (5 song EP from Christian Hard Rock/Apocalyptic/Goth Rock band; vocalist is an acquired taste at best)
SHE & HIM--"Christmas Party" (Second Christmas set from eclectic duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward)
SHE & HIM--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of above)
SHE & HIM--"Christmas Party (Amazon Exclusive Deluxe Edition)" (No clue, yet, why Amazon's version is $3 more)
JORDAN SMITH--"Tis The Season" (Season 9 winner of NBC's "The Voice")
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"I'll Have Another...Christmas Album" (A Cappella faves deliver again; currently linked to digital release)
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"I'll Have Another...Christmas Album" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE version with 2 additional tracks)
GEORGE STRAIT--"Strait For The Holidays" (2 CD collection of Strait's best Christmas tracks from his 4 Christmas albums)
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve" (Remastered version of 2004 release of this 2001 album; feh)
VARIOUS--"And They Killed Christmas" (No clue--from Blake & Taylor--but vinyl of this should arrive in November)
VARIOUS--"Black Santa Claus" (Cleopatra Records compilation of Christmas Hip Hop and R&B; features Onyx, Az Yet, Kool Moe Dee, more)
VARIOUS--"Favorite Christmas Classics" (Looks to be a budget priced collection from Naxos, noted for their Classical and Traditional releases)
VARIOUS--"Gee Whiz It's Christmas" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive VINYL collection of some merry old soul)
VARIOUS--"Latin Christmas" (Putumayo's latest holiday collection)
GARY WILSON--"It's Christmas Time" (Bizarre Lo-Fi Funk master who recorded a cult LP in 1977 and soon after disappeared until 2002)
OCTOBER 31
CIRCA BLUE--"Bells of Home" (WV contemporary Bluegrass/Americana band)
EVE RISING--"Book Of Our Tribe" (Hanukkah EP from Indie Rock band featuring Holly Montgomery)
NOVEMBER 1
TOM CAUFIELD--"I Heard It Was Christmas Day" (Acoustic guitarist who plays contemplative music; Alt Folk/Ambient/New Age; hard copy likely)
JOSH GROBAN--"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive VINYL single; newly recorded)
DIANA KRALL--"Christmas Songs" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive GREEN VINYL re-issue of Jazz great's hard-to-find 2005 release)
VARIOUS--"Carols For A Cure, Volume 18" (2-CD charity release--18th in the series--featuring Broadway's biggest performers and casts)
NOVEMBER 2
JOHNNY CASH--"The Christmas Spirit" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm audiophile vinyl re-issue of Cash's 1963 Christmas album from Friday Music)
JOHN DENVER--"Rocky Mountain Christmas" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm audiophile vinyl re-issue of Denver's 1975 Christmas album from Friday Music)
LOUISIANA PISTOLS--"Rocking Christmas" (For people who like those cheap forgotten energetic very-nearly-Muzak albums)
NOVEMBER 4
KRIS ALLEN--"Somethin' About Christmas" (Eighth season American Idol winner, with some help from Jim Brickman)
JANN ARDEN--"A Jann Arden Christmas" (IMPORT Vinyl edition of Canadian singer's 2015 holiday release)
EDDIE ARNOLD--"The Complete RCA Victor Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone collection of Arnold's RCA Christmas recordings)
SUSAN BOYLE--"A Wonderful World" (A non-Christmas album with a lot of Christmas appeal)
JOHNNY CASH--"Christmas: There'll Be Peace In The Valley" (More Johnny Cash Christmas on vinyl)
RAY CONNIFF--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone 2-CD collection of Conniff's Columbia Christmas recordings)
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA--"A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" (Vinyl version of last year's great set; pushed back from October 7)
JANET DEVLIN--"Little Lights" (Irish Indie Folk Pop artist follows up 2015 EP "December Daze" with another holiday EP)
ENSEMBLE CORRESPONDANCES--"Pastorale de Noel" (The Baroque music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, featuring organist Sebastian Dauce)
FORTUNATE ONES--"All Will Be Well" (EP from fantastic Canadian Indie Folk Pop duo)
JENNY & TYLER--"Christmas Stories" (Traditional Jazz-tinged full-length from CCM Folk/Indie Art Pop duo; pre-orders begin Oct. 21)
JACK JONES--"The Jack Jones Christmas Album" (First legitimate release on CD for this hugely popular 1964 LP; from Real Gone)
CAPTAIN KANGAROO--"Merry Merry Merry Christmas" (17 track CD of 1958 LP; mp3 released 2013; a 14 track CD was released 2002)
SAMMY KAYE--"I Want to Wish You A Merry Christmas" (First legitimate CD release for this 1957 LP; from Real Gone)
NILS LINDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends V" (5th set of holiday Jazz and Traditional music from Swedish Jazz and Funk musician and friends)
NILS LINDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends Jubilee Collection" (All 5 CDs in the series in one package)
NILS LINDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends Jubilee Collection" (Limited Edition IMPORT; all 5 "Christmas With My Friends" albums on VINYL)
LITTLE GOLDEN RECORDS--"A Little Golden Christmas" (Appears to be remastered versions of the old kiddie records)
LIVING GUITARS & LIVING STRINGS--"The Joy of Christmas/The Sound of Christmas" (Real Gone two-fer; CD debuts of LPs from '69 & '70)
NORMAN LUBOFF CHOIR--"Songs O Christmas/Christmas With" (Real Gone two-fer featuring 1952 and 1964 LPs, one of which makes its CD debut)
MANTOVANI--"Christmas Carols" (CD re-issue of OOP 1958 album from Real Gone)
MITCH MILLER--"Christmas Sing Along With Mitch (Expanded Edition)" (1958 classic gets its first complete and authorized CD issue)
CHRISTY NOCKLES--"The Thrill Of Hope" (First Christmas album from CCM veteran)
ROBERT SHAW CHORALE--"Christmas Hymns & Carols, Vol. 1 (Expanded Edition)" (Expanded version of 1957 LP from Real Gone)
MARK SMEBY--"Hope For The Holidays" (Second Christmas set from Nashville Based Pop oriented CCM artist; his 1st, "Christmas", released 2011)
LUTHER VANDROSS--"This Is Christmas" (Vinyl edition of the 1995 R&B classic)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Bluegrass Power Picks" (Christmas edition of the popular Bluegrass Power Picks line from Rural Rhythm Records)
VARIOUS--"The Classic Big Band Christmas Album" (2-LP set of Big Band era classics from Les Brown, Spike Jones, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, etc.)
VARIOUS--"The Classic Christmas 80s Album" (Sony's surprising comp hit on CD in 2015 comes to VINYL)
VARIOUS--"A Very Merry Golden Records Christmas" (Remastered version of 2012 CD featuring numerous celebrities like Ed Asner)
VARIOUS--"The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas" (SACD-Hybrid of the best of the season for audiophiles; Jose Feliciano, Ray Charles, Bing, etc.)
VARIOUS--"The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas" (Audiophile 200gm 2-LP vinyl version of above; Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Bobby Helms, etc.)
THE VENTURES--"Christmas Album" (Both the stereo and mono mixes of this 1965 classic--first time on CD for the mono--from Real Gone)
NOVEMBER 8
VOCTAVE--"The Spirit of the Season" (Brilliant Florida a cappella group)
VOCTAVE--"The Spirit Of The Season" (Found a hard copy CD listing, finally)
NOVEMBER 11
DAVID BAZAN--"Dark Sacred Night" (David finally gives us the long awaited Christmas album; Ltd. Ed. blue with white snow vinyl)
DAVID BAZAN--"Dark Sacred Night" (CD version of the above)
DAVID BAZAN--"Christmas Bonus" (4 song Vinyl Christmas EP from Indie star)
GARTH BROOKS & TRISHA YEARWOOD--"Christmas Together" (Country Christmas duets)
EMPTY HOUSES--"Holiday" (5 song EP from Detroit Soulful Indie Pop trio)
DAWN FOSS--"The Joy Of The Season" (Christian/Inspirational singer/songwriter/author)
KEITH HARKIN--"Nollaig" (Solo "acoustic orchestral Christmas album from Ireland-born Celtic Thunder singer/songwriter)
J.J. HELLER--"Unto Us" (Christian Folk and Alt Rock singer/songwriter with her first full-length Christmas album; Kickstarter funded)
JESSIE KOL--"Christmas Time Is Here" (Second Christmas EP from Nashville based Jazz and Roots singer)
GAELYNN LEA--"Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn" (Solo effort from brilliant and unforgettable Murder Of Crows fiddle player)
LIONSCLUB--"X-Mas And Holiday Greetings" (German Ska band; very cool)
JANE LYNCH--"Swingin' Little Christmas" (10 familiar songs and 5 new ones; kitschy Cabaret style on Glee star's Christmas album)
JACKIE MITTOO/DON DRUMMOND--"After Christmas"/"Heavenless" (12" vinyl IMPORT split single of classic Ska and Ska Jazz tunes)
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & JOHN FARNHAM--"Friends For Christmas" (Import Christmas album featuring 2 Australian legends)
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & JOHN FARNHAM--"Friends For Christmas" (Digital version of above available stateside)
LESLIE ODOM JR. --"Simply Christmas" (The star of the musical "Hamilton")
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI--"Christmas With Pavarotti" (2-CD collection of performances by the late tenor; includes Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, others)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Holiday" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive box set containing all 3 of their Christmas albums)
MATT POND PA--"Winter Lives" (Winter themed set from Indie Alt Rock group; lots of other Indie stalwarts along for this ride)
MATT POND PA--"Winter Lives" (Vinyl version of above)
STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS--"Party At The Holiday, All Night Long" (Bayou Pop & Cajun Country from Louisiana band)
TIM RUSHLOW--"Classic Christmas" (Looks to be a straight reissue of 2014 Big Band Crooner effort from former Country star)
SALT OF THE SOUND--"Waiting For The Dawn" (Ambient CCM/Worship group from Sweden)
SHEL--"Winter Fairyland" (6-song Indie Folk Pop EP from 4 sisters in Colorado; brilliantly fresh and nostalgic)
SINGERS UNLIMITED--"Christmas" (IMPORT vinyl re-issue of traditional vocal group 1972 LP, released on CD in 1990)
SOUNDTRACK--"Almost Christmas"
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive BLUE VINYL version of remastered 2001 album)
KIM WILDE--"Wilde Winter Songbook" (Kim's 2013 Christmas set with 6 additional tracks and a bonus DVD)
WONDERLUX--"Christmas Eve" (Surf instrumentals with a funky Noir Lounge twist; very cool)
NOVEMBER 13
BAMTONE--"Christmas Wish" (Sweet, joyful, nostalgic Indie Pop Christmas instrumentals from Toronto based artist)
MEGAN HILTY--"A Merry Little Christmas" (Star of Broadway and the NBC show "SMASH"; for now, hard copies are only available at Megan's shows)
NOVEMBER 14
DAVID CASSIDY--"David Cassidy Christmas EP" (Digital only release from the former Partridge Family vocalist)
AMANDA HAGEL--"Listen With Your Heart" (Canadian Country singer)
JANE LYNCH--"Swingin' Little Christmas" (Hard copy CD version of the album released digitally November 11)
RAY STEVENS--"Mary and Joseph and The Baby and Me" (New Ray Stevens album covers the waterfront; everything from religious to silly)
WHITE GIPSY--"White Gipsy" (Canadian trio doing the Django Gypsy Jazz thing)
NOVEMBER 15
MARK FLUGGE--"A CHAMBER JAZZ CHRISTMAS" (A collection of holiday performances from this late composer, educator and Jazz pianist)
VARIOUS--"Le Christmas Album" (Country Christmas music....from France; a Danse Floor Magazine CD)
NOVEMBER 16
JAYMAY--"Fallin' Like Snow" (Indie singer/songwriter from New York)
MAY J.--"Christmas Songs" (Japanese Pop & R&B singer)
VARIOUS--"Hey! It;s Christmas!" (Festive compilation of Alt Rock, Indie Pop, and Punk by Emotional Rescue)
EYAL VILNER BIG BAND--"Hanukkah" (Big Band Jazz & Swing arrangements of some of the best known songs of Hanukkah)
NOVEMBER 18
AINO VENNA--"Aino Vennan Joulu" (Finnish singer/songwriter who combines classic cabaret chanson with Indie Folk and Pop)
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL--"Lone Star Christmas Night" (3rd Christmas set from famed Country Swing band)
JON BATISTE--"Christmas With Jon Batiste" (Amazon "original" from genre defying artist; hard copies are CD-R)
JOHN BERRY--"Christmas" (South Carolina Country and Christian artist known most for his Christmas music; no idea why its listed as an import)
CASPAR BABYPANTS--"Winter Party" (Seattle Alt Rock artist who makes children's music that adults can enjoy)
NEIL DIAMOND--"Acoustic Christmas" (Vinyl edition of Neil's 4th Christmas album, released on CD 10/28)
CARA DILLON--"Upon A Winter's Night" (Indie Folk & Celtic artist from the UK; John Smith was supposed to be on the record, too)
FOR KING & COUNTRY--"Into The Silent Night (Expanded)" (Digital re-issue of 2011 EP with one new track, "Glorious")
JIM GALLOWAY & JAY McSHANN--"Jim & Jay's Christmas" (Reissue of Sackville Swing Jazz set from 1992, last reissued in 2008)
AMY GRANT--"Tennessee Christmas" (Vinyl edition of new Grant Christmas set; CD scheduled for release 10/21)
GUITAR JACK & DENISE DACLAN--"A Blues Christmas" (LA Blues group)
THE LOST FINGERS--"Christmas Caravan" (Canadian group that takes Pop and Rock hits and converts them to Gypsy Jazz; Awesome stuff)
WYNTON MARSALIS & THE JAZZ FROM LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA--"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"/"Little Drummer Boy" (7" single)
MARC MARTEL--"The Silent Night EP" (Former vocalist for Downhere with 7-song EP)
KACEY MUSGRAVES--"A Very Kacey Christmas" (Vinyl version of Country CD set for release 10/28)
KACEY MUSGRAVES--"A Very Kacey Christmas" (Amazon Exclusive VINYL version of above; no clue what the difference is)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Christmas" (Vinyl edition of CD released 10/21)
JOHN "ELVIS" SCHRODER--"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"/"Gonna Be Your Santa" (Vinyl 7" from Portland Punk Elvis act)
VARIOUS--"Big City Christmas" (A Bear Family comp ranging from Pat Boone to Chuck Berry)
VARIOUS--"Jazzy Christmas" (Budget priced 10 CD set featuring 14 classic Jazz Christmas albums, including Ella, Charles Brown, Stan Kenton, more)
VARIOUS--"Rock N Roll Christmas" (Import collection of 50s and 60s Christmas tunes; includes Chuck Berry, Marlene Paul, the Vel Mares and more)
RITA WILSON--"The Christmas Sessions" (Actress and singer)
NOVEMBER 20
HELEN WELCH--"Home For Christmas" (Versatile Jazz singer/songwriter; samples sound fantastic)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas Provo, Vol. 3" (Third Christmas collection from the city of Provo, Utah; 100% of proceeds go to local charities)
NOVEMBER 23
DAROL ANGER & EMY PHELPS--"Darol & Emy's Keepin-It-In-The-Fam Holiday Music" (Legendary Jazz, Folk & New Age artist and friends)
JUKE HOUSE--"Juke House Christmas" (Jump Blues band from Illinois)
KODACHROME BABIES--"A Very Kodachrome Christmas" (Sunshine Pop with an Indie flavor; hard copy CDs are at shows only for now)
THE WHISKEY DARLINGS--"The Christmas Songs" (Americana/Folk duo based in Oregon; if there are CDs, they would be available at shows)
NOVEMBER 25
PAUL BELL--"Merry Christmas" (British Indie Folk Pop artist; Import? I guess. Pre-order through Bandcamp)
ENYA--"And Winter Came" (Celtic New Age vocalist's 2008 Christmas album comes to vinyl)
HANNAH EPPERSON--"Raise The White Flag"/"Dreaming Of A White Christmas" (Snowflakes single 7" white vinyl limited to 300)
JOSH GARRELS--"The Light Came Down" (CCM Alt Folk/Neo-Soul artist based in Portland, Oregon)
GATLIN BROTHERS BAND--"We Say Merry Christmas" (Country band featuring Larry Gatlin and brothers)
JOSE "JUICY" GONZALES TRIO--"Linus & Juicy" (Great Jazz from Seattle artist)
THE HAYWAINS--"Who Needs Summer?"/"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (Snowflakes single 7" white vinyl limited to 300)
INSANE CLOWN POSSE--"A Carnival Christmas EP" (7" vinyl that looks to be a Record Store Day release)
JIVE TURKEYS--"Get Down Santa"/"Funky Jesus" (Limited Edition GREEN Vinyl 7" of 2010 Funk single; only 300 pressed)
ALED JONES--"One Voice At Christmas" (Popular UK Classical Crossover artist)
JENNIFER LICKO--"The Lights Of Christmas" (Appalachian flavored Celtic Folk from award winning NC artist)
MANHATTAN LOVE SUICIDES--"Look Who's Coming To Town"/"Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" (Snowflakes 7" white vinyl ltd to 300)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas: Snow Queen Edition" (6 new tracks; 22 in all)
MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON--"This Christmas Too" (The Nelson Boys back with more holiday cheer)
PENNY & SPARROW--"Christmas Songs" (Alt Folk/Alt Rock duo)
KAT PERKINS--"A Kat Perkins Christmas II" (Roots rocker)
ROPE STORE--"Never Had Christmas"/"A Winter's Tale" (Snowflakes single 7" white vinyl limited to 300)
RUN DMC--"Christmas In Hollis" (Picture Disc vinyl release for Black Friday Record Store Day)
SNOWFLAKES SINGLES--2016 Bundle (all 4 of the 2016 Snowflakes singles at a lower price than buying them separately)
SOUTH PARK--"Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics" (1999 album pressed to Brown "scented" vinyl for Black Friday Record Store Day)
VARIOUS--"A Blackwatch Christmas, Vol. VI" (Free download comp from Oklahoma recording studio featuring Indie and Alt Rock)
VARIOUS--"Happy Holidays, I Miss You" (Free download of InVogue label comp featuring Alt Rock, Hardcore and Pop Punk)
VARIOUS--"Happy Holidays, I Miss You" (Hard copy CD of InVogue label comp--limited to 100--featuring Alt Rock, Hardcore and Pop Punk)
VARIOUS--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 4" (More retro Christmas madness from Surf and Retro Rock authorities--Double Crown Records)
VARIOUS--"Silverado Family Christmas" (Independent Country label from Nashville with holiday collection featuring their stable of artists)
VARIOUS--"A Very Cherry Christmas, Vol. 11" (After skipping 2015, the Indie Alt Rock/Alt Pop Cherryade collection is back! CDs limited to just 200)
VOCAL LINE--"It's Coming On Christmas" (A Cappella choir from Denmark; mp3 version here)
HAWKSLEY WORKMAN--"Almost A Full Moon" (Limited Edition Record Store Day release of classic Xmas album; possibly Canada only; download code for bonus tracks)
NOVEMBER 26
FARMER & THE MARKETS--"Merry Christmas" (Arkansas based Indie Folk Pop group; hard copy CDs are said to be coming)
IN FULL SWING--"Let It Swing! Let It Swing! Let It Swing!" (Australian Swing band, not to be confused with the Ohio based Swing band)
VARIOUS--"And They Killed Christmas" (Vinyl of CD released October 28)
DECEMBER 1
JAMES LAZZERONI--"My Piano Christmas" (Meditative solo piano Christmas)
THE NECOMS & WISON--"Red Roost Family Christmas Album" (Indie Country ans Country Rock EP featuring Josh Newcom & Kyle Wilson)
SHIR SOUL--"Holiday Shir" (Music of the Jewish holidays, including Hannukah, from great a cappella group)
SLOAN--"Kids Come Back Again At Christmas"/"December 25" (Ltd. ed. RED vinyl 7" SOLD OUT; Canadian Indie Rock/Power Pop band)
VARIOUS--"All I Want For Christmas: GMR Xmzx VII" (The latest collection of Alt, Indie, & Garage Rock from Green Monkey Records)
DECEMBER 2
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT--"Christmas Album" (Nashville Bluegrass/Americana Quintet; physical CDs available at live shows only)
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT--"Christmas Album" (Nashville Bluegrass/Americana Quintet; physical CDs available at live shows only)
ERASURE--"Snow Globe" (Vinyl release of UK Synth Pop band's 13 track 2013 seasonal set)
ERASURE--"Snow Globe (Deluxe Nutcracker Edition)" (Vinyl release of expanded edition of UK Synth Pop group's 2013 seasonal set)
HIDDEN AGENDA DELUXE & CARTER SAMPSON--"Christmas From Amsterdam to Oklahoma" (Dutch Americana band with Oklahoma vocalist)
LOW--"Christmas" (Rough Trade Exclusive WHITE VINYL issue of 1999 classic; Ltd to 500, Rough Trade has 250 with the rest being sold at Low gigs)
JOSEPH WASHINGTON JR.--"Merry Christmas To You" (Limited Edition Candy Cane VINYL of classic and rare 1981 Funk/Soul LP)
NO PROMISES--"A No Promises Christmas" (A Cappella group from Cincinnati)
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON--"Once Upon A Christmas" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm GREEN vinyl LP of 1984 set; from Friday Music)
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON--"Once Upon A Christmas" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm WHITE vinyl LP of 1984 set; from Friday Music)
BECKAH SHAE--"Let It Snow" (Second Christmas full-length from soulful pop CCM artist; CDs due out 12/20)
EMILY SMITH--"Songs For Christmas" (Award winning Scottish Folk, Celtic and Folk Pop singer)
SOUNDTRACK--"Elf" (Import Limited Edition Collector Grade Snowflake Glitter Vinyl of soundtrack to 2003 classic)
BEN TAYLOR--"Christmas Is Family" (4 song precursor to full 2017 holiday album from son of James Taylor and Carly Simon)
VARIOUS--"It's Still Better To Give Than Receive" (Alt Rock/Pop Punk collection from Scylla Records in UK; all proceeds to charity; digital available)
DECEMBER 5
MANDOPONY--"Christmas Is For Punks" (Straight ahead Punk renditions of traditional songs of the season)
NATHAN PACHECO--"Christmas Stories" (Classical Crossover artist; see Dec. 9 for hard copy CD-EP via Pledge Music)
DECEMBER 6
JIMMY BUFFETT--"Tis The Season" (White VINYL version of CD released 10/28)
DECEMBER 8
EUGENE MARLOW HERITAGE ENSEMBLE--"A Not So Silent Night" (Jazz takes on Christmas and Hanukkah standards)
DECEMBER 9
PENNAL JOHNSON--"Christmas On Polk Street" (Jazz/Funk bassist from Chicago)
THE KILLERS--"Don't Waste Your Wishes" (CD collection of the band's annual Christmas songs, available only from the band; proceeds to RED)
KISSING PARTY--"Winter In The Pub" (Collection of seasonal tunes from Indie "Slop Pop" Denver group and favorites of ours, here at Stubbys)
CARLA MORRISON--"La Nina Del Tambor" (Digital EP from Mexican singer/songwriter, seasoned with Jazz and Blues)
DONNY MOST--"Swinging Down The Chimney Tonight" (EP; Ralph Malph from Happy Days singing and swinging, Rat Pack style)
NEW HOPE OAHU--"Hope Of All Hopes" (CCM/Modern Worship with Hawaiian seasonings)
NATHAN PACHECO--"Christmas Stories" (6 song EP from Classical Crossover artist; features a guest appearance by Mairead Nesbit of Celtic Woman)
THE TEN TENORS--"Our Christmas Wish" (Amazon Exclusive; All profits up to 1/31/17 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Favorites" (Digital release from Concord with an exquisite and eclectic track list....from Andy Williams to the Fruit Bats)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Is Here" (CCM compilation)
VICE SQUAD--"Sock It To Me Santa" (5-song CD-EP limited to 500 from UK Punk band that loves making Christmas tunes that Rock)
DECEMBER 12
HOT BREAKFAST!--"The Holiday Shift" (Holidays and humor go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and Hot Breakfast! do it as well as anyone)
RE-EDUCATION CAMP--"Christmas At The Camp" (8-song EP from Kentucky Rap and Hip Hop Blues Rock band)
DECEMBER 16
HEATHER FINDLAY BAND--"I Am Snow" (Winter themed set from former vocalist for Alt Folk/Progressive Rock band Mostly Autumn)
GUCCI MANE--"The Return of East Atlanta Santa" (iTunes & Apple Music exclusive digital release; Atlanta based Rapper and Trap pioneer)
DECEMBER 20
SCARLETT & DISHER--"This Year's End" (Third holiday EP from brilliant Alt Pop duo, each painting in a different hue of the season)
BECKAH SHAE--"Let It Snow" (Second Christmas full-length from soulful pop CCM artist; digital version released 12/2)
DECEMBER 23
GASPARD ROYANT--"I Can't Believe It's Christmas" (Import VINYL EP from German Retro Rocker)
THE TOMS--"Fake Christmas" (First time on vinyl for Beatlesque Power Pop from NJ writer/producer Tommy Mordola's 2004 Xmas CD; 7" LTD to 500)
APRIL 8
CARL ZITTRER--"Black Christmas" (Soundtrack to 1974 slasher flick on 180gm clear vinyl with gatefold jacket)
APRIL 15
DAVID FRANCEY--"Carols For A Christmas Eve" (Re-issue of 2006 Canadian Folk release; voice and piano)
MAY 3
"Coat of Many Colors" (Hugely successful TV bio pic drawn from the childhood of Dolly Parton)
MAY 27
THE BOBS--"Too Many Santas" (Digital reissue of 1996 parody a cappella set)
DUKE PEARSON--"Merry Ole Soul" (Digital release of classic 1969 Jazz album; does not include the bonus track issued on the Japan 2004 CD issue)
JULY 24
JAY DeVAUGHN & JABEZ--"A Joyful Nativity" (Crowd funded Gospel Nativity and its kickin'; great stuff; hard copy CD may be available later)
JULY 26
REX BELL TRIO--"Hommage To Christmas" (Awesome original Jazz and Gospel infused outing)
VARIOUS--"A Strange But Merry Christmas" (CD-R of a holiday feast of obscure and eclectic tracks)
AUGUST 12
JAMES JOHNSON & PATRICIA BLAKEMAN--"Christmas Time Again" (5 song EP of all new holiday tunes written by the artists; leans Country)
AUGUST 19
LYNN ANDERSON--"The Christmas Album [Expanded Edition]" (Digital release of expanded version of Lynn's 1971 Christmas album)
DEL REEVES--"Santa's Boy" (Digital re-issue of the stereo version of Del's fantastic 1966 Christmas album)
LAURA WHIDDEN--"Love's Pure Light" (Fairly traditional outing, with light touches of several influences throughout)
TAMMY WYNETTE--"Christmas With Tammy" (Digital re-issue of Tammy's 1970 Christmas album)
AUGUST 23
VARIOUS--"A Joyful Christmas" (Budget priced collection of Pop Christmas music; features Kelly Clarkson, Johnny Mathis, Billy Joel, more)
VARIOUS--"Silent Night: A Country Christmas" (Budget priced collection of Country Christmas music; includes Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, more)
VARIOUS--"Stars of Christmas" (Wide release of budget priced collection sold through Wal-Mart in 2015; features Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony, more)
VANESSA WILLIAMS--"Silver & Gold" (Budget priced reissue of Soul artist's 2004 Christmas album)
SEPTEMBER 1
TONIC SOL-FA--"30K" (Five song EP from popular Minnesota a cappella group with several prior Christmas albums)
SEPTEMBER 2
JIM BRICKMAN--"Comfort & Joy" (Wide release of 2015 release which was previously available from the artist)
CHARLIE BYRD--"Christmas Carols For Solo Guitar" (Digital re-issue of the Jazz icon's 1967 Christmas album, issued on CD in 2005)
REBA McENTIRE--"My Kind Of Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive; All new recordings on this, the third Christmas album from Country star)
DON PATTERSON--"Holiday Soul" (Vinyl re-issue of one of the two great Prestige Jazz Christmas records from 1964)
BOBBY TIMMONS--"Holiday Soul" (Vinyl re-issue of one of the two great Prestige Jazz Christmas records from 1964)
VARIOUS--"A Strange But Merry Christmas" (A holiday feast of 20 obscure and eclectic tracks from Essential Media; CD-R version released 7/26)
SEPTEMBER 6
BRASS ROOTS TRIO--"A Brass Roots Trio Christmas" (Chamber Music Trio who recently performed at the White House)
TOM CAUFIELD--"I Heard It Was Christmas Day" (New earlier date for the digital set from acoustic guitarist; New Age/Ambient/Alt Folk)
JOHNNY STATON--"Merry Christmas" (Son of the Doo Wop artist who sang with The Feathers)
SEPTEMBER 9
THE NOLA PLAYERS--"Christmastime In New Orleans" (Big Band Supergroup featuring 18 of the city's finest Jazz musicians)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Around The Jukebox" (Collection of remastered vintage R&B, Doo Wop and Blues from Jasmine Records)
VARIOUS--"A Rock And Roll Christmas Party" (Collection of remastered vintage Rock & R&B from Jasmine Records)
VARIOUS--"Western Star Rockabilly Christmas Party" (British label comp from their roster of Rock, Rockabilly and Psychobilly artists)
DAVID WOOD--"A Christmas Gift" (Solo guitar from Nashville Artist/Composer/Producer; nice sound that should appeal to most anyone)
SEPTEMBER 10
"Nightmare Before Christmas" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive VINYL)
SEPTEMBER 16
LAURENCE JUBER TRIO--"Holidays and Hollynights" (Former guitarist from Wings who has released albums in dozens of genres as a solo artist)
SEPTEMBER 18
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES--"Winter Wonderettes" (Original Cast recording; lies somewhere between the Andrews Sisters and the Supremes)
SEPTEMBER 23
JUSTIN BIEBER--"Under The Mistletoe" (Vinyl release of The Bieber's 2011 Christmas album)
GLEN CAMPBELL--"That Christmas Feeling" (Vinyl re-issue of Glen's 1968 classic)
FAITH EVANS--"A Faithful Christmas" (Part of the ICON series featuring previously released recordings)
MERLE HAGGARD--"Christmas Present" (Capitol VINYL re-issue of 1973 LP featuring "If We Make It Through December")
BRIAN McKNIGHT--"ICON Christmas" (A collection of previously released holiday music from the R&B icon)
PAUL & PAULA--"Holiday For Teens" (Digital reissue of 1963 Teen Pop LP, issued on CD in 1987)
LEANN RIMES--"One Christmas: Chapter One" (Looks to be a re-issue of 2014 record)
SEDONA BREEZE--"Ring Christmas Bells" (Pleasant New Age release)
JAMES TAYLOR--"At Christmas" (First time on VINYL for 2006 album)
JAMES TAYLOR--"At Christmas" (First time on VINYL; Barnes & Noble Exclusive color vinyl of the album released in 2006)
TRISHA YEARWOOD--"ICON Christmas" (Collection of Country star's Christmas best)
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas" (A collection of classic holiday music from Capitol Records; includes Sinatra, Dean Martin, Julie London, more)
VARIOUS--"Jingle All The Way" (Color vinyl collection of 10 of the most listened to Xmas tracks; Burl Ives, Brenda Lee, Beach Boys, Bing, more; 2013)
VARIOUS--"R&B ICON Christmas" (Collection of R&B Christmas tracks)
VARIOUS--"A Very Special Christmas" (VINYL re-issue of the original 1987 Special Olympics LP)
SEPTEMBER 25
AMERICAN HORN QUARTET--"The Christmas Album" (Brass Chamber Ensemble)
SINATRA, CROSBY, WARING--"Twelve Songs Of Christmas" (1964 album, loved by some and loathed by others; tracks have all seen CD release)
SEPTEMBER 26
BIG MO--"A Very Merry Christmas" (Nice collection from Southern Gospel artist with a little something for everyone--Country, Pop, even Blues; scroll down at Big Mo's for the CD; digital version at Amazon and CD Baby)
SEPTEMBER 30
WALTER BRENNAN--"Twas The Night Before Christmas Back Home" (Previously available on a 2003 Collectors Choice twofer CD)
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Five Golden Rings" (Fifth Christmas release from Elizabeth, this one will feature a 9/11 song as well)
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON--"Once Upon A Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm GREEN vinyl LP of 1984 set; pushed back to 12/2)
OCTOBER 1
CIRCA BLUE WITH DAWN KENNEY--"Bells Of Home" (Now expected October 31; West Virginia contemporary Bluegrass/Americana group)
JERRY DEEWOOD & LINDA GAIL LEWIS--"Rockin' Christmas" (Belgian roots rocker & Jerry Lee Lewis' sister team up)
VARIOUS--"Home For The Holidays" (Kohl's Exclusive annual charity Christmas collection; just $5)
OCTOBER 3
ANITA BRYANT--"Christmas With Anita Bryant" (Digital re-issue of 1967 LP; can't vouch for the label and wouldn't buy her stuff anyway)
WILF CARTER--"Christmas In Canada" (Digital re-issue of 1965 Cowboy Christmas disc; can't vouch for the label)
JIMMY DEAN--"Christmas Card" (Digital re-issue of 1965 album; can't vouch for the label)
DON MESSER & HIS ISLANDERS--"Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 1960 album; can't vouch for the label)
JIMMIE RODGERS--"Christmas With Jimmie Rodgers" (Digital re-issue of 1965 Country Pop release; can't vouch for the label)
HANK SNOW--"Christmas With Hank Snow" (Digital re-issue of 1967 release; can't vouch for the label)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Time With..." (Digital re-issue of 1967 Country collection; can't vouch for the label)
OCTOBER 4
VARIOUS--"Alice Cooper's Taste of Christmas Pudding 2016" (Featuring music from local Phoenix artists)
OCTOBER 7
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA--"A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" (This release has been pushed back--apparently to November 4)
BILL & GLORIA GAITHER (& Friends)--"Gaither Homecoming Christmas" (features guest artists including David Phelps, Guy Penrod & Mark Lowry)
ALAN LACY--"Christmas Day" (Christian Metal instrumental music from Texas artist)
LORETTA LYNN--"White Christmas Blue" (All new Christmas set from the Coal Miner's Daughter, whose only seasonal LP so far was released in 1966)
LORETTA LYNN--"White Christmas Blue" (Vinyl version of above)
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR (with Laura Osnes)--"Halleluhjah!" (Special guest Martin Jarvis)
MY LITTLE PONY--"It's A Pony King Of Christmas" (All the songs from the original plus 5 new ones for 2016)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, RED vinyl)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, WHITE vinyl)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, BLUE vinyl)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile VINYL re-issue from Friday Music, Limited Edition 180gm, gatefold cover, GREEN vinyl)
SELAH--"Rose of Bethlehem (Deluxe Edition)" (Expanded edition of 2002 CCM release which was reissued last year)
B.J. THOMAS--"All Is Calm All Is Bright/Love Shines" (Ltd. Ed. twofer from Friday Music combining 1986 Xmas album and 1983 Gospel set)
CHRIS TOMLIN--"Adore" (Vinyl edition of last year's popular CCM release)
TRIUMPHANT--"He Is Christmas" (Southern Gospel group)
VARIOUS--"NOW Merry Christmas" (Well, it's NOW; the usual formula--all the stuff you already have with a recent track or two tossed in)
VARIOUS--"Rock By The Sea Christmas, Vol. 7" (Latest charity effort from the Florida off-shoot of Georgia's "12 Bands of Christmas")
OCTOBER 11
REGGAE ALL STARS--"Reggae Christmas" (Vinyl edition of 2008 album featuring Christmas tracks and padded with non-holiday Bob Marley tracks)
OCTOBER 12
VARIOUS--"Krampus Christmas: The Complete Fantasy Playlist" (Playlist of previously released Alt Rock, Dark Wave, etc loosely tied to the season)
OCTOBER 14
CLASSICAL BLAST--"Dark Side of the Yule" (Mashups of Christmas and Classical with Rock and Pop result in a unique and wonderful sound)
RAY CONIFF--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition 180gm White Vinyl, gatefold cover--delayed from 2015)
BOBBY DARIN--"The 25th Day of December" (Limited Edition Vinyl re-issue of Darin's 1960 holiday set from Friday Music)
GENTRI--"Finding Christmas" (Classical Crossover from trio of tenors; includes music from last year's "Merry Christmas" EP)
GARTH HEWITT--"Peace For Christmas" (British Christian Folk singer in the Pete Seeger mode)
DIANA KRALL--"Christmas Songs" (Vinyl re-issue of the superb hard-to-find OOP holiday set from the great Jazz artist; orig. released in 2005)
DAMIAN McGINTY--"This Christmas Time" (Solo effort from Celtic Thunder vocalist who also starred on "Glee")
KATIE MELUA--"In Winter" (International superstar who blends multiple musical styles; recorded with the Gori Women's Choir)
KATIE MELUA--"In Winter" (Snow white VINYL version of above with double gatefold cover)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Import Christmas Vinyl of the King)
THE TIME BURNERS--"Rock Rockin' Christmas" (Indie Rockabilly/Roots/Americana duo from Nebraska)
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas" (2-LP Vinyl version of collection of classic holiday music from Capitol; CD version released 9/23)
VARIOUS--"Mele Kalikimaka: An Island Style Christmas" (The latest Hawaiian holiday collection from Neos, following 2 "An Ukulele Christmas" CDs)
VARIOUS--"Saint Etienne Presents Songs For A London Winter" (Domestic release of 2014 Import; brilliant comp of UK Christmas music)
CHRIS YOUNG--"It Must Be Christmas" (First Christmas set from Country singer/songwriter)
CHRIS YOUNG--"It Must Be Christmas" (Limited Amazon autographed edition)
OCTOBER 17
WAYNE BURTON--"Come Let Us Adore Him" (LDS/CCM/Contemporary Worship artist)
OCTOBER 21
DAVID ARKENSTONE & CHARLEE BROOKS--"Winter Fantasy" (Album features a mix of New Age, Smooth Jazz, Celtic Folk and Neo-Classical)
CANTON JUNCTION--"A Canton Christmas" (Gospel Quartet)
PHILLIP CARTER & SOV--"Christmas" (Gospel choir style)
THE CHUCK WAGON GANG--"Christmas With The Gang" (Collection of Christmas music from the Country Gospel group)
JAMIE CONWAY--"Elegant Piano Christmas" (Solo piano from Gree Hill)
BING CROSBY--"The Twelve Days of Christmas" (Includes the entire 1946 Philco radio Crosby Christmas program)
LAUREN DAIGLE--"Behold" (Popular CCM artist tones down the pop energy a bit while turning up the traditional)
CHARLIE DANIELS--"The Christmas Collection" (Charlie's three Christmas albums collected into one 3-CD package with a one-CD price)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow" (Pushed back a week to 10/28)
EXILE--"Wrapped Up On Your Arms For Christmas" (Wide release of Country/Southern Rock album available from the Exile web store in 2015)
RICK GALLAGHER--"Christmas Tidings" (Jazz pianist, with a couple of Christmas albums already, back with a new set inspired by Vince Guaraldi)
AMY GRANT--"Tennessee Christmas" (All new Christmas album from popular Crossover CCM artist)
AMY GRANT--"Tennessee Christmas" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE version with 2 additional tracks)
TONY HADLEY--"The Christmas Album" (Domestic release of last year's import from Spandau Ballet vocalist; includes additional tracks)
R. KELLY--"12 Nights of Christmas" (Soul artist has been talking about this since 2013; says it'll be a "lovemaking album")
KENNY LATTIMORE--"A KENNY LATTIMORE CHRISTMAS" (R&B legend's Christmas album is likely to have a Gospel flavor; will include original music)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Second Christmas album comes a decade after "Wintersong")
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Vinyl version of above)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive CD; contains two additional tracks)
SARAH McLACHLAN--"Wonderland" (Barnes & Noble Vinyl version includes a download code for the bonus tracks from their exclusive CD)
THE OAK RIDGE BOYS--"Celebrate Christmas" (Another new Christmas set from these Gospel and Country legends)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Christmas" (The a cappella faves aren't finished singing about the season just yet)
RASCAL FLATTS--"The Greatest Gift Of All" (Full Christmas album from the popular Country band who released a few Christmas songs in 2008)
MATT REDMAN--"These Christmas Lights" (CCM and Worship artist)
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"Christmas Cheers" (Barnes & Noble exclusive VINYL issue of the a cappella group's 2009 Christmas CD)
FRANKIE VALLI--"Tis The Seasons" (After a couple of years of Christmas records from imitators, the original voice of the 4 Seasons delivers)
VARIOUS--"Christmas From The Heart" (New Age/Ambient holiday music from Arizona based label)
VARIOUS--"Christmas On The Lam" (Eclectic collection from Minnesota--Folk, Rock, Blues, etc.--includes Jorma Kaukonen, John Gorka, more)
VARIOUS--"The Classic Christmas Country Album" (Re-issue of 2014 collection; moved up from November 4)
VARIOUS--"Joyful Jazz: Christmas With Verve, Vol. 1: The Vocalists" (Likely Christmas tunes from Verve's rich catalog)
VARIOUS--"Joyful Jazz: Christmas With Verve, Vol. 2: The Instrumentals" (Likely Christmas tunes from Verve's rich catalog)
VARIOUS--"Majesty In A Manger" (Collection of CCM tracks)
VOCES8--"Winter" (Eclectic British octet, usually a cappella and most often Classical Crossover; delivered Christmas album in 2011)
MATTHEW WEST--"Unto Us: A Christmas Collection" (CCM artist who scored with 2011's "The Heart of Christmas"; 5 new songs, 5 past hits)
KEVIN WILLIAMS--"Acoustic Christmas" (Acoustic set of traditional fare from Gaither guitarist)
OCTOBER 24
KEVIN VIRNELSON--"From On High" (Cinematic Orchestral Rock; I believe hard copy may also be available, possibly a month later)
OCTOBER 28
JIMMY BUFFETT--"Tis The Season" (Jimmy's first new Christmas record since 1996's "Christmas Island")
CANTABILE--"A Song For Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Classically trained but Pop minded British a cappella group; IMPORT)
KERRY PATRICK CLARK--"The Heart Of Christmas" (Fine Americana and Folk Pop album)
NEIL DIAMOND--"Acoustic Christmas" (Neil's 4th Christmas album, this one's acoustic; vinyl version will release in mid November)
NEIL DIAMOND--"Acoustic Christmas (Deluxe)" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE of above contains 2 bonus tracks)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow" (Country star takes a retro Rat Pack approach to Christmas)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE version of above featuring 3 bonus tracks)
KURT ELLING--"The Beautiful Day" (Grammy winning Jazz artist)
TOMMY EMMANUEL--"Christmas Memories" (All new Christmas album from the guitar master)
TOMMY EMMANUEL--"Christmas Memories" (Vinyl version of above)
JACKIE EVANCHO--"Someday At Christmas" (Now 16, this will be Jackie's first Christmas album since she was 11)
JOHN FAHEY--"Christmas With John Fahey, Vol. II" (Vinyl re-issue of the late guitarist's second Christmas set from 1975)
ERIN HILL--"Christmas Harp" (Actress/Musician/Vocalist Erin Hill, best known for her work on "The Chappelle Show")
JESSY J--"California Christmas" (Contemporary/Latin Jazz sax player; guest spots from Jeff Lorber, Steve Oliver and more)
NATALIE MacMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY--"A Celtic Family Christmas" (Two legendary fiddlers from Cape Breton)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"Christmas Extraodinaire" (Vinyl re-issue of the Orchestral Rock group's 2001 CD)
JODY McBRAYER--"Christmastime" (CCM vocalist with an incredible voice; formerly the lead singer with Avalon; recorded with a Jazz quartet)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas (Deluxe CD/DVD)" (Reruns already? Expanded version arrives Nov. 25)
KACEY MUSGRAVES--"A Very Kacey Christmas" (Country artist)
JENNIFER NETTLES--"To Celebrate Christmas" (Long awaited holiday set from the host of the annual CMA Country Christmas specials)
JOHN OATES & THE TIME JUMPERS--"Santa Be Good" (7" Swing single from John with help from Vince Gil, Joe Spivey, Kenny Sears and more)
RAVISH--"Beyond The Christmas Dream" (5 song EP from Christian Hard Rock/Apocalyptic/Goth Rock band; vocalist is an acquired taste at best)
SHE & HIM--"Christmas Party" (Second Christmas set from eclectic duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward)
SHE & HIM--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of above)
SHE & HIM--"Christmas Party (Amazon Exclusive Deluxe Edition)" (No clue, yet, why Amazon's version is $3 more)
JORDAN SMITH--"Tis The Season" (Season 9 winner of NBC's "The Voice")
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"I'll Have Another...Christmas Album" (A Cappella faves deliver again; currently linked to digital release)
STRAIGHT NO CHASER--"I'll Have Another...Christmas Album" (TARGET EXCLUSIVE version with 2 additional tracks)
GEORGE STRAIT--"Strait For The Holidays" (2 CD collection of Strait's best Christmas tracks from his 4 Christmas albums)
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve" (Remastered version of 2004 release of this 2001 album; feh)
VARIOUS--"And They Killed Christmas" (No clue--from Blake & Taylor--but vinyl of this should arrive in November)
VARIOUS--"Black Santa Claus" (Cleopatra Records compilation of Christmas Hip Hop and R&B; features Onyx, Az Yet, Kool Moe Dee, more)
VARIOUS--"Favorite Christmas Classics" (Looks to be a budget priced collection from Naxos, noted for their Classical and Traditional releases)
VARIOUS--"Gee Whiz It's Christmas" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive VINYL collection of some merry old soul)
VARIOUS--"Latin Christmas" (Putumayo's latest holiday collection)
GARY WILSON--"It's Christmas Time" (Bizarre Lo-Fi Funk master who recorded a cult LP in 1977 and soon after disappeared until 2002)
OCTOBER 31
CIRCA BLUE--"Bells of Home" (WV contemporary Bluegrass/Americana band)
EVE RISING--"Book Of Our Tribe" (Hanukkah EP from Indie Rock band featuring Holly Montgomery)
NOVEMBER 1
TOM CAUFIELD--"I Heard It Was Christmas Day" (Acoustic guitarist who plays contemplative music; Alt Folk/Ambient/New Age; hard copy likely)
JOSH GROBAN--"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive VINYL single; newly recorded)
DIANA KRALL--"Christmas Songs" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive GREEN VINYL re-issue of Jazz great's hard-to-find 2005 release)
VARIOUS--"Carols For A Cure, Volume 18" (2-CD charity release--18th in the series--featuring Broadway's biggest performers and casts)
NOVEMBER 2
JOHNNY CASH--"The Christmas Spirit" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm audiophile vinyl re-issue of Cash's 1963 Christmas album from Friday Music)
JOHN DENVER--"Rocky Mountain Christmas" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm audiophile vinyl re-issue of Denver's 1975 Christmas album from Friday Music)
LOUISIANA PISTOLS--"Rocking Christmas" (For people who like those cheap forgotten energetic very-nearly-Muzak albums)
NOVEMBER 4
KRIS ALLEN--"Somethin' About Christmas" (Eighth season American Idol winner, with some help from Jim Brickman)
JANN ARDEN--"A Jann Arden Christmas" (IMPORT Vinyl edition of Canadian singer's 2015 holiday release)
EDDIE ARNOLD--"The Complete RCA Victor Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone collection of Arnold's RCA Christmas recordings)
SUSAN BOYLE--"A Wonderful World" (A non-Christmas album with a lot of Christmas appeal)
JOHNNY CASH--"Christmas: There'll Be Peace In The Valley" (More Johnny Cash Christmas on vinyl)
RAY CONNIFF--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings" (Real Gone 2-CD collection of Conniff's Columbia Christmas recordings)
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA--"A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas" (Vinyl version of last year's great set; pushed back from October 7)
JANET DEVLIN--"Little Lights" (Irish Indie Folk Pop artist follows up 2015 EP "December Daze" with another holiday EP)
ENSEMBLE CORRESPONDANCES--"Pastorale de Noel" (The Baroque music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, featuring organist Sebastian Dauce)
FORTUNATE ONES--"All Will Be Well" (EP from fantastic Canadian Indie Folk Pop duo)
JENNY & TYLER--"Christmas Stories" (Traditional Jazz-tinged full-length from CCM Folk/Indie Art Pop duo; pre-orders begin Oct. 21)
JACK JONES--"The Jack Jones Christmas Album" (First legitimate release on CD for this hugely popular 1964 LP; from Real Gone)
CAPTAIN KANGAROO--"Merry Merry Merry Christmas" (17 track CD of 1958 LP; mp3 released 2013; a 14 track CD was released 2002)
SAMMY KAYE--"I Want to Wish You A Merry Christmas" (First legitimate CD release for this 1957 LP; from Real Gone)
NILS LINDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends V" (5th set of holiday Jazz and Traditional music from Swedish Jazz and Funk musician and friends)
NILS LINDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends Jubilee Collection" (All 5 CDs in the series in one package)
NILS LINDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends Jubilee Collection" (Limited Edition IMPORT; all 5 "Christmas With My Friends" albums on VINYL)
LITTLE GOLDEN RECORDS--"A Little Golden Christmas" (Appears to be remastered versions of the old kiddie records)
LIVING GUITARS & LIVING STRINGS--"The Joy of Christmas/The Sound of Christmas" (Real Gone two-fer; CD debuts of LPs from '69 & '70)
NORMAN LUBOFF CHOIR--"Songs O Christmas/Christmas With" (Real Gone two-fer featuring 1952 and 1964 LPs, one of which makes its CD debut)
MANTOVANI--"Christmas Carols" (CD re-issue of OOP 1958 album from Real Gone)
MITCH MILLER--"Christmas Sing Along With Mitch (Expanded Edition)" (1958 classic gets its first complete and authorized CD issue)
CHRISTY NOCKLES--"The Thrill Of Hope" (First Christmas album from CCM veteran)
ROBERT SHAW CHORALE--"Christmas Hymns & Carols, Vol. 1 (Expanded Edition)" (Expanded version of 1957 LP from Real Gone)
MARK SMEBY--"Hope For The Holidays" (Second Christmas set from Nashville Based Pop oriented CCM artist; his 1st, "Christmas", released 2011)
LUTHER VANDROSS--"This Is Christmas" (Vinyl edition of the 1995 R&B classic)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Bluegrass Power Picks" (Christmas edition of the popular Bluegrass Power Picks line from Rural Rhythm Records)
VARIOUS--"The Classic Big Band Christmas Album" (2-LP set of Big Band era classics from Les Brown, Spike Jones, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, etc.)
VARIOUS--"The Classic Christmas 80s Album" (Sony's surprising comp hit on CD in 2015 comes to VINYL)
VARIOUS--"A Very Merry Golden Records Christmas" (Remastered version of 2012 CD featuring numerous celebrities like Ed Asner)
VARIOUS--"The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas" (SACD-Hybrid of the best of the season for audiophiles; Jose Feliciano, Ray Charles, Bing, etc.)
VARIOUS--"The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas" (Audiophile 200gm 2-LP vinyl version of above; Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Bobby Helms, etc.)
THE VENTURES--"Christmas Album" (Both the stereo and mono mixes of this 1965 classic--first time on CD for the mono--from Real Gone)
NOVEMBER 8
VOCTAVE--"The Spirit of the Season" (Brilliant Florida a cappella group)
VOCTAVE--"The Spirit Of The Season" (Found a hard copy CD listing, finally)
NOVEMBER 11
DAVID BAZAN--"Dark Sacred Night" (David finally gives us the long awaited Christmas album; Ltd. Ed. blue with white snow vinyl)
DAVID BAZAN--"Dark Sacred Night" (CD version of the above)
DAVID BAZAN--"Christmas Bonus" (4 song Vinyl Christmas EP from Indie star)
GARTH BROOKS & TRISHA YEARWOOD--"Christmas Together" (Country Christmas duets)
EMPTY HOUSES--"Holiday" (5 song EP from Detroit Soulful Indie Pop trio)
DAWN FOSS--"The Joy Of The Season" (Christian/Inspirational singer/songwriter/author)
KEITH HARKIN--"Nollaig" (Solo "acoustic orchestral Christmas album from Ireland-born Celtic Thunder singer/songwriter)
J.J. HELLER--"Unto Us" (Christian Folk and Alt Rock singer/songwriter with her first full-length Christmas album; Kickstarter funded)
JESSIE KOL--"Christmas Time Is Here" (Second Christmas EP from Nashville based Jazz and Roots singer)
GAELYNN LEA--"Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn" (Solo effort from brilliant and unforgettable Murder Of Crows fiddle player)
LIONSCLUB--"X-Mas And Holiday Greetings" (German Ska band; very cool)
JANE LYNCH--"Swingin' Little Christmas" (10 familiar songs and 5 new ones; kitschy Cabaret style on Glee star's Christmas album)
JACKIE MITTOO/DON DRUMMOND--"After Christmas"/"Heavenless" (12" vinyl IMPORT split single of classic Ska and Ska Jazz tunes)
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & JOHN FARNHAM--"Friends For Christmas" (Import Christmas album featuring 2 Australian legends)
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN & JOHN FARNHAM--"Friends For Christmas" (Digital version of above available stateside)
LESLIE ODOM JR. --"Simply Christmas" (The star of the musical "Hamilton")
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI--"Christmas With Pavarotti" (2-CD collection of performances by the late tenor; includes Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, others)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Holiday" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive box set containing all 3 of their Christmas albums)
MATT POND PA--"Winter Lives" (Winter themed set from Indie Alt Rock group; lots of other Indie stalwarts along for this ride)
MATT POND PA--"Winter Lives" (Vinyl version of above)
STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS--"Party At The Holiday, All Night Long" (Bayou Pop & Cajun Country from Louisiana band)
TIM RUSHLOW--"Classic Christmas" (Looks to be a straight reissue of 2014 Big Band Crooner effort from former Country star)
SALT OF THE SOUND--"Waiting For The Dawn" (Ambient CCM/Worship group from Sweden)
SHEL--"Winter Fairyland" (6-song Indie Folk Pop EP from 4 sisters in Colorado; brilliantly fresh and nostalgic)
SINGERS UNLIMITED--"Christmas" (IMPORT vinyl re-issue of traditional vocal group 1972 LP, released on CD in 1990)
SOUNDTRACK--"Almost Christmas"
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve" (Barnes & Noble Exclusive BLUE VINYL version of remastered 2001 album)
KIM WILDE--"Wilde Winter Songbook" (Kim's 2013 Christmas set with 6 additional tracks and a bonus DVD)
WONDERLUX--"Christmas Eve" (Surf instrumentals with a funky Noir Lounge twist; very cool)
NOVEMBER 13
BAMTONE--"Christmas Wish" (Sweet, joyful, nostalgic Indie Pop Christmas instrumentals from Toronto based artist)
MEGAN HILTY--"A Merry Little Christmas" (Star of Broadway and the NBC show "SMASH"; for now, hard copies are only available at Megan's shows)
NOVEMBER 14
DAVID CASSIDY--"David Cassidy Christmas EP" (Digital only release from the former Partridge Family vocalist)
AMANDA HAGEL--"Listen With Your Heart" (Canadian Country singer)
JANE LYNCH--"Swingin' Little Christmas" (Hard copy CD version of the album released digitally November 11)
RAY STEVENS--"Mary and Joseph and The Baby and Me" (New Ray Stevens album covers the waterfront; everything from religious to silly)
WHITE GIPSY--"White Gipsy" (Canadian trio doing the Django Gypsy Jazz thing)
NOVEMBER 15
MARK FLUGGE--"A CHAMBER JAZZ CHRISTMAS" (A collection of holiday performances from this late composer, educator and Jazz pianist)
VARIOUS--"Le Christmas Album" (Country Christmas music....from France; a Danse Floor Magazine CD)
NOVEMBER 16
JAYMAY--"Fallin' Like Snow" (Indie singer/songwriter from New York)
MAY J.--"Christmas Songs" (Japanese Pop & R&B singer)
VARIOUS--"Hey! It;s Christmas!" (Festive compilation of Alt Rock, Indie Pop, and Punk by Emotional Rescue)
EYAL VILNER BIG BAND--"Hanukkah" (Big Band Jazz & Swing arrangements of some of the best known songs of Hanukkah)
NOVEMBER 18
AINO VENNA--"Aino Vennan Joulu" (Finnish singer/songwriter who combines classic cabaret chanson with Indie Folk and Pop)
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL--"Lone Star Christmas Night" (3rd Christmas set from famed Country Swing band)
JON BATISTE--"Christmas With Jon Batiste" (Amazon "original" from genre defying artist; hard copies are CD-R)
JOHN BERRY--"Christmas" (South Carolina Country and Christian artist known most for his Christmas music; no idea why its listed as an import)
CASPAR BABYPANTS--"Winter Party" (Seattle Alt Rock artist who makes children's music that adults can enjoy)
NEIL DIAMOND--"Acoustic Christmas" (Vinyl edition of Neil's 4th Christmas album, released on CD 10/28)
CARA DILLON--"Upon A Winter's Night" (Indie Folk & Celtic artist from the UK; John Smith was supposed to be on the record, too)
FOR KING & COUNTRY--"Into The Silent Night (Expanded)" (Digital re-issue of 2011 EP with one new track, "Glorious")
JIM GALLOWAY & JAY McSHANN--"Jim & Jay's Christmas" (Reissue of Sackville Swing Jazz set from 1992, last reissued in 2008)
AMY GRANT--"Tennessee Christmas" (Vinyl edition of new Grant Christmas set; CD scheduled for release 10/21)
GUITAR JACK & DENISE DACLAN--"A Blues Christmas" (LA Blues group)
THE LOST FINGERS--"Christmas Caravan" (Canadian group that takes Pop and Rock hits and converts them to Gypsy Jazz; Awesome stuff)
WYNTON MARSALIS & THE JAZZ FROM LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA--"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"/"Little Drummer Boy" (7" single)
MARC MARTEL--"The Silent Night EP" (Former vocalist for Downhere with 7-song EP)
KACEY MUSGRAVES--"A Very Kacey Christmas" (Vinyl version of Country CD set for release 10/28)
KACEY MUSGRAVES--"A Very Kacey Christmas" (Amazon Exclusive VINYL version of above; no clue what the difference is)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Christmas" (Vinyl edition of CD released 10/21)
JOHN "ELVIS" SCHRODER--"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"/"Gonna Be Your Santa" (Vinyl 7" from Portland Punk Elvis act)
VARIOUS--"Big City Christmas" (A Bear Family comp ranging from Pat Boone to Chuck Berry)
VARIOUS--"Jazzy Christmas" (Budget priced 10 CD set featuring 14 classic Jazz Christmas albums, including Ella, Charles Brown, Stan Kenton, more)
VARIOUS--"Rock N Roll Christmas" (Import collection of 50s and 60s Christmas tunes; includes Chuck Berry, Marlene Paul, the Vel Mares and more)
RITA WILSON--"The Christmas Sessions" (Actress and singer)
NOVEMBER 20
HELEN WELCH--"Home For Christmas" (Versatile Jazz singer/songwriter; samples sound fantastic)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas Provo, Vol. 3" (Third Christmas collection from the city of Provo, Utah; 100% of proceeds go to local charities)
NOVEMBER 23
DAROL ANGER & EMY PHELPS--"Darol & Emy's Keepin-It-In-The-Fam Holiday Music" (Legendary Jazz, Folk & New Age artist and friends)
JUKE HOUSE--"Juke House Christmas" (Jump Blues band from Illinois)
KODACHROME BABIES--"A Very Kodachrome Christmas" (Sunshine Pop with an Indie flavor; hard copy CDs are at shows only for now)
THE WHISKEY DARLINGS--"The Christmas Songs" (Americana/Folk duo based in Oregon; if there are CDs, they would be available at shows)
NOVEMBER 25
PAUL BELL--"Merry Christmas" (British Indie Folk Pop artist; Import? I guess. Pre-order through Bandcamp)
ENYA--"And Winter Came" (Celtic New Age vocalist's 2008 Christmas album comes to vinyl)
HANNAH EPPERSON--"Raise The White Flag"/"Dreaming Of A White Christmas" (Snowflakes single 7" white vinyl limited to 300)
JOSH GARRELS--"The Light Came Down" (CCM Alt Folk/Neo-Soul artist based in Portland, Oregon)
GATLIN BROTHERS BAND--"We Say Merry Christmas" (Country band featuring Larry Gatlin and brothers)
JOSE "JUICY" GONZALES TRIO--"Linus & Juicy" (Great Jazz from Seattle artist)
THE HAYWAINS--"Who Needs Summer?"/"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (Snowflakes single 7" white vinyl limited to 300)
INSANE CLOWN POSSE--"A Carnival Christmas EP" (7" vinyl that looks to be a Record Store Day release)
JIVE TURKEYS--"Get Down Santa"/"Funky Jesus" (Limited Edition GREEN Vinyl 7" of 2010 Funk single; only 300 pressed)
ALED JONES--"One Voice At Christmas" (Popular UK Classical Crossover artist)
JENNIFER LICKO--"The Lights Of Christmas" (Appalachian flavored Celtic Folk from award winning NC artist)
MANHATTAN LOVE SUICIDES--"Look Who's Coming To Town"/"Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" (Snowflakes 7" white vinyl ltd to 300)
KYLIE MINOGUE--"Kylie Christmas: Snow Queen Edition" (6 new tracks; 22 in all)
MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON--"This Christmas Too" (The Nelson Boys back with more holiday cheer)
PENNY & SPARROW--"Christmas Songs" (Alt Folk/Alt Rock duo)
KAT PERKINS--"A Kat Perkins Christmas II" (Roots rocker)
ROPE STORE--"Never Had Christmas"/"A Winter's Tale" (Snowflakes single 7" white vinyl limited to 300)
RUN DMC--"Christmas In Hollis" (Picture Disc vinyl release for Black Friday Record Store Day)
SNOWFLAKES SINGLES--2016 Bundle (all 4 of the 2016 Snowflakes singles at a lower price than buying them separately)
SOUTH PARK--"Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics" (1999 album pressed to Brown "scented" vinyl for Black Friday Record Store Day)
VARIOUS--"A Blackwatch Christmas, Vol. VI" (Free download comp from Oklahoma recording studio featuring Indie and Alt Rock)
VARIOUS--"Happy Holidays, I Miss You" (Free download of InVogue label comp featuring Alt Rock, Hardcore and Pop Punk)
VARIOUS--"Happy Holidays, I Miss You" (Hard copy CD of InVogue label comp--limited to 100--featuring Alt Rock, Hardcore and Pop Punk)
VARIOUS--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 4" (More retro Christmas madness from Surf and Retro Rock authorities--Double Crown Records)
VARIOUS--"Silverado Family Christmas" (Independent Country label from Nashville with holiday collection featuring their stable of artists)
VARIOUS--"A Very Cherry Christmas, Vol. 11" (After skipping 2015, the Indie Alt Rock/Alt Pop Cherryade collection is back! CDs limited to just 200)
VOCAL LINE--"It's Coming On Christmas" (A Cappella choir from Denmark; mp3 version here)
HAWKSLEY WORKMAN--"Almost A Full Moon" (Limited Edition Record Store Day release of classic Xmas album; possibly Canada only; download code for bonus tracks)
NOVEMBER 26
FARMER & THE MARKETS--"Merry Christmas" (Arkansas based Indie Folk Pop group; hard copy CDs are said to be coming)
IN FULL SWING--"Let It Swing! Let It Swing! Let It Swing!" (Australian Swing band, not to be confused with the Ohio based Swing band)
VARIOUS--"And They Killed Christmas" (Vinyl of CD released October 28)
DECEMBER 1
JAMES LAZZERONI--"My Piano Christmas" (Meditative solo piano Christmas)
THE NECOMS & WISON--"Red Roost Family Christmas Album" (Indie Country ans Country Rock EP featuring Josh Newcom & Kyle Wilson)
SHIR SOUL--"Holiday Shir" (Music of the Jewish holidays, including Hannukah, from great a cappella group)
SLOAN--"Kids Come Back Again At Christmas"/"December 25" (Ltd. ed. RED vinyl 7" SOLD OUT; Canadian Indie Rock/Power Pop band)
VARIOUS--"All I Want For Christmas: GMR Xmzx VII" (The latest collection of Alt, Indie, & Garage Rock from Green Monkey Records)
DECEMBER 2
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT--"Christmas Album" (Nashville Bluegrass/Americana Quintet; physical CDs available at live shows only)
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT--"Christmas Album" (Nashville Bluegrass/Americana Quintet; physical CDs available at live shows only)
ERASURE--"Snow Globe" (Vinyl release of UK Synth Pop band's 13 track 2013 seasonal set)
ERASURE--"Snow Globe (Deluxe Nutcracker Edition)" (Vinyl release of expanded edition of UK Synth Pop group's 2013 seasonal set)
HIDDEN AGENDA DELUXE & CARTER SAMPSON--"Christmas From Amsterdam to Oklahoma" (Dutch Americana band with Oklahoma vocalist)
LOW--"Christmas" (Rough Trade Exclusive WHITE VINYL issue of 1999 classic; Ltd to 500, Rough Trade has 250 with the rest being sold at Low gigs)
JOSEPH WASHINGTON JR.--"Merry Christmas To You" (Limited Edition Candy Cane VINYL of classic and rare 1981 Funk/Soul LP)
NO PROMISES--"A No Promises Christmas" (A Cappella group from Cincinnati)
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON--"Once Upon A Christmas" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm GREEN vinyl LP of 1984 set; from Friday Music)
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON--"Once Upon A Christmas" (Ltd. Ed. 180gm WHITE vinyl LP of 1984 set; from Friday Music)
BECKAH SHAE--"Let It Snow" (Second Christmas full-length from soulful pop CCM artist; CDs due out 12/20)
EMILY SMITH--"Songs For Christmas" (Award winning Scottish Folk, Celtic and Folk Pop singer)
SOUNDTRACK--"Elf" (Import Limited Edition Collector Grade Snowflake Glitter Vinyl of soundtrack to 2003 classic)
BEN TAYLOR--"Christmas Is Family" (4 song precursor to full 2017 holiday album from son of James Taylor and Carly Simon)
VARIOUS--"It's Still Better To Give Than Receive" (Alt Rock/Pop Punk collection from Scylla Records in UK; all proceeds to charity; digital available)
DECEMBER 5
MANDOPONY--"Christmas Is For Punks" (Straight ahead Punk renditions of traditional songs of the season)
NATHAN PACHECO--"Christmas Stories" (Classical Crossover artist; see Dec. 9 for hard copy CD-EP via Pledge Music)
DECEMBER 6
JIMMY BUFFETT--"Tis The Season" (White VINYL version of CD released 10/28)
DECEMBER 8
EUGENE MARLOW HERITAGE ENSEMBLE--"A Not So Silent Night" (Jazz takes on Christmas and Hanukkah standards)
DECEMBER 9
PENNAL JOHNSON--"Christmas On Polk Street" (Jazz/Funk bassist from Chicago)
THE KILLERS--"Don't Waste Your Wishes" (CD collection of the band's annual Christmas songs, available only from the band; proceeds to RED)
KISSING PARTY--"Winter In The Pub" (Collection of seasonal tunes from Indie "Slop Pop" Denver group and favorites of ours, here at Stubbys)
CARLA MORRISON--"La Nina Del Tambor" (Digital EP from Mexican singer/songwriter, seasoned with Jazz and Blues)
DONNY MOST--"Swinging Down The Chimney Tonight" (EP; Ralph Malph from Happy Days singing and swinging, Rat Pack style)
NEW HOPE OAHU--"Hope Of All Hopes" (CCM/Modern Worship with Hawaiian seasonings)
NATHAN PACHECO--"Christmas Stories" (6 song EP from Classical Crossover artist; features a guest appearance by Mairead Nesbit of Celtic Woman)
THE TEN TENORS--"Our Christmas Wish" (Amazon Exclusive; All profits up to 1/31/17 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Favorites" (Digital release from Concord with an exquisite and eclectic track list....from Andy Williams to the Fruit Bats)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Is Here" (CCM compilation)
VICE SQUAD--"Sock It To Me Santa" (5-song CD-EP limited to 500 from UK Punk band that loves making Christmas tunes that Rock)
DECEMBER 12
HOT BREAKFAST!--"The Holiday Shift" (Holidays and humor go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and Hot Breakfast! do it as well as anyone)
RE-EDUCATION CAMP--"Christmas At The Camp" (8-song EP from Kentucky Rap and Hip Hop Blues Rock band)
DECEMBER 16
HEATHER FINDLAY BAND--"I Am Snow" (Winter themed set from former vocalist for Alt Folk/Progressive Rock band Mostly Autumn)
GUCCI MANE--"The Return of East Atlanta Santa" (iTunes & Apple Music exclusive digital release; Atlanta based Rapper and Trap pioneer)
DECEMBER 20
SCARLETT & DISHER--"This Year's End" (Third holiday EP from brilliant Alt Pop duo, each painting in a different hue of the season)
BECKAH SHAE--"Let It Snow" (Second Christmas full-length from soulful pop CCM artist; digital version released 12/2)
DECEMBER 23
GASPARD ROYANT--"I Can't Believe It's Christmas" (Import VINYL EP from German Retro Rocker)
TBA
Apocalypse Kow (Canadian a cappella comedy/parody group go Christmas; funded via Indiegogo)
Ana Gasteyer ("Joyful and ridiculous" Christmas set from Broadway star and former SNL cast member)
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)
Ellis Hall (Soul singer and Ray Charles protege; reminds some of Charles, others of Stevie Wonder)
Jason & Denise--"Love Has Come" (Kickstarter funded Christmas set from great sounding Christian Folk Pop duo)
Jason Kabler (Country/Pop/Rock artist planning EP of Christmas duets; had a 2010 song called "Christmas Songs")
Little Big Town (Modern Country band pushed back Christmas album project from last year due to Jimi Westbrook's vocal chord surgery)
The Piano Guys -- "A Family Christmas" (Vinyl release from Razor & Tie of 2013 CD from Classical/Pop Crossover group)
Reverb (Florida State University a cappella group)
Cliff Richard (His name having been cleared, Cliff returns to the studio for an all new Christmas record; said to be a Rock N Roll set)
Roy & Rosemary (Eclectic duo whose styles range from Old Timey fiddle music to Jazz to Classical; earlier Xmas effort with Mary Zilba)
Stephanie Samuel -- "Secret Light" (4 song Christmas EP from Indie Alt CCM artist; Kickstarter funded)
William Shatner (Capt. Kirk working on new holiday songs with Ben Folds)
Barry Sparks (Rock bass and guitar player who has been with Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Michael Schenker and more)
The Stetler Trio (Inspirational Gospel from Florida family trio)
Ronnie Lee Twist (NOVEMBER) (Las Vegas Rockabilly artist and friends)
Aaron Watson (Country artist who scored big with 2015 release "The Underdog")
Windsor Glee Club (200 person choir with 7 song EP recorded at Abbey Road)
Apocalypse Kow (Canadian a cappella comedy/parody group go Christmas; funded via Indiegogo)
Ana Gasteyer ("Joyful and ridiculous" Christmas set from Broadway star and former SNL cast member)
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)
Ellis Hall (Soul singer and Ray Charles protege; reminds some of Charles, others of Stevie Wonder)
Jason & Denise--"Love Has Come" (Kickstarter funded Christmas set from great sounding Christian Folk Pop duo)
Jason Kabler (Country/Pop/Rock artist planning EP of Christmas duets; had a 2010 song called "Christmas Songs")
Little Big Town (Modern Country band pushed back Christmas album project from last year due to Jimi Westbrook's vocal chord surgery)
The Piano Guys -- "A Family Christmas" (Vinyl release from Razor & Tie of 2013 CD from Classical/Pop Crossover group)
Reverb (Florida State University a cappella group)
Cliff Richard (His name having been cleared, Cliff returns to the studio for an all new Christmas record; said to be a Rock N Roll set)
Roy & Rosemary (Eclectic duo whose styles range from Old Timey fiddle music to Jazz to Classical; earlier Xmas effort with Mary Zilba)
Stephanie Samuel -- "Secret Light" (4 song Christmas EP from Indie Alt CCM artist; Kickstarter funded)
William Shatner (Capt. Kirk working on new holiday songs with Ben Folds)
Barry Sparks (Rock bass and guitar player who has been with Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Michael Schenker and more)
The Stetler Trio (Inspirational Gospel from Florida family trio)
Ronnie Lee Twist (NOVEMBER) (Las Vegas Rockabilly artist and friends)
Aaron Watson (Country artist who scored big with 2015 release "The Underdog")
Windsor Glee Club (200 person choir with 7 song EP recorded at Abbey Road)
POSSIBLE
Band of Merrymakers (Christmas supergroup plotting next album after 2015 success; I, personally, don't expect it this year, but they will be back)
Pat Benatar (Got a single last Christmas. More coming?)
Denisha Brace (Young Opera soprano recording 9 song EP of classical Catholic Christmas songs)
Albert Bouchard (Former drummer in Blue Oyster Cult)
Robin Bullock & Steve Baughman (2 Folk guitarists, who also draw from Celtic and Appalachian traditions, making beautiful music together)
Toni Byrd (Jazz vocalist and songwriter from Atlanta)
Kristin Chenoweth
Larry Costa (Old School crooner and entertainer is working on a Christmas album)
David & Don (David Schelzel of The Ocean Blue and Don Paris of The Innocence Mission)
Beth Ford (Holiday EP possible from 15 year old Folk Pop/Alt Pop singer/songwriter)
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)
Niklas Kvarforth (Controversial Swedish Black Metal artist)
Damien Lawson (former finalist on "The Voice")
Avril Lavigne
The Lighthouse Keepers (Indie Folk Quintet)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
Demi Lovato (She may be leaving the music biz for good, but there were rumors of a Christmas record earlier; we'll see how it plays out)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (We've reached "I don't care anymore" territory)
Bridgit Mendler (Actress and Pop/Alt Pop artist)
Kelley Mooney (CCM artist from Canada)
MYMP (Acoustic Filipino group--full name Make Your Momma Proud--will have a Christmas album either this year or next)
Katy Perry (Or maybe last year's single--never available for purchase--was just another Perry tease)
Ritchee Price (63 year old Jazz trumpet artist who worked for years in the Lionel Hampton and Count Basie Orchestras)
Smokey Robinson
Joe Schmidt (Christian Country singer)
Melvin Seals (Christmas carols on the organ, with reverence and without Jazz from longtime member of the Jerry Garcia Band)
Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani (It's been rumored that the couple plans on dropping a Christmas duets album)
Shania Twain
Lisa Wenger (Roots/Blues artist from Minnesota)
Amelia White (Alt Country/Americana artist)
Band of Merrymakers (Christmas supergroup plotting next album after 2015 success; I, personally, don't expect it this year, but they will be back)
Pat Benatar (Got a single last Christmas. More coming?)
Denisha Brace (Young Opera soprano recording 9 song EP of classical Catholic Christmas songs)
Albert Bouchard (Former drummer in Blue Oyster Cult)
Robin Bullock & Steve Baughman (2 Folk guitarists, who also draw from Celtic and Appalachian traditions, making beautiful music together)
Toni Byrd (Jazz vocalist and songwriter from Atlanta)
Kristin Chenoweth
Larry Costa (Old School crooner and entertainer is working on a Christmas album)
David & Don (David Schelzel of The Ocean Blue and Don Paris of The Innocence Mission)
Beth Ford (Holiday EP possible from 15 year old Folk Pop/Alt Pop singer/songwriter)
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)
Niklas Kvarforth (Controversial Swedish Black Metal artist)
Damien Lawson (former finalist on "The Voice")
Avril Lavigne
The Lighthouse Keepers (Indie Folk Quintet)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
Demi Lovato (She may be leaving the music biz for good, but there were rumors of a Christmas record earlier; we'll see how it plays out)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (We've reached "I don't care anymore" territory)
Bridgit Mendler (Actress and Pop/Alt Pop artist)
Kelley Mooney (CCM artist from Canada)
MYMP (Acoustic Filipino group--full name Make Your Momma Proud--will have a Christmas album either this year or next)
Katy Perry (Or maybe last year's single--never available for purchase--was just another Perry tease)
Ritchee Price (63 year old Jazz trumpet artist who worked for years in the Lionel Hampton and Count Basie Orchestras)
Smokey Robinson
Joe Schmidt (Christian Country singer)
Melvin Seals (Christmas carols on the organ, with reverence and without Jazz from longtime member of the Jerry Garcia Band)
Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani (It's been rumored that the couple plans on dropping a Christmas duets album)
Shania Twain
Lisa Wenger (Roots/Blues artist from Minnesota)
Amelia White (Alt Country/Americana artist)
2017 (possible)
Herb Alpert (First Christmas album from the instrumental icon since 1968; will include Richard Carpenter singing "Merry Christmas Darling")
Holly Arballo (Jazz/Folk/Alt Pop artist from Salt Lake City brewing up a Christmas set)
James Basnett (CCM worship artist)
BlackHawk (Country Rock band best known for their 90s hits)
Fifth Harmony (Female vocal group)
Hanson (The pop/rock brother trio who gave us "Mmm Bop" still going strong & set to record their 2nd Christmas set, 20 years on from "Snowed In")
The Mavericks (We had a solo Christmas album from Raul Malo a while back; the full band's holiday effort is now scheduled for October 2017)
Martina McBride (Finally finishing up the album she hinted at a few years back; expect a jazzier crooner style from the Country superstar)
One Direction
Dolly Parton
Jimmy Rankin (Canadian Country singer planning festive set for 2017 with his sisters, Cookie and Heather)
Dylan Scott (Country artist)
Shayna Steele (Long time performer who has worked with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Dolly Parton working on an album of Jazzy Soul)
Lindsey Stirling (Classical Crossover artist and YouTube star; Classical/Hip Hop violinist)
Sultans of String (Delayed from 2016; Jazz and World Music combined; Guest Stars to be revealed at a later date)
Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon plans full holiday album; EP available now)
Tenth Avenue North -- "Decade The Halls" (CCM group)
Sal Valentinetti (September) (Classic crooner)
Herb Alpert (First Christmas album from the instrumental icon since 1968; will include Richard Carpenter singing "Merry Christmas Darling")
Holly Arballo (Jazz/Folk/Alt Pop artist from Salt Lake City brewing up a Christmas set)
James Basnett (CCM worship artist)
BlackHawk (Country Rock band best known for their 90s hits)
Fifth Harmony (Female vocal group)
Hanson (The pop/rock brother trio who gave us "Mmm Bop" still going strong & set to record their 2nd Christmas set, 20 years on from "Snowed In")
The Mavericks (We had a solo Christmas album from Raul Malo a while back; the full band's holiday effort is now scheduled for October 2017)
Martina McBride (Finally finishing up the album she hinted at a few years back; expect a jazzier crooner style from the Country superstar)
One Direction
Dolly Parton
Jimmy Rankin (Canadian Country singer planning festive set for 2017 with his sisters, Cookie and Heather)
Dylan Scott (Country artist)
Shayna Steele (Long time performer who has worked with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Dolly Parton working on an album of Jazzy Soul)
Lindsey Stirling (Classical Crossover artist and YouTube star; Classical/Hip Hop violinist)
Sultans of String (Delayed from 2016; Jazz and World Music combined; Guest Stars to be revealed at a later date)
Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon plans full holiday album; EP available now)
Tenth Avenue North -- "Decade The Halls" (CCM group)
Sal Valentinetti (September) (Classic crooner)
