The LIST 2017
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 2016 list here and the 2015 List here. The 2014 List is here. See the 2012 List here. See 2011 List here. There was no List in 2013. I make no promises on (attempted) completeness this year. Let's just see how it goes.
NEW / REISSUE / DIGITAL ONLY / DIGITAL REISSUE / VINYL / CD-DVD / DVD / EXCLUSIVE / IMPORT / BLU-RAY / VOD / CASSETTE /SACD
JUNE 12
VARIOUS ARTISTS--"Christmas Time Back Home" (Digital Re-issue of 1965 Rebel LP featuring Jimmy Haney, Country Gentlemen, more)
JUNE 30
PAUL BRANDT--"Shall I Play For You" (Re-issue of 1998 album from Canadian Country artist; album features a duet with Terri Clark)
JULY 5
KENNY BURRELL--"Have Yourself A Soulful Little Christmas" (Digital Re-issue of Kenny's Jazz Christmas classic recorded for Chess in 1966)
JULY 7
JOYCE MANOR--"Christmas Card"/"Constant Nothing" (Vinyl Alt Punk single; "Constant Nothing" is the A-side; "Christmas Card" is from 2014)
DEBBIE WILLIAMS--"When Christmas Was Christmas" (Wide release of 2016 Christmas album from the former Justine Johns)
JULY 21
LAURA STAVE--"I Pray On Christmas" (Pop/MOR set from spiritual artist, weaving through many sounds and styles)
JULY 28
DIANA PANTON--"Christmas Kiss" (Canadian re-issue of 2012 album; traditional with a jazzy touch)
ROD STEWART--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Bonus Track Version) (Features a bonus duet of "Red Suited Superman" with Karise Eden)
AUGUST 4
CANTIBLE--THE LONDON QUARTET--"A Song For Christmas" (Domestic release of last year's UK a cappella Classical Crossover holiday set)
AUGUST 14
KIM ROBERTSON--"Christmas Lullaby II" (Master of the Celtic and New Age harp returns with her 4th Christmas album; CD due in October)
AUGUST 20
MARY SCHWARTZ--"Christmas Pierced (The Birth of Hope)" (Interesting and pleasing fusion of Folk, Jazz, and Worship)
AUGUST 25
THE SCENE--"I Heart Xmas 2" (Second set of spritely fun Pop/Rock--and other--instrumental tunes; intended as production music, but cool)
SPARROWS AND CROWS--"12 Days of Christmas" (Digital re-issue of Folk artist Glen Toribio's 2010 Christmas album, with each day getting a song)
SEPTEMBER 1
DAVID IMHOF--"Christmas Rocks!" (NC Multi-Instrumentalist, creator of music for TV, film & production, with a set of Rock Xmas instrumentals)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND (with Singing Sergeants)--"A Merry Little Christmas" (Re-issue of 2000 album)
VARIOUS ARTISTS--"Soulful X-Mas" (Nice digital collection of Christmas Soul--from Otis Redding to the Quad City DJs--from the WB catalog)
SEPTEMBER 8
MERCER ELLINGTON & DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA--"Take The Holiday Train" (CD re-issue of budget 1980 release; personal opinion? Eh)
IDINA MENZEL--"Holiday Wishes" (Vinyl release of artist's 2014 holiday set)
VARIOUS--"Celebrating Christmas Down Country Lanes" (2-CD Jasmine collection of vintage Country Christmas; Red Sovine, Elton Britt, more)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Way Back Home" (2-CD Jasmine collection of vintage Pop & MOR, including many previously unreleased performances)
SEPTEMBER 15
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA--"Burkhardt: Rejoice" (Wide release of excellent DSO program of both Classical and Jazz, recorded live)
THE KING'S SINGERS--"Christmas Presence" (Live program taking the listener through the many eras and styles of Christmas music)
SEPTEMBER 22
MARIAH CAREY--"Merry Christmas II You" (Vinyl re-issue of Mariah's second Christmas set has been pending for some time)
BING CROSBY--"Christmas Classics" (Vinyl release of 2006 collection, itself an expanded/remastered version of a 1999 collection, and so on)
LADY ANTEBELLUM--"On This Winter's Night" (Vinyl release of Country act's 2012 Christmas album)
REBA McENTYRE--Merry Christmas To You" (Vinyl re-issue of Reba's first Christmas set, originally released in 1987)
REBECCA SPENCER--"Still, Still, Still" (Actress and singer with what is described as "A Christmas Collector's Fantasia")
RINGO STARR--"I Wanna Be Santa Claus" (Vinyl release of former Beatles' drummer's 1999 Christmas album)
SEPTEMBER 29
HERB ALPERT--"The Christmas Wish" (Legendary performer/composer/producer's first Christmas set since 1968's "Christmas Album")
HERB ALPERT--"The Christmas Wish" (2-LP Vinyl version of above featuring gatefold cover)
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS--"20th Anniversary Christmas" (Concord Jazz release featuring Rick Braun, Dave Benoit, & Peter White)
OCTOBER 3
CHRIS NOLE--"Toyland" (Versatile pianist offers up his 2nd Christmas album, this one a largely New Age outing)
OCTOBER 6
COLBIE CAILLAT--"Christmas In The Sand" (Vinyl release of Colbie's 2012 Christmas album)
ALABAMA--"American Christmas" (Third Christmas set from iconic Country group)
FANTASIA--"Christmas After Midnight" (2004 American Idol winner; guest appearance from CeeLo Green, vinyl pushed back to Nov. 3)
ALAN JACKSON--"Let It Be Christmas" (Re-issue of Jackson's 2002 Christmas set)
DARIUS RUCKER--"Home For The Holidays" (Vinyl release of Hootie's 2014 Christmas album; yes, calling him Hootie probably annoys him)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas"
VARIOUS--"NOW That's What I Call Merry Christmas" (Latest from the NOW folks features familiar standards plus Bieber and Ariana Grande)
OCTOBER 13
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (All New Christmas album from 90's Boy Band, who re-united in 2012)
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (Target exclusive version with two extra songs)
BONEY M--"Christmas Album" (Vinyl re-issue of 1981 Christmas set)
JONATHAN CAIN--"Unsung Noel" (2nd solo CCM Christmas set from long time keyboard player for The Babys and Journey)
SUSAN HOLLOWAY--"Joy To The World" (2nd Christmas set from Classical Crossover/New Age/Pop violinist; her first is here)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"Christmas Song" (Vinyl Issue of 2007 release)
REBA McENTYRE--"My Kind of Christmas" (Wide release of last year's Cracker Barrel exclusive, featuring 3 new tracks)
VARIOUS--"Holidays Rule, Vol. 2" (Follow up to successful 2012 collection)
OCTOBER 20
DOUG ANDERSON--"Back Porch Christmas" (Country flavored Christian/Gospel artist joined by 4th & Main on a homespun holiday effort)
DAVID ARKENSTONE--"Native Christmas" (New Age icon creates a Native American flavored soundscape on his latest Christmas album)
CASTING CROWNS--"It's Finally Christmas" (CCM favorites' 2nd Christmas set, following 2008's "Peace On Earth")
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Songs For Noelle" (Another year, another Christmas set from the Queen of Christmas; this one dedicated to her new daughter)
CHEAP TRICK--"Christmas Christmas"
HANNAH KERR--"Emmanuel" (Following her successful full-length debut "Overflow" earlier this year; check out last year's Jazzy Christmas single)
SAM LEVINE--"Smooth Christmas" (Green Hill Sax and Woodwind instrumentalist blows up an easy set of Smooth Jazz for the holidays)
CHARLIE McCOY--"Classic Country Christmas" (Multi-instrumentalist Country artist with a new instrumental Xmas album for Green Hill Music)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe" (Expanded edition of last year's a cappella holiday set)
THE PERRYS--"A Very Perry Christmas" (Nice sounding Southern Gospel group from Georgia)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas" (Vinyl version of release slated for October 6)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter" (First seasonal full-length from "The Hip Hop Violinist"; Pop/Celtic/Classical Crossover)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter" (Vinyl edition of the above)
SULTANS OF STRING--"Christmas Caravan" (World Music combined with Jazz and plenty of big name guest appearances)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Jazz 2" (Collection of Green Hill artists performing Smooth Jazz songs of the season)
VARIOUS--"Punk Rock Christmas" (Lmtd. Edition vinyl release of this 2015 Cleopatra collection featuring UK Subs, Anti-Nowhere League & more)
OCTOBER 23
EUPHONIC PROJECT--"Toyland" (Nice Ambient/New Age set)
OCTOBER 27
HANSON--"Finally It's Christmas" (2nd Christmas album from the Mmmm-Bop boys, 20 years after the first)
TRAIN--"Christmas In Tahoe [Deluxe Edition]" (Includes 5 tracks not included on the original CD)
THE WIGGLES--"Wiggly Wiggly Christmas" (Christmas collection from Australian group of Kids music)
VARIOUS--"Psych Out Christmas" (Vinyl edition of Cleopatra label's 2013 collection of Christmas Psych and Garage Rock)
NOVEMBER 3
AMES BROTHERS--"There'll Always Be A Christmas (60th Anniversary Edition)" (Original mono, remastered, on CD for first time from Real Gone)
DOU CONCERTANTE--"Perfect Light" (18 Christmas favorites arranged for Classical violin/piano duo)
PERCY FAITH--"Music of Christmas (Expanded Edition)" (All-time classic from 1959 remastered with additional tracks added; from Real Gone)
FANTASIA--"Christmas After Midnight" (Vinyl version of CD expected to release October 6)
AL GREEN--"Feels Like Christmas" (Vinyl release of Green's 2003 Christmas set)
DAVID IAN--"Vintage Christmas Trio" (All instrumental Jazz trio follow up to 2011's "Vintage Christmas")
COLIN JAMES--"Little Big Band Christmas" (Re-issue of 2007 release)
LOST FINGERS--"Coconut Christmas" (Follow-up to last year's "Christmas Caravan" from Canadian eclectic Jazz and Pop group)
CHANTE MOORE--"Christmas Back To You" (First holiday full-length from R&B diva)
MELANIE PENN--"Immanuel" (CCM with Pop and Country flavor; mostly original songs telling the Christmas story in the first person)
REO SPEEDWAGON--"Not So Silent Night" (Expanded edition of the group's 2009 Christmas album; 17 tracks in all)
ROBERT SHAW CHORALE--"Christmas Hymns & Carols Volume II" (CD Debut for Beautiful Music classic; from Real Gone)
WESTON SKAGGS--"Stories For Christmas" (Experimental Indie Folk CD; free download at Noisetrade)
SUPREMES--"The Ultimate Merry Christmas" (Real Gone 2-CD collection including previously unreleased mixes and tracks)
FRED WARING & THE PENNSYLVANIANS--"Twas The Night Before Christmas/Christmas Time" (Real Gone 2-fer; first time on CD!!)
VARIOUS--"Christmas On The Countryside" (Bear Family collection featuring several rarities and an originally unissued Marty Robbins master)
VARIOUS--"Soul Christmas" (The original 1968 Atco classic, collector's grade multi-color vinyl, numbered ltd. edition one time only pressing)
NOVEMBER 6
TRAVIS AUSTIN WRIGHT--"Litmas" (Soul and Pop from Chicago artist; could be digital only, but we'll list it as a CD 'til we know different)
NOVEMBER 10
CHRIS ISAAK--"Christmas Live On Soundstage" (CD/DVD combo of concert previously available as DVD only in 2008)
SMOKEY ROBINSON--"Christmas Everyday" (First solo Christmas set from Smokey is an Amazon exclusive; hard copy is CD-R only)
TENTH AVENUE NORTH--"Decade The Halls" (The popular CCM group lists this as "Volume 1")
NOVEMBER 17
GENE AUTRY--"Melody Ranch Christmas" (Vinyl issue of 2016 collection of Singing Cowboy's holiday radio performances, pushed back a few times)
AMBER LAWRENCE--"Aussie Aussie Christmas" (Australian Country singer; digital version more readily available)
MAGGIE McCLURE & SHANE HENRY--"A Classic Christmas" (Pop duo's follow-up to 2012 and 2015 holiday EPs; CDs limited to just 250)
JOEL PATTERSON--"Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar" (All instrumental set from Chicago artist recalls the sounds of Les Paul and Chet Atkins)
SHA NA NA--"Rockin' Christmas" (The oldies group has been digitally adding to their 2002 Xmas set every few years; now 22 tracks on CD)
SIA--"Everyday Is Christmas" (All original Christmas set from Australian singer/songwriter)
TARJA TURUNEN--"From Spirits and Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas)" (After trips into Classical, Nightwish vocalist has been back to rockin')
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas 2" (More Golden Age Christmas joy from the vaults of Capitol Records)
VARIOUS--"Holidays Rule, Vol. 2" (Vinyl version of collection out on CD on 10/13)
VARIOUS--"13 Days Of Christmas" (Roots label Bloodshot Records enters the holiday fray)
VARIOUS--"13 Days Of Christmas" (Green or red vinyl version of above)
NOVEMBER 24
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT--"Christmas Album" (Full length holiday set from Bluegrass/Americana band expands on 2016 digital EP)
PATTI LaBELLE--"Home For The Holidays With Friends" (Soul diva with, I believe, her fourth Christmas album)
THE MAVERICKS--"Christmas Time Is Comin' Round Again" (10" WHITE vinyl single from Raul Malo led group)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas With Elvis & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Deluxe)" (More "collaborations" with the dead; incl. hymns)
SOFIA TALVIK--"When Winter Comes" (Swedish Folk and Americana singer/songwriter with a collection focused on the darker side of the season)
DECEMBER 1
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (Vinyl edition of new Christmas set from 90s Boy Band released on CD !0/13)
TAV FALCO--"A Tav Falco Christmas" (Avant garde Psych Rock performance artist)
KATIE GARIBALDI--"Home Sweet Christmas" (San Francisco based Americana singer/songwriter with an entirely original album of Christmas music)
HERRICK--"Christmas With Herrick" (5 song EP from Alt. Country group)
THE OK FACTOR--"Have Yourself An OK Christmas" (IndieGoGo funded; second Christmas set from Midwest Folk/Neo-Classical fusion duo)
THE OK FACTOR--"Have Yourself An OK Christmas" (EXTREMELY LIMITED vinyl version of the above; only available through the Indiegogo campaign)
REO SPEEDWAGON--"Not So Silent Night" (Vinyl LP featuring 11 Christmas tracks from the Classic Rock band)
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas 2" (Vinyl edition of album released on CD 11/17; more Christmas joy from the Capitol Records vaults)
DECEMBER 15
THE BEATLES--"The Christmas Records" (Box set of 7" color vinyl singles for each of the Beatles original Christmas singles w/ liner notes, etc.)
SIA--"Everyday Is Christmas" (Vinyl version of all original holiday set released on CD 11/17)
DECEMBER 30
ENYA--"And Winter Came" (Vinyl issue of 2008 Celtic/New Age set; delayed from 2016)
DECEMBER 31
THE OVERTONES--"Saturday Night At The Movies (Christmas Edition)" (The oldies group's 2013 Best Of with tracks from their 2015 Xmas set)
VARIOUS ARTISTS--"Christmas Time Back Home" (Digital Re-issue of 1965 Rebel LP featuring Jimmy Haney, Country Gentlemen, more)
JUNE 30
PAUL BRANDT--"Shall I Play For You" (Re-issue of 1998 album from Canadian Country artist; album features a duet with Terri Clark)
JULY 5
KENNY BURRELL--"Have Yourself A Soulful Little Christmas" (Digital Re-issue of Kenny's Jazz Christmas classic recorded for Chess in 1966)
JULY 7
JOYCE MANOR--"Christmas Card"/"Constant Nothing" (Vinyl Alt Punk single; "Constant Nothing" is the A-side; "Christmas Card" is from 2014)
DEBBIE WILLIAMS--"When Christmas Was Christmas" (Wide release of 2016 Christmas album from the former Justine Johns)
JULY 21
LAURA STAVE--"I Pray On Christmas" (Pop/MOR set from spiritual artist, weaving through many sounds and styles)
JULY 28
DIANA PANTON--"Christmas Kiss" (Canadian re-issue of 2012 album; traditional with a jazzy touch)
ROD STEWART--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Bonus Track Version) (Features a bonus duet of "Red Suited Superman" with Karise Eden)
AUGUST 4
CANTIBLE--THE LONDON QUARTET--"A Song For Christmas" (Domestic release of last year's UK a cappella Classical Crossover holiday set)
AUGUST 14
KIM ROBERTSON--"Christmas Lullaby II" (Master of the Celtic and New Age harp returns with her 4th Christmas album; CD due in October)
AUGUST 20
MARY SCHWARTZ--"Christmas Pierced (The Birth of Hope)" (Interesting and pleasing fusion of Folk, Jazz, and Worship)
AUGUST 25
THE SCENE--"I Heart Xmas 2" (Second set of spritely fun Pop/Rock--and other--instrumental tunes; intended as production music, but cool)
SPARROWS AND CROWS--"12 Days of Christmas" (Digital re-issue of Folk artist Glen Toribio's 2010 Christmas album, with each day getting a song)
SEPTEMBER 1
DAVID IMHOF--"Christmas Rocks!" (NC Multi-Instrumentalist, creator of music for TV, film & production, with a set of Rock Xmas instrumentals)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND (with Singing Sergeants)--"A Merry Little Christmas" (Re-issue of 2000 album)
VARIOUS ARTISTS--"Soulful X-Mas" (Nice digital collection of Christmas Soul--from Otis Redding to the Quad City DJs--from the WB catalog)
SEPTEMBER 8
MERCER ELLINGTON & DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA--"Take The Holiday Train" (CD re-issue of budget 1980 release; personal opinion? Eh)
IDINA MENZEL--"Holiday Wishes" (Vinyl release of artist's 2014 holiday set)
VARIOUS--"Celebrating Christmas Down Country Lanes" (2-CD Jasmine collection of vintage Country Christmas; Red Sovine, Elton Britt, more)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Way Back Home" (2-CD Jasmine collection of vintage Pop & MOR, including many previously unreleased performances)
SEPTEMBER 15
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA--"Burkhardt: Rejoice" (Wide release of excellent DSO program of both Classical and Jazz, recorded live)
THE KING'S SINGERS--"Christmas Presence" (Live program taking the listener through the many eras and styles of Christmas music)
SEPTEMBER 22
MARIAH CAREY--"Merry Christmas II You" (Vinyl re-issue of Mariah's second Christmas set has been pending for some time)
BING CROSBY--"Christmas Classics" (Vinyl release of 2006 collection, itself an expanded/remastered version of a 1999 collection, and so on)
LADY ANTEBELLUM--"On This Winter's Night" (Vinyl release of Country act's 2012 Christmas album)
REBA McENTYRE--Merry Christmas To You" (Vinyl re-issue of Reba's first Christmas set, originally released in 1987)
REBECCA SPENCER--"Still, Still, Still" (Actress and singer with what is described as "A Christmas Collector's Fantasia")
RINGO STARR--"I Wanna Be Santa Claus" (Vinyl release of former Beatles' drummer's 1999 Christmas album)
SEPTEMBER 29
HERB ALPERT--"The Christmas Wish" (Legendary performer/composer/producer's first Christmas set since 1968's "Christmas Album")
HERB ALPERT--"The Christmas Wish" (2-LP Vinyl version of above featuring gatefold cover)
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS--"20th Anniversary Christmas" (Concord Jazz release featuring Rick Braun, Dave Benoit, & Peter White)
OCTOBER 3
CHRIS NOLE--"Toyland" (Versatile pianist offers up his 2nd Christmas album, this one a largely New Age outing)
OCTOBER 6
COLBIE CAILLAT--"Christmas In The Sand" (Vinyl release of Colbie's 2012 Christmas album)
ALABAMA--"American Christmas" (Third Christmas set from iconic Country group)
FANTASIA--"Christmas After Midnight" (2004 American Idol winner; guest appearance from CeeLo Green, vinyl pushed back to Nov. 3)
ALAN JACKSON--"Let It Be Christmas" (Re-issue of Jackson's 2002 Christmas set)
DARIUS RUCKER--"Home For The Holidays" (Vinyl release of Hootie's 2014 Christmas album; yes, calling him Hootie probably annoys him)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas"
VARIOUS--"NOW That's What I Call Merry Christmas" (Latest from the NOW folks features familiar standards plus Bieber and Ariana Grande)
OCTOBER 13
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (All New Christmas album from 90's Boy Band, who re-united in 2012)
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (Target exclusive version with two extra songs)
BONEY M--"Christmas Album" (Vinyl re-issue of 1981 Christmas set)
JONATHAN CAIN--"Unsung Noel" (2nd solo CCM Christmas set from long time keyboard player for The Babys and Journey)
SUSAN HOLLOWAY--"Joy To The World" (2nd Christmas set from Classical Crossover/New Age/Pop violinist; her first is here)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"Christmas Song" (Vinyl Issue of 2007 release)
REBA McENTYRE--"My Kind of Christmas" (Wide release of last year's Cracker Barrel exclusive, featuring 3 new tracks)
VARIOUS--"Holidays Rule, Vol. 2" (Follow up to successful 2012 collection)
OCTOBER 20
DOUG ANDERSON--"Back Porch Christmas" (Country flavored Christian/Gospel artist joined by 4th & Main on a homespun holiday effort)
DAVID ARKENSTONE--"Native Christmas" (New Age icon creates a Native American flavored soundscape on his latest Christmas album)
CASTING CROWNS--"It's Finally Christmas" (CCM favorites' 2nd Christmas set, following 2008's "Peace On Earth")
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Songs For Noelle" (Another year, another Christmas set from the Queen of Christmas; this one dedicated to her new daughter)
CHEAP TRICK--"Christmas Christmas"
HANNAH KERR--"Emmanuel" (Following her successful full-length debut "Overflow" earlier this year; check out last year's Jazzy Christmas single)
SAM LEVINE--"Smooth Christmas" (Green Hill Sax and Woodwind instrumentalist blows up an easy set of Smooth Jazz for the holidays)
CHARLIE McCOY--"Classic Country Christmas" (Multi-instrumentalist Country artist with a new instrumental Xmas album for Green Hill Music)
PENTATONIX--"A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe" (Expanded edition of last year's a cappella holiday set)
THE PERRYS--"A Very Perry Christmas" (Nice sounding Southern Gospel group from Georgia)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas" (Vinyl version of release slated for October 6)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter" (First seasonal full-length from "The Hip Hop Violinist"; Pop/Celtic/Classical Crossover)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter" (Vinyl edition of the above)
SULTANS OF STRING--"Christmas Caravan" (World Music combined with Jazz and plenty of big name guest appearances)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Jazz 2" (Collection of Green Hill artists performing Smooth Jazz songs of the season)
VARIOUS--"Punk Rock Christmas" (Lmtd. Edition vinyl release of this 2015 Cleopatra collection featuring UK Subs, Anti-Nowhere League & more)
OCTOBER 23
EUPHONIC PROJECT--"Toyland" (Nice Ambient/New Age set)
OCTOBER 27
HANSON--"Finally It's Christmas" (2nd Christmas album from the Mmmm-Bop boys, 20 years after the first)
TRAIN--"Christmas In Tahoe [Deluxe Edition]" (Includes 5 tracks not included on the original CD)
THE WIGGLES--"Wiggly Wiggly Christmas" (Christmas collection from Australian group of Kids music)
VARIOUS--"Psych Out Christmas" (Vinyl edition of Cleopatra label's 2013 collection of Christmas Psych and Garage Rock)
NOVEMBER 3
AMES BROTHERS--"There'll Always Be A Christmas (60th Anniversary Edition)" (Original mono, remastered, on CD for first time from Real Gone)
DOU CONCERTANTE--"Perfect Light" (18 Christmas favorites arranged for Classical violin/piano duo)
PERCY FAITH--"Music of Christmas (Expanded Edition)" (All-time classic from 1959 remastered with additional tracks added; from Real Gone)
FANTASIA--"Christmas After Midnight" (Vinyl version of CD expected to release October 6)
AL GREEN--"Feels Like Christmas" (Vinyl release of Green's 2003 Christmas set)
DAVID IAN--"Vintage Christmas Trio" (All instrumental Jazz trio follow up to 2011's "Vintage Christmas")
COLIN JAMES--"Little Big Band Christmas" (Re-issue of 2007 release)
LOST FINGERS--"Coconut Christmas" (Follow-up to last year's "Christmas Caravan" from Canadian eclectic Jazz and Pop group)
CHANTE MOORE--"Christmas Back To You" (First holiday full-length from R&B diva)
MELANIE PENN--"Immanuel" (CCM with Pop and Country flavor; mostly original songs telling the Christmas story in the first person)
REO SPEEDWAGON--"Not So Silent Night" (Expanded edition of the group's 2009 Christmas album; 17 tracks in all)
ROBERT SHAW CHORALE--"Christmas Hymns & Carols Volume II" (CD Debut for Beautiful Music classic; from Real Gone)
WESTON SKAGGS--"Stories For Christmas" (Experimental Indie Folk CD; free download at Noisetrade)
SUPREMES--"The Ultimate Merry Christmas" (Real Gone 2-CD collection including previously unreleased mixes and tracks)
FRED WARING & THE PENNSYLVANIANS--"Twas The Night Before Christmas/Christmas Time" (Real Gone 2-fer; first time on CD!!)
VARIOUS--"Christmas On The Countryside" (Bear Family collection featuring several rarities and an originally unissued Marty Robbins master)
VARIOUS--"Soul Christmas" (The original 1968 Atco classic, collector's grade multi-color vinyl, numbered ltd. edition one time only pressing)
NOVEMBER 6
TRAVIS AUSTIN WRIGHT--"Litmas" (Soul and Pop from Chicago artist; could be digital only, but we'll list it as a CD 'til we know different)
NOVEMBER 10
CHRIS ISAAK--"Christmas Live On Soundstage" (CD/DVD combo of concert previously available as DVD only in 2008)
SMOKEY ROBINSON--"Christmas Everyday" (First solo Christmas set from Smokey is an Amazon exclusive; hard copy is CD-R only)
TENTH AVENUE NORTH--"Decade The Halls" (The popular CCM group lists this as "Volume 1")
NOVEMBER 17
GENE AUTRY--"Melody Ranch Christmas" (Vinyl issue of 2016 collection of Singing Cowboy's holiday radio performances, pushed back a few times)
AMBER LAWRENCE--"Aussie Aussie Christmas" (Australian Country singer; digital version more readily available)
MAGGIE McCLURE & SHANE HENRY--"A Classic Christmas" (Pop duo's follow-up to 2012 and 2015 holiday EPs; CDs limited to just 250)
JOEL PATTERSON--"Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar" (All instrumental set from Chicago artist recalls the sounds of Les Paul and Chet Atkins)
SHA NA NA--"Rockin' Christmas" (The oldies group has been digitally adding to their 2002 Xmas set every few years; now 22 tracks on CD)
SIA--"Everyday Is Christmas" (All original Christmas set from Australian singer/songwriter)
TARJA TURUNEN--"From Spirits and Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas)" (After trips into Classical, Nightwish vocalist has been back to rockin')
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas 2" (More Golden Age Christmas joy from the vaults of Capitol Records)
VARIOUS--"Holidays Rule, Vol. 2" (Vinyl version of collection out on CD on 10/13)
VARIOUS--"13 Days Of Christmas" (Roots label Bloodshot Records enters the holiday fray)
VARIOUS--"13 Days Of Christmas" (Green or red vinyl version of above)
NOVEMBER 24
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT--"Christmas Album" (Full length holiday set from Bluegrass/Americana band expands on 2016 digital EP)
PATTI LaBELLE--"Home For The Holidays With Friends" (Soul diva with, I believe, her fourth Christmas album)
THE MAVERICKS--"Christmas Time Is Comin' Round Again" (10" WHITE vinyl single from Raul Malo led group)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Christmas With Elvis & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Deluxe)" (More "collaborations" with the dead; incl. hymns)
SOFIA TALVIK--"When Winter Comes" (Swedish Folk and Americana singer/songwriter with a collection focused on the darker side of the season)
DECEMBER 1
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (Vinyl edition of new Christmas set from 90s Boy Band released on CD !0/13)
TAV FALCO--"A Tav Falco Christmas" (Avant garde Psych Rock performance artist)
KATIE GARIBALDI--"Home Sweet Christmas" (San Francisco based Americana singer/songwriter with an entirely original album of Christmas music)
HERRICK--"Christmas With Herrick" (5 song EP from Alt. Country group)
THE OK FACTOR--"Have Yourself An OK Christmas" (IndieGoGo funded; second Christmas set from Midwest Folk/Neo-Classical fusion duo)
THE OK FACTOR--"Have Yourself An OK Christmas" (EXTREMELY LIMITED vinyl version of the above; only available through the Indiegogo campaign)
REO SPEEDWAGON--"Not So Silent Night" (Vinyl LP featuring 11 Christmas tracks from the Classic Rock band)
VARIOUS--"A Capitol Christmas 2" (Vinyl edition of album released on CD 11/17; more Christmas joy from the Capitol Records vaults)
DECEMBER 15
THE BEATLES--"The Christmas Records" (Box set of 7" color vinyl singles for each of the Beatles original Christmas singles w/ liner notes, etc.)
SIA--"Everyday Is Christmas" (Vinyl version of all original holiday set released on CD 11/17)
DECEMBER 30
ENYA--"And Winter Came" (Vinyl issue of 2008 Celtic/New Age set; delayed from 2016)
DECEMBER 31
THE OVERTONES--"Saturday Night At The Movies (Christmas Edition)" (The oldies group's 2013 Best Of with tracks from their 2015 Xmas set)
2017 (TBA)
Holly Arballo (Jazz/Folk/Alt Pop artist from Salt Lake City brewing up a Christmas set)
James Basnett (CCM worship artist)
BlackHawk (OCT) (Country Rock band best known for their 90s hits)
The Del Zorros (I love these guys! Brothers/twins who combine Americana with a nostalgic 60s Pop sound. I'll say it again. I love these guys!)
Dublin Gospel Choir (Choir? Yes. Gospel? How do you define Gospel? These folks can and do rock Ike & Tina, Aretha, etc. as easily as anything else.)
Champian Fulton (Jazz singer and pianist)
Isla Grant (Scottish Folk/Country artist)
Hope Griffin (NC Folk/Americana artist promises favorites and originals on her upcoming holiday EP)
Adrienne Houghton (The former Adrienne Bailon who previously released Christmas albums as part of 3LW and The Cheetah Girls)
Nathan Pacheco (Classical Crossover artist)
Dolly Parton
Point Of Grace (Christian group working on their FOURTH Christmas album)
Jimmy Rankin (Canadian Country singer planning festive set for 2017 with his sisters, Cookie and Heather)
Kate Rusby
Arturo Sandoval (10-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom does Christmas up Jazzy)
Dylan Scott (Country artist)
Shannon Söderlund (New York City artist with an album of mostly a cappella "odd metered" and fresh arrangements; Kickstarter funded)
Shayna Steele (Long time performer who has worked with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Dolly Parton working on an album of Jazzy Soul)
Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon plans full holiday album; EP available now)
Brian Tichy -- "Merry Tichmas" (Pledge Music campaign; Dead Daisies drummer plotting instrumental Rock Xmas CD)
Jason Truby (Former guitarist with P.O.D. with an album of solo guitar instrumentals for the season)
Uncle Jed (2013 winners of Austalia's Got Talent)
Sal Valentinetti (SEPT) (Classic crooner)
The Weeklings (DEC) (New Jersey Power Pop group)
Chely Wright (Country singer/songwriter)
Holly Arballo (Jazz/Folk/Alt Pop artist from Salt Lake City brewing up a Christmas set)
James Basnett (CCM worship artist)
BlackHawk (OCT) (Country Rock band best known for their 90s hits)
The Del Zorros (I love these guys! Brothers/twins who combine Americana with a nostalgic 60s Pop sound. I'll say it again. I love these guys!)
Dublin Gospel Choir (Choir? Yes. Gospel? How do you define Gospel? These folks can and do rock Ike & Tina, Aretha, etc. as easily as anything else.)
Champian Fulton (Jazz singer and pianist)
Isla Grant (Scottish Folk/Country artist)
Hope Griffin (NC Folk/Americana artist promises favorites and originals on her upcoming holiday EP)
Adrienne Houghton (The former Adrienne Bailon who previously released Christmas albums as part of 3LW and The Cheetah Girls)
Nathan Pacheco (Classical Crossover artist)
Dolly Parton
Point Of Grace (Christian group working on their FOURTH Christmas album)
Jimmy Rankin (Canadian Country singer planning festive set for 2017 with his sisters, Cookie and Heather)
Kate Rusby
Arturo Sandoval (10-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom does Christmas up Jazzy)
Dylan Scott (Country artist)
Shannon Söderlund (New York City artist with an album of mostly a cappella "odd metered" and fresh arrangements; Kickstarter funded)
Shayna Steele (Long time performer who has worked with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Dolly Parton working on an album of Jazzy Soul)
Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon plans full holiday album; EP available now)
Brian Tichy -- "Merry Tichmas" (Pledge Music campaign; Dead Daisies drummer plotting instrumental Rock Xmas CD)
Jason Truby (Former guitarist with P.O.D. with an album of solo guitar instrumentals for the season)
Uncle Jed (2013 winners of Austalia's Got Talent)
Sal Valentinetti (SEPT) (Classic crooner)
The Weeklings (DEC) (New Jersey Power Pop group)
Chely Wright (Country singer/songwriter)
Possible
Sharon Azrieli (Operatic Soprano from Montreal said to be recording a Christmas album this fall)
Pat Benatar (Like waiting for Godot)
Fifth Harmony (Female vocal group)
Ana Gasteyer ("Joyful and ridiculous" Christmas set from Broadway star and former SNL cast member; still high on her "to do" list)
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)
Avril Lavigne
Little Big Town (Modern Country band pushed back Christmas project due to Jimi Westbrook's vocal chord surgery)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (Remember this one? Cuz he doesn't.)
One Direction
Shania Twain (almost certainly not this year)
Lisa Wenger (Roots/Blues artist from Minnesota)
Sharon Azrieli (Operatic Soprano from Montreal said to be recording a Christmas album this fall)
Pat Benatar (Like waiting for Godot)
Fifth Harmony (Female vocal group)
Ana Gasteyer ("Joyful and ridiculous" Christmas set from Broadway star and former SNL cast member; still high on her "to do" list)
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)
Avril Lavigne
Little Big Town (Modern Country band pushed back Christmas project due to Jimi Westbrook's vocal chord surgery)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (Remember this one? Cuz he doesn't.)
One Direction
Shania Twain (almost certainly not this year)
Lisa Wenger (Roots/Blues artist from Minnesota)
2018
Home Free (Country leaning a cappella group)
Martina McBride (Finally finishing up the album she hinted at a few years back; expect a jazzier crooner style from the Country superstar)
William Shatner
Home Free (Country leaning a cappella group)
Martina McBride (Finally finishing up the album she hinted at a few years back; expect a jazzier crooner style from the Country superstar)
William Shatner
