The LIST 2018
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. The 2017 List was less than comprehensive, complete, or continuously updated and 2018 figures to be worse. But, hey, anything is better than nothing, right? At least that's what people keep telling me.
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APRIL 3
SKIP EWING--"Following Yonder Star" (Reissue of 1990 Country CD)
JUNE 1
NAT KING COLE--"The Christmas Song" (Import Limited Edition 180gm vinyl Picture Disc of classic Christmas LP; includes 2 bonus tracks)
JULY 13
MILLIKEN FAMILY--"Another Christmas Closer" (Oklahoma Christian Family; not a genre I'm partial to but, that said, not bad for the genre)
VARIOUS--"A Different Kind of Christmas Mixtape" (1st CD release of uneven but useful 2012 digital Hip Hop compilation from Hoopla Media)
JULY 20
PAUL BRANDT--"A Gift" (Re-issue of Canadian Country artist's 2006 holiday CD; contains "Christmas Convoy")
JIMMY RANKIN--"Tinsel Town" (Re-issue of Canadian Country singer's 2012 Christmas CD)
AUGUST 2
ERIK VARGAS--"Christmas On The Rocks" (Instrumental guitar EP--mostly Rock--from SoCal artist based in the Philippines)
AUGUST 10
THE CLICKARD CONSORTIUM--"Noel Nouvelet" (Little Big Band Jazz with a bit of a 007 flair)
AUGUST 17
EVERLY BROTHERS--"Christmas With The Everly Brothers" (Friday Music Limited Edition "from original masters" CD reissue)
AUGUST 19
DERRICK DROVER--"Christmas" (Canadian CCM/Worship artist; hard copy CD will be released soon)
TWO FOUR TWO--"Light Up The Sky" (Very nice Indie Christian Folk combining EPs released in 2015 & 2016, with a few new tracks added)
AUGUST 31
CRYSTAL COOPER--"An Old Fashioned Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 2008 album from Christian artist)
MONASTIC CHOIR OF SOLESMES--"Gregorian Chant Christmas" (Twofer combining two decades old albums of the St. Peter's Abbey Monks)
SEPTEMBER 1
CHOR LEONI--"Star of Wonder" (Canadian Men's Choir)
JOSHUA MESSICK--"Hammered Dulcimer Christmas, Vol. II" (2nd Christmas set from Messick, following 2014 release)
SEPTEMBER 7
INDEPENDENTS/ALEMENTS--"Christmas Classics" (2017 Green vinyl split from two Horror Punk bands, each with one original and one cover)
THE KING'S BRASS--"Christmas Joy" (Christian brass group)
SYMPHONY BRASS OF CHICAGO--"Christmas With The Symphony Brass of Chicago"
VARIOUS--"A Blackheart Christmas" (Digital re-issue of Joan Jett's 2009 label comp, featuring Joan Jett, Dollyrots, Girl In A Coma, Cute Lepers, more)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Hits: Jazz, Lounge & Rhythm & Blues" (Budget priced 3-CD Import; content just what it sounds like)
SEPTEMBER 10
POLYCELTIC--"Amid The Winter's Snow" (Acoustic Celtic Folk trio based in Virginia)
SEPTEMBER 14
EDDY ARNOLD--"RCA Christmas Recordings (1949-1967)" (Digital collection of Country Pop singer's RCA holiday recordings)
DOGS & CATS--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Cats and dogs sing Christmas songs)
FOURPLAY--"Snowbound" (Re-issue of 1999 Jazz set from Larry Carlton, Bob James, Nathan East and Hervey Mason; with special guest Eric Benet)
VINCE GUARALDI TRIO--"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Barnes & Noble EXCLUSIVE Picture Disc vinyl)
VARIOUS--"The Last Mile Home For Christmas" (2-CD set from Jasmine featuring a balance of sacred and secular from the 40s, 50s and 60s)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas" (2-LP collection of German and international Christmas songs)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Re-issue of 1991 23-track Paula Records R&B comp; Charles Brown, Oris Mays, The Uniques and more)
VARIOUS--"Radiant Beams On This Christmas Eve" (2-CD set from Jasmine featuring Gisele MacKenzie, Billy Vaughn, The Mills Brothers and more)
SEPTEMBER 21
ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS--"Christmas With THe Chipmunks, VOL. 2" (White vinyl re-issue by Capitol of 1963 LP)
NAT KING COLE--"The Christmas Song" (Capitol Records CD re-issue of classic 1963 album; 19 tracks on this version)
SHERYL CROW--"Home For Christmas" (A&M vinyl release of 2011 CD that was a Hallmark exclusive in 2008, then a Target exclusive in 2010)
ISLEY BROTHERS--"I'll Be Home For Christmas" (Red vinyl release of Isley Brothers' 2007 Christmas album)
JAMES KREGER--"Have Yourself A Merry Cello Christmas" (World renowned Classical cellist offers up a brilliantly beautiful Lite Music Christmas set)
KENNY ROGERS--"Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue from Capitol of Rogers' 1981 holiday release)
SOULFUL STRINGS--"The Magic Of Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue by Geffen of 1968 classic, finally issued on CD in 2015)
GEORGE STRAIT--"Classic Christmas" (Vinyl release of 2008 album, which, itself, was a re-issue of the 2006 Hallmark CD "Fresh Cut Christmas")
VARIOUS--"A Motown Christmas" (Purported to be a vinyl re-issue of 1973 2-LP release--purple cover--collecting classic Motown holiday tracks)
VARIOUS--"As melhores músicas de Natal" (Collection of Portuguese Contemporary Christian artists; there is a CD, but I can't find a purchase site)
SOUNDTRACK--"The Muppet Christmas Carol" (Disney's vinyl release of 1992 soundtrack, last issued on CD in 2012)
SEPTEMBER 26
MIDNITE STRING QUARTET--"Christmas Heartstrings II" (Hard Copy CD release of last year's String Quartet digital album)
RENE TAYLOR--"Jingle Bell Jazz" (Jazz and Standards singer from Arizona)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Passion" (Contemporary Classical?)
SEPTEMBER 28
VINCE GILL--"The Christmas Collection" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive 2-LP RED & GREEN VINYL pairing of Gill's Xmas sets from 1993 and 2012)
VINCE GUARALDI TRIO--"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive RED & WHITE split VINYL)
VINCE GUARALDI TRIO--"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Target Exclusive comes with Limited Edition original art poster)
DEAN MARTIN --"Dino's Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive VINYL version of 2013-2014 album)
DARRELL McFADDEN & THE DISCIPLES--"It's Christmas Time Again" (Reworked version of the group's 2015 album, remixed with 2 new tracks)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Sony Legacy vinyl collection issued as an Independent Record Store exclusive in 2016)
SESAME STREET--"It's Christmas Time!" (Appears to be a collection of previously released Sesame Street holiday music)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Christmas Attic (20th Anniversary Edition)" (1998 album with a bonus live "Christmas Jam" from 2012)
VARIOUS--"Country Faith Christmas, Vol. 2" (Cracker Barrel exclusive collection of Country Christmas favorites, from Benda Lee to Hannah Kerr)
OCTOBER 1
THE CLYMER KURTZ BAND--"Snow on Snow on Snow" (Virginia based Folk/Americana group)
BRENT JONES--"The Soul Of Christmas" (Contemporary Gospel artist)
THE SELKIE GIRLS--"Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas" (Texas based Celtic group)
OCTOBER 2
LAURA SULLIVAN--"A Magical Christmas" (Piano-centric instrumentals from Grammy winning San Francisco composer and recording artist)
LAURA SULLIVAN--"A Magical Christmas" (Vinyl version of above)
OCTOBER 4
VARIOUS--"Christmas Remixed 3" (Third in a series of Chill and Dance remixes of holiday favorites from Six Degrees; also available on Bandcamp)
OCTOBER 5
CHET ATKINS--"Christmas With Chet Atkins" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1961 classic from Del-Ray Records)
HARRY BELAFONTE--"To Wish You A Merry Christmas" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1958 classic from Del-Ray Records)
CHAS & DAVE--"Greatest Christmas" (Re-issue of frequently re-issued 1986 album from the Cockney pair; Chas Hodges died 9/22/18)
HAL DAVID & JOHN CACAVAS--"In The Christmas Swing" (Digital reissue of 2008 AC/MOR digital release)
DUB SPENCER & TRANCE HILL--"Christmas In Dub" (Four-man Dub band from Switzerland; limited to 999)
DUB SPENCER & TRANCE HILL--"Christmas In Dub" (Vinyl version of above; limited to 999)
THE FOUR SEASONS--"4 Seasons Greetings" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1962 classic from Del-Ray records)
HELIX--"A Helix Christmas" (Canadian Metal band's 2015 Christmas album with additional tracks; limited to 500 copies)
HELIX--"A Helix Christmas" (RED vinyl version of above, limited to 250 copies)
HELIX--"A Helix Christmas" (GREEN vinyl version of above, limited to 250 copies)
GRANT JOHNSON--"Joy & Peace" (Classic Country singer--a la Jim Reeves--from Minnesota with Live Christmas performance)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"Merry Christmas" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1958 classic from Del-Ray Records)
IVAN PARKER--"Christmas Dreaming" (Southern Gospel artist)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Elvis' Christmas Album" (Pressed on collector's grade 180gm vinyl, with original gatefold cover fully restored)
ARTURO SANDOVAL--"Christmas At Notre Dame" (Cuban American Jazz artist, protege of Dizzy Gillespie)
DOC SEVERINSEN--"Merry Christmas From Doc Severinsen & The Tonight Show Orchestra" (Re-issue of 1991 release)
THE SIXTEEN--"A Renaissance Christmas" (UK based choir founded by Harry Christophers)
SMOOTH JAZZ ALL STARS--"Smooth Jazz Christmas" (Collective of Smooth Jazz artists known for their artist tribute albums tackle Christmas)
SONORO--"Christmas With Sonoro" (Chamber choir, conducted by Neil Ferris with Michael Higgins on organ)
YALE STROM'S BROKEN CONSORT--"Shimmering Lights" (Fascinating Hanukkah album; Progressive Folk Jazz rooted in Klezmer?)
STYLISTICS--"Christmas" (Re-issue of 1992 album from classic Soul group)
AARON WATSON--"An Aaron Watson Family Christmas" (Texas born Country artist)
KEVIN BLOODY WILSON--"Kev's Krissmas, Vol. 2" (NSFW; Second Christmas album from comedic singer/songwriter from Australia)
VARIOUS--"Best of Christmas--Vintage Collection" (Import 2-CD collection includes Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Doris Day, Johnny Cash, etc.)
VARIOUS--"It's Christmas Time Again" (Import 2-CD collection of traditional artists including Bing, Ella, Bing & Ella, Peggy Lee, etc.)
VARIOUS--"NOW That's What I Call Merry Christmas 2018" (Latest collection of holiday hits from the NOW empire)
VARIOUS--"A Very Unique Christmas" (Digital comp from German label; some Christmas, some not, some you know, some you don't; multi genre)
SOUNDTRACK--"How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive picture disc vinyl of the original soundtrack)
OCTOBER 7
MEG BIRCH--"This Christmas" (British Soul/Pop/Jazz vocalist)
LOUNGE CLUB 66--"Christmas Lounge" (A step above elevator music, a step below legitimate Lounge)
OCTOBER 10
MARCEL KAPTEIJN--"Ding Dong Days" (Contemporary Pop and Brit Pop from Dutch vocalist formerly of Synth-Pop group Ten Sharp)
ANDREA KOELSCH--"Noel" (5 song EP from German born/California based Christian Pop artist)
RUDY RAY MOORE--"This Ain't No White Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of 2001 version of 1971 album)
OCTOBER 12
MATT BORGHI--"Ambient Guitar For Christmas" (Ethereal carols from Michigan artist)
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Best Gift Ever" (7th Christmas set in as many years from the reigning Queen of Christmas; color will be updated if there are CDs)
ERIC CLAPTON--"Happy Xmas" (First full-length Christmas album from legendary Rock and Blues guitarist)
ERIC CLAPTON--"Happy Xmas" (Vinyl version of above, presented on double LP at 45rpm speed, 180gm vinyl)
DAILEY & VINCENT--"The Sounds of Christmas" (Bluegrass and Gospel duo)
DAILEY & VINCENT--"The Sounds of Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive version with 2 extra tracks)
CELINE DION--"These Are Special Times" (2-LP vinyl version of 1998 album on vinyl; from Sony)
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK--"Warmest Christmas Wishes" (Pop vocalist of "After The Lovin'" fame)
BAILEY JEHL-"Christmas Lights" (Nashville based Indie Folk Pop singer)
THE KENS--"Winter With Juanita" (A fun album, mostly instrumental, combining Mexicali, contemporary & vintage Electronic, Indie, and Hip Hop)
TRACY LAWRENCE--"Frozen In Time" (2007's "All Wrapped Up In Christmas" with the tracks shuffled and two new songs)
TRACY LAWRENCE--"Frozen In Time" (Vinyl version of above)
LYAMBIKO--"My Favourite Christmas Songs" (German Jazz vocalist; at the moment, only available in Germany)
MICHAEL McDONALD--"Season Of Peace" (Collection of past Christmas favorites and at least one new track)
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork of the 60s band and TV show with newly recorded Christmas songs)
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"A Merry Little Christmas"
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"A Merry Little Christmas" (DVD)
JESS MOSKALUKE--"A Small Town Christmas" (Canadian Import of first holiday set from rising Country Pop singer, reminiscent of Shania Twain)
DANIEL O'DONNELL--"Christmas With Daniel" (2-CD/DVD--3 discs in all--combo from Easy Listening/Irish Folk singer)
LEANN RIMES--"It's Christmas, Eve" (Latest holiday set from Country Pop artist features original songs she wrote for her upcoming Hallmark movie)
STRINGS OF VICTORY--"Strings of Christmas" (Bluegrass Gospel from NC)
OCTOBER 15
HELEN McCOOKERYBOOK--"Christmas Assortment" (Hard copy CD-EP of 2007 digital release from UK Post Punk/Indie Folk artist)
JOHN ROTH--"December Dreams" (Acoustic Guitar)
OCTOBER 16
ANIMATED--"He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special" (Re-issue of DVD of 1985 animated special, last re-issued in 2010)
OCTOBER 19
BEEGIE ADAIR & MONICA RAMEY--"Some Enchanted Christmas" (Piano and vocal from Green Hill)
ALLEN & BRIGHT--"Christmas Vol. 1" (Acoustic instrumental duo from Nashville, mostly AC & Americana, Kickstarter funded vinyl and CD)
ALLEN & BRIGHT--"Christmas Vol. 1" (Digital version, for those who didn't participate in the Kickstarter campaign)
APOLLO'S FIRE--"Christmas On Sugarloaf Mountain" (Celtic/Classical Crossover; when Ireland meets Appalachia, the music is awesome)
HOWARD ARMAN--"More Christmas Surprises" (Import follow-up to "Christmas Surprises"; Classical presentation of holiday songs around the world)
PAM ASBERRY--"Thankful Heart, Joyful Mind" (New Age solo piano performances of mostly old carols)
JOHNNY CASH--"The Christmas Spirit" (Limited Edition 180gm BLUE vinyl, audiophile, with gatefold cover; from Friday Music)
JOHNNY CASH--"The Christmas Spirit" (Limited Edition 180gm RED & GOLD swirl vinyl, audiophile, with gatefold cover; from Friday Music)
CRAIG DUNCAN--"Colonial Christmas" (From Green Hill)
EMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE & CHICAGO BRONZE--"Born Is The King of Israel" (Favorite carols performed on handbells plus)
HANNAH KERR--"Christmas Eve In Bethlehem" (CCM artist adds four new tracks to her 2017 EP "Emmanuel" to complete the album)
JOSH LAVENDER--"Eden Is Open" (3 song EP from Contemporary Christian artist)
LENNE BROTHERS BAND--"Santa's Plane" (Retro Rockers from Germany)
LOS STRAITJACKETS-"Complete Christmas Songbook" (Presumably, judging from the title, a collection of their previously issued holiday tuneage)
LOS STRAITJACKETS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS (From Yep Roc; Expensive; You can bundle, but it doesn't look like you get a discount for doing so)
MATT MAHER--"The Advent of Christmas" (Contemporary Christian artist)
BRIANNE MATHEWS--"It Was A Holy Night" (3 song EP from CCM/Worship artist; digital version was available from earlier this year)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition Anniversary Edition 180gm TRANSLUCENT vinyl; from Friday Music)
MARTINA McBRIDE--"It's The Holiday Season" (Country legend goes Big Band crooner for Christmas)
MARTINA McBRIDE--"It's The Holiday Season" (Vinyl version of above)
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Target Exclusive version of 10/12 release includes "Riu Chiu" and "Christmas Is My Time of Year")
NILS--"Christmas Everyday" (Smooth Jazz guitar player)
DAVID PHELPS--"It Must Be Christmas" (Fifth Christmas album from CCM artist who previously sang with the Gaither Vocal Band)
DAVID PHELPS--"It Must Be Christmas" (Live DVD performance of the above includes 4 additional songs)
REHYA STEVENS--"Celebrate" (All original music from Southern California based AC Pop and Soul vocalist--she calls it Sophisti-pop; PledgeMusic funded)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter [Deluxe Edition]" (Expanded version of last year's release from electronic violinist)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter [Deluxe Edition]" (Vinyl version of above)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter [Deluxe Edition]" (Target Exclusive CD version featuring two all new bonus tracks)
THE TEMPLE ROCKERS--"Festival of Lights" (Reggae Hanukkah album from All-Star group led by David Gould)
THE TEMPLE ROCKERS--"Festival of Lights" (Vinyl version of above)
CECE WINANS--"Something's Happening: It's Christmas with CeCe Winans" (Very popular Gospel artist)
VARIOUS--"Gifts of Odin" (Nordic Christmas Revels; directed by Megan Henderson)
VARIOUS--"Joy: The Ultimate Christmas Celebration" (Southern Gospel from StowTown Records; includes Ernie Haase, Triumphant, & more)
VARIOUS--"A Motown Gospel Christmas" (A collection of artists from Motown's Gospel imprint including Mandisa, Danny Gokey and more)
VARIOUS--"Southern Soul Christmas Mix, Vol. 1" (2015 release featuring Carl Marshall, Sir Jonathan Burton, Rue Davis, T.K. Soul and more)
OCTOBER 21
MANOS WILD--"An Old Fashioned Christmas" (3rd Christmas album from prolific Elvis-styled Greek Retro Rockabilly/Rock/AC artist)
OCTOBER 23
RODNEY CROWELL/JD McPHERSON--"When The Fat Guy Tries The Chimney On For Size"/"Hey Skinny Santa" (Split color 7" available only through Independent retail record stores; not supposed to be available online...just walk-in; $1.99 and contains a $2 coupon on one or both full albums)
OCTOBER 24
VARIOUS--"A Nashville Christmas" (DVD of performance aired on GetTV last year features Emmylou Harris, Wynonna Judd, Pam Tillis and more)
VARIOUS--"Best Christmas Orgel" (Allegedly a Music Box album)
OCTOBER 26
MINDI ABAIR & THE BONESHAKERS--"All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues" (Blues Rock from Grammy nominated Sax player and vocalist)
ANA CRISTINA CASH--"My Christmas Collection" (Country/Pop/Latin/Soul artist)
ANA CRISTINA CASH--"My Christmas Collection" (Limited Edition RED or GREEN vinyl of above)
JESSIE JAMES DECKER--"On This Holiday" (Country Pop singer with her first full-length Christmas effort after a string of digital singles and EPs)
JESSIE JAMES DECKER--"On This Holiday" (Target Exclusive version features last year's digital single "My Favorite Holiday")
DEEP WAVE--"Chillout Christmas" (Green Hil labell's Chill takes on popular Christmas favorites)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow (Deluxe Edition)" (Four new covers added to Country star's 2016 holiday album)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow (Deluxe Edition)" (Vinyl version of above)
MAHALIA JACKSON--"The Spirit of Christmas" (Likely to be pushed back; Import 180gm GOLD vinyl; limited to 1500 copies worldwide)
JESSIE J--"This Christmas Day" (British Dance Pop artist)
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND--"A Sunshine Christmas (Special Edition)" (Essentially the 2015 release remastered, tracks re-ordered, & one new cut)
JOHN LEGEND--"A Legendary Christmas" (The legendary John Legend; guest appearance by Stevie Wonder)
JOHN LEGEND--"A Legendary Christmas" (Target exclusive version features two bonus tracks)
MIKE LOVE--"Reason For The Season" (Beach Boys front man with what is described as a family affair)
DEAN MARTIN--"Winter Wonderland" (180gm vinyl from Vinyl Passion, presumably of the 2010 Christmas compilation of the same name)
LES McCANN--"A Time Les Christmas" (Legendary Jazz and Soul piano player and singer, now in his 80s, with his first Christmas album)
INGRID MICHAELSON--"Songs of the Season" (First full length Christmas set from Indie Folk Pop singer/songwriter)
INGRID MICHAELSON--"Songs of the Season" (Vinyl version of above)
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (Target Exclusive of the group's 2017 Target exclusive version with the two extra tracks + a bonus disc of hits)
ORA SINGERS--"The Mystery of Christmas" (World-class vocal ensemble with a modern take on the centuries-long British choral tradition)
JOEL PATERSON--"Hi-Fi Christmas" (One of last year's best Christmas albums makes it's vinyl debut; Les Paul style Christmas guitar instrumentals)
PENTATONIX--"Christmas Is Here" (Fourth holiday set from popular a capella group)
PENTATONIX--"Christmas Is Here" (Target Exclusive version includes poster)
NICOLE PINNELL--"Away In A Manger: A Cello Christmas" (Pinnell has appeared on hundreds of albums and now steps out on her own)
DIANA ROSS--"Wonderful Christmas Time" (Combines Diana's 1994 Christmas CD with her 6 songs from the 1994 Hallmark exclusive)
MITCH RYDER--"Christmas (Take A Ride)" (Legendary Detroit rocker weighs in with his first full-length Christmas album)
SERENA RYDER--"Christmas Kisses" (Canadian Indie Rock/Folk Rock artist)
SERENA RYDER--"Christmas Kisses" (Import vinyl of above)
WILLIAM SHATNER--"Shatner Claus" (Capt. Kirk does Christmas, with help from Henry Rollins, Todd Rundgren, Joe Louis Walker & more)
WILLIAM SHATNER--"Shatner Claus" (RED Vinyl version of above)
WILLIAM SHATNER--"Jingle Bells"/"Silent Night" (7" vinyl single featuring Henry Rollins on the Punk "A" side and Iggy Pop on the "B")
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition)" (Former No Doubt vocalist adds FIVE new tracks to her 2017 album)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition)" (Target Exclusive includes poster)
THOR--"Christmas In Valhalla" (9 original holiday headbanger from Canadian Metal band)
STEVE THORNGATE--"After The Longest Night" (Americana Worship Music)
DAVID TOBIN & JEFF MEEGAN--"Pretty Swingin' Christmas" (Rat Pack Pop Swing from intercontinental composers)
MARS WILLIAMS--"An Ayler Xmas, Vol. 2" (Avant Garde Jazz)
CHELY WRIGHT--"Santa Will Find You" (Holiday EP featuring all originals from Country singer-songwriter who hit #1 with "Single White Female")
DARLENE ZSCHECH & HOPE UC--"The Table: A Christmas Worship Gathering" (Worship music from Australia)
VARIOUS--"Songbird: Voices of Christmas" (Green Hill collection of AC vocals includes Stephen Bishop, Olivia Newton-John, Jaimee Paul, and more)
SOUNDTRACK--"Nutcracker & The Four Realms" (James Newton Howard)
OCTOBER 28
SIR CHARLES JONES--"Christmas With The Family" (Southern Soul and Blues singer)
UNDER THE STREETLAMP--"Hip To The Holidays" (14 song CD from Chicago Retro vocal group)
OCTOBER 31
RUPAUL--"Christmas Party" (Third Christmas set from model, actor, singer, songwriter, author, drag queen and host of Drag Race)
NOVEMBER
GILLY ASSUNCAO--"Merry Christmas" (Traditional Pop/AC vocalist with a very compelling voice)
IAN FOSTER & NANCY HYNES--"A Week In December" (Canadian Folk/Canadiana--like Americana, but Canadian--duo)
KUANA TORRES KAHELE--"Back To Hilo for the Holidays" (Second holiday album from Hawaiian music artist)
REDHEAD EXPRESS--"Christmastime" (6 song EP--plus bonus track--from Alt Country/Americana sister group)
NOVEMBER 1
MARCUS COLEMAN--"Christmas & Jazz" (Fundraising album for Inland Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Ontario)
MELINDA DeROCKER--"Christmas Time Is Here" (Jazz standards vocalist)
LISA DONAHEY--"Christmas In Our Soul" (Fantastic singer shows her range, from Broadway to Beach Music, on eclectic & fine Christmas album)
THERESA JO GAFFNEY--"Peace On Earth" (Pleasant Folk Christmas set)
ILLEGAL RODEO & BENJAMIN ANDREWS--"Americana Christmas" (San Francisco collective of singer/songwriters)
PRAYTELL--"It's Almost Christmas, Vol. II" (Folk Pop duo Jon & Valerie Guerra with the follow up to 2015's brilliant "It's Almost Christmas")
SARAH SMITH--"A Christmas Wish" (Award winning Rock/Pop/Alt artist, former lead singer for The Joys)
NOVEMBER 2
MINDI ABAIR & THE BONESHAKERS--"All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues"/"The Best Part Of Christmas" (7" vinyl single from above)
JOEY ALEXANDER--"A Joey Alexander Christmas" (4-track EP from New York based Jazz pianist)
DAVID ARCHULETA--"Winter In The Air" (Second Christmas set from American Idol 7th season runner-up)
DAVID ARCHULETA--"Navidad" (4-track Spanish language holiday EP)
HOWARD ARMAN--"More Christmas Surprises" (Import follow-up to "Christmas Surprises"; Classical release from 10/19 reaches Amazon US)
RACHEL BAIMAN--"Thanksgiving" (Americana/Folk/Bluegrass artist with an album focused on indigenous rights; holiday subtext)
LYNN BLAKEY--"Christmas" (Alt Folk/Indie Pop singer from Raleigh, NC)
BODEN & MARTELEUR--"Folkjul II--A Swedish Folk Christmas" (Classical SACD Import of Swedish Christmas Folk songs; follow-up to "Folkjul")
PAUL CARDALL--"Christmas" (4th Christmas set from Christian/New Age/Classical Crossover pianist features CeCe Winans and Audrey Assad)
MARIAH CAREY--"Merry Christmas" (Japanese Import RED vinyl 7" of "All I Want For Christmas Is You")
ERIC CLAPTON--"Happy Xmas (Deluxe Box Set)" (Includes CD, usb drive with full album, 7" flexi single, pop-up art, & ornament in custom gift box)
RODNEY CROWELL--"Christmas Everywhere" (First Christmas album from 45 year Americana/Country veteran)
RODNEY CROWELL--"Christmas Everywhere" (Black & Gray "coal" vinyl version of above; red & white vinyl version only at Indie retailers)
RODNEY CROWELL--"Christmas Everywhere" (New West Records Exclusive Green & Red Marble vinyl version)
LAUREN DAIGLE--"Behold (Deluxe Edition)" (Updated and expanded edition of Contemporary Christian artist's 2016 offering)
OTIS GIBBS--"Once I Dream Of Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 2003 Alt Country classic)
JACKIE GLEASON--"Tis The Season" (Vinyl re-issue and not the first; 180gm vinyl and gatefold cover)
GREGORIAN ROCK--"Gregorian Rock Christmas" (Gregorian chants with contemporary backing)
CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN--"Rockin' Ol' Christmas" (What you get when Rock, Blues, and Country come together; 3-song EP)
SAMANTHA JADE--"The Magic of Christmas" (Australian Dance Pop artist and former X Factor Australia winner)
JACK JEZZRO--"Christmas Jazz Guitar" (From Green Hill; pushed back from Oct. 19)
JOHN KLEIN--"A Christmas Sound Spectacular"/"Let's Ring The Bells" (RealGone 2fer; first stereo on CD of 1959 LP, first time on CD for 1964 LP)
LEILA & THE DISTRACTIONS--"Planet Christmas" (California based Pop, Rock, Blues & Funk band)
MIKE LOVE--"Reason For The Season" (Vinyl version of Beach Boys front man's Christmas set, the CD for which releases Oct. 26)
MARK MASRI--"Christmas Is (Deluxe Expanded Edition)" (Re-issue of 2010's "Christmas Time With You" from Pop/AC/Classical Crossover vocalist)
LESLIE COURS MATHER--"Home For Christmas" (Pop/AC/Country artist, fresh off the hit "I'm A Survivor")
THE MAVERICKS--"Hey, Merry Christmas" (8 original tunes and a couple of holiday covers from Americana/Tex-Mex/Country Pop band)
THE McGUIRE SISTERS--"Greetings From The McGuire Sisters (Expanded Edition)" (First time on CD for 1958 LP + bonus cuts; from RealGone)
ROD McKUEN--"New Carols For Christmas: The Rod McKuen Christmas Album" (1971 album, last issued in 1995, from RealGone)
JD McPHERSON--"Socks" (First full length Christmas set from Roots Rocker; 2015 Xmas single gets it's first physical release)
JD McPHERSON--"Socks" (Christmas Tree Green vinyl version of above)
JD McPHERSON--"Socks" (New West Records Exclusive Green & Red Marble vinyl version)
C.J. MICKENS--"This Is Christmas" (Soulful singer/songwriter unafraid to tackle other genres)
WILLIE NELSON--"Pretty Paper" (1979 Country classic on 180gm Gold & Blue Swirl vinyl with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHORUS--"Gospel Christmas" (Import SACD; Gospel with Symphony Orchestra from Dutch Classical label)
MIC OECHSNER'S GRAPPELLISSIMO--"Gipsy Christmas" (Import CD of German Gipsy Jazz group; digital version available 10/8)
PAPAGENA--"The Darkest Midnight" (Import CD from Folk/Classical a cappella group from the UK)
SIA--"Everyday Is Christmas" (Target exclusive includes three new tracks)
RHYAN SINCLAIR--"Marshmallow World" (EP from young Country/Americana artist, formerly the frontwoman for the Indie band All The Little Pieces)
ROBYN SPANGLER--"Christmas Is..." (Stage and screen actress and Jazz vocalist; album includes a duet with Donny Most of Happy Days)
SUFJAN STEVENS--"Songs For Christmas" (5-disc vinyl release of Sufjan's collected Christmas EPs from 2001-2006, released on CD in 2007)
ANDY TIELMAN--"Merry Christmas To You" (Re-issue 0f 1993 album from Dutch Indo Rock and Pop pioneer)
NICHOLAS WELLS--"One Little Season" (EP from Pop singer/songwriter)
WHITEHORSE--"A Whitehorse Winter Classic" (Canadian Folk Rock duo with an album focused on the holiday's melancholy side)
ROBERT ZIEGLER--"Christmas At The Movies" (Pop Classical presentation of the Silver Screen's greatest Christmas songs)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Memories" (Hard copy CD of previously download only 2010 comp of Retro 50s and 60s Rock)
VARIOUS--"Dreamboats & Petticoats: Let It Snow" (HMV--UK--Exclusive budget priced 2-CD collection of classic Christmas tracks)
VARIOUS--"Dr Johns Ultimate Rock Christmas Album" (An album of unsigned bands, largely Metal and Hard Rock; profits to Exeter Hospice)
VARIOUS--"Jewish Holiday Songs" (Songs of the Jewish holidays performed in Hebrew by Children's Choirs and Israeli singers; possibly a re-issue)
VARIOUS--"The Love of God Made Known" (Contemporary Worship Music from Paradox)
VARIOUS--"Rhythm & Blues Christmas" (ACE records pares the 20 tracks of their 2006 CD Import to a tidy 14 for this IMPORT vinyl version)
SOUNDTRACK--"Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" (First official soundtrack for this 1977 Muppets special; from Varese Sarabande)
NOVEMBER 5
ANTHONY NATIELLO--"It's A Christmas Love" (17 song Jazz set from Pennsylvania singer and sax slinger; includes original title track)
MARTY ROBBINS--"Christmas"/"What God Has Done"/"The Drifter"/"Saddle Tramp" (Import 4-fer on 2 CDs from Morello)
NOVEMBER 8
AUSTIN MAROLLA--"Christmas Kiss" (All original songs ranging from spiritually uplifting to irreverent fun from Staten Island Pop artist)
SWING KABARETT REVUE--"Swinging Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 2016 old time Swing album--styles from Depression Era to 50s)
TWO TIMES TRUE--"True Christmas" (Nice set of traditional hymns done up in Jazz style by St. Louis trio led by pianist Carolbeth True)
NOVEMBER 9
ALOE BLACC--"Christmas Funk" (Well known Pop/R&B musician/singer/songwriter/producer/actor/philanthropist)
JIM CAUSLEY--"A Causley Christmas" (Folk music, lesser known carols and poetry from the British Isles; hear "Mistletoe" here)
LORNE GREENE/CAST OF BONANZA--"The Complete Christmas On The Ponderosa" (RealGone twofer featuring Lorne's '65 solo effort)
HANSON--"Snowed In" (First vinyl issue of 1997 CD comes on Christmas Tree Green vinyl & is limited to 1200; from Real Gone)
A HERO FOR THE WORLD--"Winter Is Here" (Second part of Power Metal group's Christmas "Rock Opera")
THE HOUND + THE FOX--"Songs of Winter" (Neo-Folk duo's full-length holiday album; 12 songs; guests include Peter Hollens)
THE KINGSTON TRIO--"Holiday Box" (Unknown content at this time)
KRISTIN KORB--"That Time of Year" (Jazz bassist and vocalist currently based in Denmark)
ANDRE KOSTELANETZ--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Albums" (2-CD set from RealGone; all 3 of his Xmas albums, plus rare 1950 track)
LEVI KREIS--"Home For The Holidays" (Singer, songwriter, Tony Award winning actor; Gospel, Country, Rockabilly, Jazz; digital available Nov. 2)
MICHAEL LONGORIA--"Merry Christmas, Darling" (Broadway performer offers up a romantic 60s throwback album)
LES McCANN--"A Time Les Christmas" (CD version of album released digitally 10/26 from legendary Jazz and Soul piano player and singer)
PJ MORTON--"Christmas With PJ" (6 classics and 2 originals from R&B/Soul singer)
THE OSMONDS--"Very Merry Rockin' Good Christmas" (The Osmonds, in this case, being Jay & Merrill)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Christmas Rocks! Live" (Blu-Ray; listing is now for "all regions")
SORELLA DUO--"Holidays With Sorella Duo" (Cello and piano duets; Classical Pop or Pop Classical)
NOEL PAUL STOOKEY--"Somethin' Special" (The "Paul" of Peter, Paul & Mary, now 80; half traditional and half original; will recolor if CDs are available)
DAVID WAHLER--"Christmas At Home" (5-song New Age EP)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Rap" (Color vinyl re-issue of 1987 Profile LP featuring Sweet Tee, Run DMC, The Showboys and more)
VARIOUS--"Have Yourself A Swingin' Little Christmas" (Bear Family collection of vintage Jazz, Swing & R&B; Lionel Hampton, Billy May, more)
VARIOUS--"Rockin' Rollin' Santa Claus" (Halo comp featuring holiday R&B from Johnny Otis, The Ronettes, Carla Thomas, and more)
VARIOUS--"Run Rudolph Run" (Halo comp featuring holiday R&B from Chuck Berry, The Swan Silvertones, Freddy King and more)
VARIOUS--"Trim Your Tree" (Halo comp featuring holiday R&B from B.B. King, Charles Brown, The Drifters, Jackie Wilson and more)
SOUNDTRACK--"Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (Soundtrack for the new film features Tyler The Creator, Run-DMC, Pentatonix, Buster Poindexter and more)
NOVEMBER 10
CHERIE CALL--"A Merry Little Christmas" (6 song EP from Utah based Folk and Inspirational singer)
NOVEMBER 11
DIEGO'S UMBRELLA--"The Christmas Revels" (Gypsy Rock band from San Francisco)
GATHER YOUR QUIET--"A Gather Your Quiet Christmas Special" (Pleasant set from Oregon based Experimental Post-Rock Neo-Classical artist)
NOVEMBER 12
JESS AND GABRIEL--"I'll Be Home" (Vloggers who sing pretty Pop)
GERALDINE LATTY--"Holy Night" (Contemporary Christian and Worship artist from the UK; album contains 2 new songs)
NOVEMBER 13
DAMON BUXTON--"A Winter's Night" (Classical guitarist playing mostly 19th century carols with one self-penned composition; Kickstarter funded)
LONGBOAT--"Come and Get Your Christmas" (Seattle Indie brings dry wit and multi-genre approach to the holidays; physical CD possible)
NOVEMBER 14
EMILY HAIG--"Spirit of Christmas" (British Soprano)
JOHN McDERMOTT--"Maybe This Christmas" (Canadian crooner best known for his rendition of "Danny Boy")
SWINGTIME DOLLS--"A Dolled Up Christmas" (Pennsylvania based group specializing in the retro sound of groups like the Andrews Sisters)
THEE VOLATILES--"Pogo For Christmas" (Power Punk EP from Northern NJ; includes a Hanukkah track)
THE VILLAGE PEOPLE--"A Village People Christmas" (Features 9 original songs written by Victor Willis who wrote "YMCA", "Macho Man", etc.)
NOVEMBER 16
AUGUST BURNS RED--"Winter Wilderness" (10" vinyl EP from Christian Metal band, known for their annual holiday releases)
AUSTIN BLUES REVUE--"An Austin Blue Christmas" (Multiple Blues styles from multiple featured artists; a CD will follow)
B'n'T--"Voices of Christmas" (German a capella pop quintet; digital version at Amazon US here)
ENGLAND BROOKS ORCHESTRA--"The Greatest Gift" (Jazz vocalist currently based in Norway)
CHEAP TRICK--"Christmas Christmas" (Vinyl version of last year's holiday album)
ANDREW COLYER--"Christmas Time" (New Age/Ambient solo piano improvisations)
MARANDA CURTIS--"A Holy Christmas" (Soulful Worship Music EP from Florida artist)
ELLA FITZGERALD--"Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of 1960 LP; from Rumble Records)
THE FIZZ--"Christmas With The Fizz" (80s Pop Rock hitmakers in the UK--The Fizz includes three of the original four from Bucks Fizz; Amazon 11/23)
ARETHA FRANKLIN--"This Christmas, Aretha" (First vinyl release of late Soul/R&B icon's 2008 Christmas album)
FRIGG--"Joululaulut" (Finnish Folk group fusing Western and Nordic Folk; "hot fiddles from cool Scandinavia")
THE GREGORY BROTHERS--"Sleigh Ride Fireside" (Eclectic Americana from talented group best known for Auto-Tuning The News)
THE GREGORY BROTHERS--"Sleigh Ride Fireside" (Vinyl version of above)
KEVIN HASSELQUIST--"Christmas Eccentricities" (Instrumental Heavy Metal from Missouri guitarist)
CAMERON HONS--"A Rockin' Christmas" (Trchno Funk Metal from Australian artist)
THE HOUND + THE FOX--"Songs of Winter" (Neo-Folk duo's full-length holiday album sees general digital release; see 11/9 for CD)
HANNAH HUSTON--"Believe In Christmas" (Soulful Alt Pop singer from Nebraska and former contestant on season 10 of The Voice)
JUL PA SUNNMORSK--"Jul på Sunnmørsk" (Norwegian Jazz singer Siril Malmedal Hauge's Christmas project; read about it here)
KHRUANGBIN--"Christmas Time Is Here"/"Christmas Time Is Here (Version Mary)" (7" from awesome Psych Surf Funk Rock Texas trio)
KJ-52--"Mostest Wonderfullest Time of the Year" (Veteran Hip Hop artist)
NILS LANDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends VI" (Latest in Swedish Jazz artist's continuing series of holiday sessions; Import; features Ida Sand)
RAUL MALO & DAVID COLON--"I Don't Need Anything For Christmas" (CD single from Mavericks frontman and Nashville singer/songwriter)
MARC MARTEL--"Christmastime Is Here" (Third Christmas EP from Downhere vocalist and Freddie Mercury soundalike)
MEMPHIS UKULELE BAND--"Holidays Ain't The Same" (Ukuklele Soul from the breakout new group of 2015)
NOVA--"A Bossa Nova Christmas" (4-song EP from LA based Jazz fusion group specializing in Bossa Nova and Samba)
OH SUSANNA & MICHAEL JOHNSTON--"Decemberly" (Canadian Indie Alt Folk singer 6-song EP accompanied only by Johnston's piano)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" (9 original songs plus "Auld Lang Syne" from Alt Country band; CD contains 4 bonus tracks)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" (Holiday Splatter vinyl version of above; comes with full album download which includes the bonus tracks)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" (Limited Edition Candy Cane vinyl version; comes with full album download including bonus tracks; 1500 units)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" Blue Christmas Bundle (ATO Exclusive includes 7" blue vinyl 45 of Blue Christmas/Up On The Housetop; 400 units)
PAPAGENA--"The Darkest Midnight" (Nov. 2 Import comes to Amazon US; Folk/Classical a capella group from UK)
FRANK PATTERSON--"At Christmas" (Re-issue of late Irish Tenor's 1984 Christmas album, last re-issued in 1993)
SHANE & SHANE--"A Worship Initiative Christmas, Vol. 2" (Contemporary Christian Folk)
TYLER THE CREATOR--"Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (6-song EP; doesn't include the 2 songs on the soundtrack)
WALK OFF THE EARTH--"Subscribe To The Holidays" (Canadian Indie Alt Folk-Rock band; set includes a Hanukkah tune)
WE THE KINGS--"Season's Greetings From The Sandbar" (2 originals, 8 Christmas classics from Florida Pop Punk/Power Pop band)
VARIOUS--"Putumayo Presents Joy To The World" (2018 collection from World Music label includes Leon Redbone, Lynn August, Arspop, more)
VARIOUS--"So Fresh: The Hits of Christmas 2018" (2018 edition of the annual Australian collection of Christmas hits)
NOVEMBER 17
BARNES & BARNES--"Holidaze In Lumania" (Demented holiday tunes from the folks who brought you "Fish Heads")
NOVEMBER 18
LADY BE GOOD--"The Christmas Album" (Vocal Jazz quartet from Canada)
PATRICK TRUDELL--"Home For Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Easy Listening wind & whisper style flutist; Kickstarter funded; 1st Xmas set here)
NOVEMBER 19
WILL TAYLOR & STRINGS ATTACHED--"A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2" (Acoustic mandolin Folk renditions of Christmas carols)
NOVEMBER 20
SAMUEL J MORRIS--"Santa Is Coming To Town" (American Pop from Italy)
PREDATOR DUB ASSASSINS--"A Very Dubby Christmas" (New York based band known for Reggae flavored with Hip Hop and Soulful Pop)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Finds A Way" (WSTW Hometown Heroes; Delaware area artists; proceeds to Toys For Tots; CDs available locally)
VARIOUS--"Lost Christmas" (A collection of seasonal songs from UK Indie artists on the Confidential label; mostly Indie Folk, Folk Pop, Folk Rock)
NOVEMBER 21
CASI JOY--"Joy For The Holidays" (K.C. based Country Pop singer/songwriter and former contestant on The Voice; limited # of CDs available)
PENTATONIX--"Christmas Is Here" (Japanese First Press version of Oct. 26 CD, with Bonus track)
NOVEMBER 22
FRANKIE MORENO--"Frankie's Christmas Party" (Entertainer & Pop singer/songwriter; guests include Crystal Gayle; for CD, contact Kathy Cornelius)
RECORD STORE DAY (11/23/18)
ERIC CLAPTON--"A Little Bit of Christmas Love"/"You Always Hurt The One You Love" (Die cut 12"; First; ltd. to 5000)
GREEN RIVER/U-MEN--"Away In A Manger"/"Blue Christmas" (Sub Pop split 7" on either RED or GREEN vinyl; Exclusive; ltd. to 2000)
INGRID MICHAELSON--"Happy Happy Christmas"/"December" (7" picture disc featuring unreleased demos; Exclusive)
KEITH RICHARDS--"Run Rudolph Run"/"The Harder They Come"-"Pressure Drop" (40th anniversary 12" RED vinyl; Exclusive; ltd. to 3500)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter"/"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" (7" picture disc; Exclusive; ltd. to 2350)
ROSIE THOMAS--"A Very Rosie Christmas" (Vinyl version of 2008 CD; includes 2011 single; First; ltd. to 1000)
UNWRITTEN LAW & SUM 41--"Unwritten Christmas"/"Please Come Home For Christmas" (7" of 2001 & 1999 tunes; First; ltd. to 2500)
VARIOUS--"The Christmas Collection" (RED vinyl Jazz comp from Prestige vaults; Exclusive; ltd. to 2000)
SOUNDTRACK--"Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" (Vinyl version of CD due 11/2)
NOVEMBER 23
116--"The Gift: A Christmas Compilation" (Rap/Hip-Hop)
ANTHEM LIGHTS--"Christmas Hymns" (CCM Pop Rock group)
BIG DUMB FACE--"Christmas In The Cave of Dagoth" (Sometimes comedic Psych Metal band)
GREEN RIVER/U-MEN--"Away In A Manger"/"Blue Christmas" (Sub Pop split 7" single featuring tracks from 1989 and 1984, respectively)
THE HANNAH BARBERAS--"Christmas Bandwagon" (Excellent 4-song Indie Jangle Pop EP from UK; all proceeds to Shelter)
KING DIAMOND--"No Presents For Christmas"/"Charon" (Picture Disc of King Diamond's legendary Metal Xmas tune; I believe it's a 12" single)
BOB MALONE--"The Christmas Collection" (Blues Rock keyboard wizard)
GIL McKINNEY--"Christmas" (Actor and Pop Jazz vocalist whose debut album was released in 2017; Kickstarter funded)
NICK METCALF--"Noel" (Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who combines elements of Celtic and Scottish music with Worship music)
THE NELONS--"A Winter Carol" (Atlanta based Gospel family)
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK--"Merry Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition Green vinyl of 1989 Boy Band holiday album; from Real Gone)
JUDY RAFAT--"It's Christmas Time Again" (Canadian Jazz vocalist based in Germany)
THE RESOLUTIONS--"For Now Until" (Collection of original Pop Christmas songs from DC area artists; the two from Emma Rowley are stellar)
THE RESOLUTIONS--"For Now Until" (CD version of above)
STEVEN STEWART--"Christmas: The Thrill of Hope" (Contemporary Christian artist based in Finland)
STIPPENLIFT--"Kerstfan" (Impressive Synth Pop from the Netherlands)
SUND YARD--"Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Songs)" (German duo--piano and voice--with Classical/Jazz versions of German carols)
SUND YARD--"Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Songs)" (CD version of above, currently available through crowdfunding campaign at Startnext)
THAT CELLO GUY (CREMAINE BOOKER)--"Love On Christmas" (Classical cellist known for his split panel videos where he performs multiple parts)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Christmas Attic (20th Anniversary Edition)" (2-LP vinyl version of September 28 release)
TWOHAWKS--"Go Tell It On The Mountain" (Stephen Twohawks Reed is a New Age Native American flute player from Louisiana)
UNDERHILL FAMILY ORCHESTRA--"Extra Presents" (3 song digital Americana/Southern Indie Progressive Pop EP)
JOSEPH WASHINGTON JR.--"Merry Christmas To You From Joseph" (Metallic GOLD vinyl re-issue of great 1981 LP; new cover; ltd. to 1000)
DOC WATKINS--"Christmas In Jazz" (Jazz TX being the name of a club owned by Big Band leader Doc Watkins; features vocals from Meg Bodi)
YOUNG OCEANS--"Songs of Christmas" (EP of carols, new and old, from Brooklyn Art Rock band; fascinating sound)
VARIOUS--"Let's Have A Rockin' Christmas, Vol. 3" (Collection of Indie Christmas tunes includes Katie Garibaldi, The Forty Nineteens, SEAY, more)
VARIOUS--"Wanna Party! Vol. 4 The Holidays!" (Dance Pop hits from around the world from a label that's sorta NOW meets K-Tel)
VARIOUS--"Winter Ball Non-Stop" (Japanese Import Dance Floor Mix featuring holiday re-mixes of non-holiday songs)
NOVEMBER 24
HELINE--"Somewhat Improvised Christmas" (Classical flute from Finland)
PHAT CAT SWINGER--"From All of Us to All of You" (Neo-Swing Little Big Band)
PURPLE HULLS--"A Christmas Album" (Bluegrass Gospel duo from Texas; Kickstarter funded)
NOVEMBER 26
VARIOUS--"A Very Cherry Christmas, Vol. 13" (Annual collection of the best Indie and Alt Pop around; CD only--no digital--limited to 200)
NOVEMBER 27
B-ROBB--"Christmas Gift" (Rap/Hop Hop artist)
LINDA HEINS--"My Christmas Album" (Fine German Soprano)
HEMLOCK & HONEYCOMB--"Tonic of Mistletoe" (Alt Folk from Fredericksburg, Virginia)
NORM LEWIS--"The Norm Lewis Christmas Album" (Star of stage and screen and owner of an awesome baritone voice)
THE PROVERBS--"Home For Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Contemporary Gospel group--ranging from Jazz to Country; digital out 11/12)
NOVEMBER 28
THAT CELLO GUY (CREMAINE BOOKER)--"Love On Christmas" (Cello artist who is known for layering multiple cello parts)
NOVEMBER 29
PHIL & THE OSOPHERS--"Another Merry Christmas" (Indie Pop in the Sufjan Stevens vein)
NOVEMBER 30
NICHOLAS BURGESS--"Xmas Gold" (Indie Electronic Alt Pop from Boston artist)
GABRIELA CARTULANO--"Santa la Noche" (Bi-lingual--but mostly Spanish--Christmas set from Venezuelan born LA based CCM artist)
RAY CONIFF SINGERS--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Friday Music re-issue of 1962 album on RED 180gm vinyl; gatefold cover)
JOHN DENVER--"Rocky Mountain Christmas" (BLUE 180gm Vinyl reissue of 1975 album from Friday Music has now shown up domestically)
FERRANTE & TEICHER--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Friday Music 180gm vinyl issue of 1966 album with gatefold cover)
MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ--"Merry-Achi Christmas" (A little too traditional for my tastes; needs more fun; YMMV)
KAT McDOWELL--"A Very Merry Christmas" (Indie artist born in Japan combines English and Japanese cultures for a unique Pop Rock style)
MOOSE WITH A SCARF--"A Very Synthy Christmas" (Electronic music with comedic tendencies)
NATURALLY 7--"A Christmas Xperience" (Third Christmas album from soulful a cappella group)
POLY STYRENE--"Black Christmas"/"White Gold" (5th annual holiday 45 from Nordpolen Musikklubb; ltd. to 300; contact thru FB for purchase info)
SONS OF OLD TOWN COLLECTIVE--"X-Mas Extravaganza Volume 2" (Indie of all stripes from an assortment of acts)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition)" (2-LP white vinyl version of CD released October 26)
BRIAN TARQUIN & PHIL NARO--"Deck The Halls" (Progressive Rock)
TREBUCHET--"Spend Your Christmas With Us" (Indie Folk/Folk Rock from generally eclectic California quartet)
TREBUCHET--"Spend Your Christmas With Us" (Vinyl version of above)
ANDY WILLIAMS--"The Andy Williams Christmas Album" (Friday Music re-issue of 1963 album on BLUE 180gm vinyl; gatefold cover)
VARIOUS--"NOW That's What I Call Merry Christmas 2018" (2-LP vinyl version of CD issued 10/5)
VARIOUS--"Stars" (Been a while since we had a comp from the Indie Where It's At Is Where You Are label; this one comes on vinyl)
VARIOUS--"A Very Ginger Christmas" (GingerDog Records charity comp, featuring Pop and Rock covers from their stable of artists; digital here)
VARIOUS--"A Very Monotreme Christmas" (Indie Rock, Pop, Shoegaze, Ambient, Experimental from UK label; limited to 200 CD copies)
SOUNDTRACK--"Anna & The Apocalypse" (Soundtrack to last year's Christmas Zombie movie; festive and flesh-eating)
SOUNDTRACK--"Anna & The Apocalypse" (Vinyl edition of above)
DECEMBER 1
TBA
Ryan Allen--"A Holiday With Friends" (Dancer/Choreographer/Singer; an eclectic mix of Folk, Jazz, Blues, Soul, World Music & Pop is possible)
Geoffrey Andrews (Worship artist; recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra)
Black Violin (Unique fusion of Classical, Soul, Jazz, and Hip Hop)
Susan Boyle (Britain's Got Talent winner working on her third holiday record and promising something a bit different)
Allyson Briggs & Fleur Seule (40s style Jazz and Swing band)
Bunny Racket (Rock n Roll about animals for kids...and adults)
Cod Gone Wild (Celtic Folk group)
Lauren Corzine--"A Country Christmas" (DEC) (Country Pop singer from Texas)
Gareth Davies-Jones--"The Darkest Midnight" (DEC) (UK Acoustic/Roots/Folk artist whose first Christmas set was 2012's "Nine Lessons")
Electric Six (Detroit Rock band)
Agne G--"Merry Christmas From My Heart" (Chicago based Classical Crossover singer; crowd source funded through GoFundMe)
Igor Gerzina (Smooth Jazz sax player from Croatia)
Grace Notes Trio (DEC) (Piano, cello and flute; recorded at Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel)
Marie Wise-Hawkins (Rising Country artist, best known for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in L.A. production of "Always Patsy Cline"; possibly a single or EP)
Hidden Agenda Deluxe with Oh Susanna--"Angels In The Snow" (Dutch Americana band)
Johnny Hiland (Blind Country/Rock/Americana singer-songwriter noted for his "chicken pickin'" guitar style; funded through Indiegogo)
The Incurables (Veteran Michigan Garage/Power Pop Rockers recording Christmas songs, probably for a compilation album)
Isthmus Brass (2nd seasonal set from large Wisconsin brass ensemble)
Emma Jude (DEC) (Indie Folk Pop artist, who dabbles in other genres as well, from Upstate New York; funded through GoFundMe)
Mary Loeffelbein--"The Whole Year Long" (NOV) (Music teacher, recording artist and worship leader; album funded through GoFundMe)
Kevin Lucas (Eclectic instrumentalist)
Morgan McClanahan (Nashville based Contemporary Christian artist)
Chris Mitchell--"White Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Smooth Jazz artist)
P&O Ferries Choir--"Winter Wonderland" (Largely traditional choir and BBC favorites)
Nelly Patty (French Pop/AC/Pop Rock-ish singer, currently based in Switzerland)
Peculi8--"A Very Peculi8 Christmas" (OCT) (UK based Classical a cappella group; group does do some contemporary music, but in a Classical style)
Kat Perkins--"A Kat Perkins Christmas III" (DEC) (Third Christmas EP from former Voice contestant; Kickstarter funded)
Rebecca Rae (DEC) (Nashville based Country singer)
S'Aints Band (Ensemble of friends "sleighing hunger" with their 8th annual charity Christmas CD. Pop, Rock, Blues, etc. Previous efforts available here)
Heather Smith (Christian Country music)
Spinphony (Female string quartet mashing up Classical with Rock and Pop)
Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en (Extremely limited 7" vinyl single with two original novelty xmas tunes from "cocktails and comedy" duo; Indiegogo funded)
Walbury Music Collective (Canadian Indie group specializing in classic Pop/Rock tunes with hooks and harmonies for miles)
We Are Vessel (Christian Rock Band)
Christopher Westfall--"The Wonder Of It All" (NJ/PA Folk Pop singer in a John Denver mold)
Various--"Independent #1s Christmas Special Vol. 4"
Various--"A Visible Christmas, Vol. 7" (Annual Christmas EP from the Visible Music College in Memphis, Chicago, etc.; CCM--Rock, Pop and Indie Folk)
POSSIBLE
Pat Benatar (Like waiting for Godot)
Better Days (British Pop Punk band working on a number of projects, including a Christmas EP)
First Aid Kit (Swedish Indie Folk Pop duo; unlikely for 2018, but possible)
Home Free (Popular Country tinged a capella group)
Ironing Board Sam (Blues legend; I know he's recorded it, don't know when they'll release it)
Jason Isbell (Former member of Drive By Truckers)
Johnnyswim (Indie duo who graced us with "A Johnnyswim Christmas" in 2014 says a new holiday EP is definitely possible this year)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
McCrary Sisters (Roots Gospel; album to feature Shirley Caesar, Alison Krauss, and Keb Mo)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (Remember this one? Cuz he doesn't.)
Shawn Mendes (Just rumors at this point)
Owl City (Indie Pop/Rock/Electronica artist Adam Young)
Pomplamoose (Funded through Patreon)
Saeed Renaud (Grammy Award winning songwriter and first season contestant on "The Four")
Bebe Rexha (Merely a rumor--and likely untrue--growing out of the announcement that Rexha will be performing at this year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball)
The Skyliners (Legendary Doo-Wop group continues on following the death of Jimmy Beaumont)
Strums & Drums (Husband and wife Folk duo from Ohio; find them at ReverbNation or their web site)
Ruben Studdard (Second season American Idol winner and R&B singer)
Josh Tatofi (Grammy nominated Hawaiian artist)
Shania Twain (Country Pop star has been working on a Christmas album longer than Pat Benatar, so don't get your hopes up)
Ada Vox (16th season American Idol contestant)
The West Coast Feed (EP from Soulful Seattle Swagger Rock band whose debut album drops soon; lead single "You Belong To Me")
Various (Missouri local artist project, with Hip Hop's BlackGrits producing)
2019
Cher (nuff said)
The Monkees--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of 2018 holiday CD)
Dolly Parton (Country superstar says this is definite and will be accompanied by a Christmas tour)
Jim Reeves--"Twelve Songs of Christmas" (RealGone has been unable to obtain the rights to this 1963 classic from Sony, but they'll keep trying)
Smashing Pumpkins (Just a possibility, but Billy seems pretty stoked by the idea)
Sovereign Grace (Worship group planning 3rd Christmas album)
Various--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 5" (Yet another indispensable collection of Surf Rock, etc., in the works at Double Crown)
SKIP EWING--"Following Yonder Star" (Reissue of 1990 Country CD)
JUNE 1
NAT KING COLE--"The Christmas Song" (Import Limited Edition 180gm vinyl Picture Disc of classic Christmas LP; includes 2 bonus tracks)
JULY 13
MILLIKEN FAMILY--"Another Christmas Closer" (Oklahoma Christian Family; not a genre I'm partial to but, that said, not bad for the genre)
VARIOUS--"A Different Kind of Christmas Mixtape" (1st CD release of uneven but useful 2012 digital Hip Hop compilation from Hoopla Media)
JULY 20
PAUL BRANDT--"A Gift" (Re-issue of Canadian Country artist's 2006 holiday CD; contains "Christmas Convoy")
JIMMY RANKIN--"Tinsel Town" (Re-issue of Canadian Country singer's 2012 Christmas CD)
AUGUST 2
ERIK VARGAS--"Christmas On The Rocks" (Instrumental guitar EP--mostly Rock--from SoCal artist based in the Philippines)
AUGUST 10
THE CLICKARD CONSORTIUM--"Noel Nouvelet" (Little Big Band Jazz with a bit of a 007 flair)
AUGUST 17
EVERLY BROTHERS--"Christmas With The Everly Brothers" (Friday Music Limited Edition "from original masters" CD reissue)
AUGUST 19
DERRICK DROVER--"Christmas" (Canadian CCM/Worship artist; hard copy CD will be released soon)
TWO FOUR TWO--"Light Up The Sky" (Very nice Indie Christian Folk combining EPs released in 2015 & 2016, with a few new tracks added)
AUGUST 31
CRYSTAL COOPER--"An Old Fashioned Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 2008 album from Christian artist)
MONASTIC CHOIR OF SOLESMES--"Gregorian Chant Christmas" (Twofer combining two decades old albums of the St. Peter's Abbey Monks)
SEPTEMBER 1
CHOR LEONI--"Star of Wonder" (Canadian Men's Choir)
JOSHUA MESSICK--"Hammered Dulcimer Christmas, Vol. II" (2nd Christmas set from Messick, following 2014 release)
SEPTEMBER 7
INDEPENDENTS/ALEMENTS--"Christmas Classics" (2017 Green vinyl split from two Horror Punk bands, each with one original and one cover)
THE KING'S BRASS--"Christmas Joy" (Christian brass group)
SYMPHONY BRASS OF CHICAGO--"Christmas With The Symphony Brass of Chicago"
VARIOUS--"A Blackheart Christmas" (Digital re-issue of Joan Jett's 2009 label comp, featuring Joan Jett, Dollyrots, Girl In A Coma, Cute Lepers, more)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Hits: Jazz, Lounge & Rhythm & Blues" (Budget priced 3-CD Import; content just what it sounds like)
SEPTEMBER 10
POLYCELTIC--"Amid The Winter's Snow" (Acoustic Celtic Folk trio based in Virginia)
SEPTEMBER 14
EDDY ARNOLD--"RCA Christmas Recordings (1949-1967)" (Digital collection of Country Pop singer's RCA holiday recordings)
DOGS & CATS--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Cats and dogs sing Christmas songs)
FOURPLAY--"Snowbound" (Re-issue of 1999 Jazz set from Larry Carlton, Bob James, Nathan East and Hervey Mason; with special guest Eric Benet)
VINCE GUARALDI TRIO--"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Barnes & Noble EXCLUSIVE Picture Disc vinyl)
VARIOUS--"The Last Mile Home For Christmas" (2-CD set from Jasmine featuring a balance of sacred and secular from the 40s, 50s and 60s)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas" (2-LP collection of German and international Christmas songs)
VARIOUS--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Re-issue of 1991 23-track Paula Records R&B comp; Charles Brown, Oris Mays, The Uniques and more)
VARIOUS--"Radiant Beams On This Christmas Eve" (2-CD set from Jasmine featuring Gisele MacKenzie, Billy Vaughn, The Mills Brothers and more)
SEPTEMBER 21
ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS--"Christmas With THe Chipmunks, VOL. 2" (White vinyl re-issue by Capitol of 1963 LP)
NAT KING COLE--"The Christmas Song" (Capitol Records CD re-issue of classic 1963 album; 19 tracks on this version)
SHERYL CROW--"Home For Christmas" (A&M vinyl release of 2011 CD that was a Hallmark exclusive in 2008, then a Target exclusive in 2010)
ISLEY BROTHERS--"I'll Be Home For Christmas" (Red vinyl release of Isley Brothers' 2007 Christmas album)
JAMES KREGER--"Have Yourself A Merry Cello Christmas" (World renowned Classical cellist offers up a brilliantly beautiful Lite Music Christmas set)
KENNY ROGERS--"Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue from Capitol of Rogers' 1981 holiday release)
SOULFUL STRINGS--"The Magic Of Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue by Geffen of 1968 classic, finally issued on CD in 2015)
GEORGE STRAIT--"Classic Christmas" (Vinyl release of 2008 album, which, itself, was a re-issue of the 2006 Hallmark CD "Fresh Cut Christmas")
VARIOUS--"A Motown Christmas" (Purported to be a vinyl re-issue of 1973 2-LP release--purple cover--collecting classic Motown holiday tracks)
VARIOUS--"As melhores músicas de Natal" (Collection of Portuguese Contemporary Christian artists; there is a CD, but I can't find a purchase site)
SOUNDTRACK--"The Muppet Christmas Carol" (Disney's vinyl release of 1992 soundtrack, last issued on CD in 2012)
SEPTEMBER 26
MIDNITE STRING QUARTET--"Christmas Heartstrings II" (Hard Copy CD release of last year's String Quartet digital album)
RENE TAYLOR--"Jingle Bell Jazz" (Jazz and Standards singer from Arizona)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Passion" (Contemporary Classical?)
SEPTEMBER 28
VINCE GILL--"The Christmas Collection" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive 2-LP RED & GREEN VINYL pairing of Gill's Xmas sets from 1993 and 2012)
VINCE GUARALDI TRIO--"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive RED & WHITE split VINYL)
VINCE GUARALDI TRIO--"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Target Exclusive comes with Limited Edition original art poster)
DEAN MARTIN --"Dino's Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive VINYL version of 2013-2014 album)
DARRELL McFADDEN & THE DISCIPLES--"It's Christmas Time Again" (Reworked version of the group's 2015 album, remixed with 2 new tracks)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Merry Christmas Baby" (Sony Legacy vinyl collection issued as an Independent Record Store exclusive in 2016)
SESAME STREET--"It's Christmas Time!" (Appears to be a collection of previously released Sesame Street holiday music)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Christmas Attic (20th Anniversary Edition)" (1998 album with a bonus live "Christmas Jam" from 2012)
VARIOUS--"Country Faith Christmas, Vol. 2" (Cracker Barrel exclusive collection of Country Christmas favorites, from Benda Lee to Hannah Kerr)
OCTOBER 1
THE CLYMER KURTZ BAND--"Snow on Snow on Snow" (Virginia based Folk/Americana group)
BRENT JONES--"The Soul Of Christmas" (Contemporary Gospel artist)
THE SELKIE GIRLS--"Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas" (Texas based Celtic group)
OCTOBER 2
LAURA SULLIVAN--"A Magical Christmas" (Piano-centric instrumentals from Grammy winning San Francisco composer and recording artist)
LAURA SULLIVAN--"A Magical Christmas" (Vinyl version of above)
OCTOBER 4
VARIOUS--"Christmas Remixed 3" (Third in a series of Chill and Dance remixes of holiday favorites from Six Degrees; also available on Bandcamp)
OCTOBER 5
CHET ATKINS--"Christmas With Chet Atkins" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1961 classic from Del-Ray Records)
HARRY BELAFONTE--"To Wish You A Merry Christmas" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1958 classic from Del-Ray Records)
CHAS & DAVE--"Greatest Christmas" (Re-issue of frequently re-issued 1986 album from the Cockney pair; Chas Hodges died 9/22/18)
HAL DAVID & JOHN CACAVAS--"In The Christmas Swing" (Digital reissue of 2008 AC/MOR digital release)
DUB SPENCER & TRANCE HILL--"Christmas In Dub" (Four-man Dub band from Switzerland; limited to 999)
DUB SPENCER & TRANCE HILL--"Christmas In Dub" (Vinyl version of above; limited to 999)
THE FOUR SEASONS--"4 Seasons Greetings" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1962 classic from Del-Ray records)
HELIX--"A Helix Christmas" (Canadian Metal band's 2015 Christmas album with additional tracks; limited to 500 copies)
HELIX--"A Helix Christmas" (RED vinyl version of above, limited to 250 copies)
HELIX--"A Helix Christmas" (GREEN vinyl version of above, limited to 250 copies)
GRANT JOHNSON--"Joy & Peace" (Classic Country singer--a la Jim Reeves--from Minnesota with Live Christmas performance)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"Merry Christmas" (180gm Vinyl re-issue of 1958 classic from Del-Ray Records)
IVAN PARKER--"Christmas Dreaming" (Southern Gospel artist)
ELVIS PRESLEY--"Elvis' Christmas Album" (Pressed on collector's grade 180gm vinyl, with original gatefold cover fully restored)
ARTURO SANDOVAL--"Christmas At Notre Dame" (Cuban American Jazz artist, protege of Dizzy Gillespie)
DOC SEVERINSEN--"Merry Christmas From Doc Severinsen & The Tonight Show Orchestra" (Re-issue of 1991 release)
THE SIXTEEN--"A Renaissance Christmas" (UK based choir founded by Harry Christophers)
SMOOTH JAZZ ALL STARS--"Smooth Jazz Christmas" (Collective of Smooth Jazz artists known for their artist tribute albums tackle Christmas)
SONORO--"Christmas With Sonoro" (Chamber choir, conducted by Neil Ferris with Michael Higgins on organ)
YALE STROM'S BROKEN CONSORT--"Shimmering Lights" (Fascinating Hanukkah album; Progressive Folk Jazz rooted in Klezmer?)
STYLISTICS--"Christmas" (Re-issue of 1992 album from classic Soul group)
AARON WATSON--"An Aaron Watson Family Christmas" (Texas born Country artist)
KEVIN BLOODY WILSON--"Kev's Krissmas, Vol. 2" (NSFW; Second Christmas album from comedic singer/songwriter from Australia)
VARIOUS--"Best of Christmas--Vintage Collection" (Import 2-CD collection includes Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Doris Day, Johnny Cash, etc.)
VARIOUS--"It's Christmas Time Again" (Import 2-CD collection of traditional artists including Bing, Ella, Bing & Ella, Peggy Lee, etc.)
VARIOUS--"NOW That's What I Call Merry Christmas 2018" (Latest collection of holiday hits from the NOW empire)
VARIOUS--"A Very Unique Christmas" (Digital comp from German label; some Christmas, some not, some you know, some you don't; multi genre)
SOUNDTRACK--"How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive picture disc vinyl of the original soundtrack)
OCTOBER 7
MEG BIRCH--"This Christmas" (British Soul/Pop/Jazz vocalist)
LOUNGE CLUB 66--"Christmas Lounge" (A step above elevator music, a step below legitimate Lounge)
OCTOBER 10
MARCEL KAPTEIJN--"Ding Dong Days" (Contemporary Pop and Brit Pop from Dutch vocalist formerly of Synth-Pop group Ten Sharp)
ANDREA KOELSCH--"Noel" (5 song EP from German born/California based Christian Pop artist)
RUDY RAY MOORE--"This Ain't No White Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of 2001 version of 1971 album)
OCTOBER 12
MATT BORGHI--"Ambient Guitar For Christmas" (Ethereal carols from Michigan artist)
ELIZABETH CHAN--"Best Gift Ever" (7th Christmas set in as many years from the reigning Queen of Christmas; color will be updated if there are CDs)
ERIC CLAPTON--"Happy Xmas" (First full-length Christmas album from legendary Rock and Blues guitarist)
ERIC CLAPTON--"Happy Xmas" (Vinyl version of above, presented on double LP at 45rpm speed, 180gm vinyl)
DAILEY & VINCENT--"The Sounds of Christmas" (Bluegrass and Gospel duo)
DAILEY & VINCENT--"The Sounds of Christmas" (Cracker Barrel Exclusive version with 2 extra tracks)
CELINE DION--"These Are Special Times" (2-LP vinyl version of 1998 album on vinyl; from Sony)
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK--"Warmest Christmas Wishes" (Pop vocalist of "After The Lovin'" fame)
BAILEY JEHL-"Christmas Lights" (Nashville based Indie Folk Pop singer)
THE KENS--"Winter With Juanita" (A fun album, mostly instrumental, combining Mexicali, contemporary & vintage Electronic, Indie, and Hip Hop)
TRACY LAWRENCE--"Frozen In Time" (2007's "All Wrapped Up In Christmas" with the tracks shuffled and two new songs)
TRACY LAWRENCE--"Frozen In Time" (Vinyl version of above)
LYAMBIKO--"My Favourite Christmas Songs" (German Jazz vocalist; at the moment, only available in Germany)
MICHAEL McDONALD--"Season Of Peace" (Collection of past Christmas favorites and at least one new track)
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork of the 60s band and TV show with newly recorded Christmas songs)
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"A Merry Little Christmas"
MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR--"A Merry Little Christmas" (DVD)
JESS MOSKALUKE--"A Small Town Christmas" (Canadian Import of first holiday set from rising Country Pop singer, reminiscent of Shania Twain)
DANIEL O'DONNELL--"Christmas With Daniel" (2-CD/DVD--3 discs in all--combo from Easy Listening/Irish Folk singer)
LEANN RIMES--"It's Christmas, Eve" (Latest holiday set from Country Pop artist features original songs she wrote for her upcoming Hallmark movie)
STRINGS OF VICTORY--"Strings of Christmas" (Bluegrass Gospel from NC)
OCTOBER 15
HELEN McCOOKERYBOOK--"Christmas Assortment" (Hard copy CD-EP of 2007 digital release from UK Post Punk/Indie Folk artist)
JOHN ROTH--"December Dreams" (Acoustic Guitar)
OCTOBER 16
ANIMATED--"He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special" (Re-issue of DVD of 1985 animated special, last re-issued in 2010)
OCTOBER 19
BEEGIE ADAIR & MONICA RAMEY--"Some Enchanted Christmas" (Piano and vocal from Green Hill)
ALLEN & BRIGHT--"Christmas Vol. 1" (Acoustic instrumental duo from Nashville, mostly AC & Americana, Kickstarter funded vinyl and CD)
ALLEN & BRIGHT--"Christmas Vol. 1" (Digital version, for those who didn't participate in the Kickstarter campaign)
APOLLO'S FIRE--"Christmas On Sugarloaf Mountain" (Celtic/Classical Crossover; when Ireland meets Appalachia, the music is awesome)
HOWARD ARMAN--"More Christmas Surprises" (Import follow-up to "Christmas Surprises"; Classical presentation of holiday songs around the world)
PAM ASBERRY--"Thankful Heart, Joyful Mind" (New Age solo piano performances of mostly old carols)
JOHNNY CASH--"The Christmas Spirit" (Limited Edition 180gm BLUE vinyl, audiophile, with gatefold cover; from Friday Music)
JOHNNY CASH--"The Christmas Spirit" (Limited Edition 180gm RED & GOLD swirl vinyl, audiophile, with gatefold cover; from Friday Music)
CRAIG DUNCAN--"Colonial Christmas" (From Green Hill)
EMBELLISH HANDBELL ENSEMBLE & CHICAGO BRONZE--"Born Is The King of Israel" (Favorite carols performed on handbells plus)
HANNAH KERR--"Christmas Eve In Bethlehem" (CCM artist adds four new tracks to her 2017 EP "Emmanuel" to complete the album)
JOSH LAVENDER--"Eden Is Open" (3 song EP from Contemporary Christian artist)
LENNE BROTHERS BAND--"Santa's Plane" (Retro Rockers from Germany)
LOS STRAITJACKETS-"Complete Christmas Songbook" (Presumably, judging from the title, a collection of their previously issued holiday tuneage)
LOS STRAITJACKETS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS (From Yep Roc; Expensive; You can bundle, but it doesn't look like you get a discount for doing so)
MATT MAHER--"The Advent of Christmas" (Contemporary Christian artist)
BRIANNE MATHEWS--"It Was A Holy Night" (3 song EP from CCM/Worship artist; digital version was available from earlier this year)
JOHNNY MATHIS--"Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition Anniversary Edition 180gm TRANSLUCENT vinyl; from Friday Music)
MARTINA McBRIDE--"It's The Holiday Season" (Country legend goes Big Band crooner for Christmas)
MARTINA McBRIDE--"It's The Holiday Season" (Vinyl version of above)
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Target Exclusive version of 10/12 release includes "Riu Chiu" and "Christmas Is My Time of Year")
NILS--"Christmas Everyday" (Smooth Jazz guitar player)
DAVID PHELPS--"It Must Be Christmas" (Fifth Christmas album from CCM artist who previously sang with the Gaither Vocal Band)
DAVID PHELPS--"It Must Be Christmas" (Live DVD performance of the above includes 4 additional songs)
REHYA STEVENS--"Celebrate" (All original music from Southern California based AC Pop and Soul vocalist--she calls it Sophisti-pop; PledgeMusic funded)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter [Deluxe Edition]" (Expanded version of last year's release from electronic violinist)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter [Deluxe Edition]" (Vinyl version of above)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter [Deluxe Edition]" (Target Exclusive CD version featuring two all new bonus tracks)
THE TEMPLE ROCKERS--"Festival of Lights" (Reggae Hanukkah album from All-Star group led by David Gould)
THE TEMPLE ROCKERS--"Festival of Lights" (Vinyl version of above)
CECE WINANS--"Something's Happening: It's Christmas with CeCe Winans" (Very popular Gospel artist)
VARIOUS--"Gifts of Odin" (Nordic Christmas Revels; directed by Megan Henderson)
VARIOUS--"Joy: The Ultimate Christmas Celebration" (Southern Gospel from StowTown Records; includes Ernie Haase, Triumphant, & more)
VARIOUS--"A Motown Gospel Christmas" (A collection of artists from Motown's Gospel imprint including Mandisa, Danny Gokey and more)
VARIOUS--"Southern Soul Christmas Mix, Vol. 1" (2015 release featuring Carl Marshall, Sir Jonathan Burton, Rue Davis, T.K. Soul and more)
OCTOBER 21
MANOS WILD--"An Old Fashioned Christmas" (3rd Christmas album from prolific Elvis-styled Greek Retro Rockabilly/Rock/AC artist)
OCTOBER 23
RODNEY CROWELL/JD McPHERSON--"When The Fat Guy Tries The Chimney On For Size"/"Hey Skinny Santa" (Split color 7" available only through Independent retail record stores; not supposed to be available online...just walk-in; $1.99 and contains a $2 coupon on one or both full albums)
OCTOBER 24
VARIOUS--"A Nashville Christmas" (DVD of performance aired on GetTV last year features Emmylou Harris, Wynonna Judd, Pam Tillis and more)
VARIOUS--"Best Christmas Orgel" (Allegedly a Music Box album)
OCTOBER 26
MINDI ABAIR & THE BONESHAKERS--"All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues" (Blues Rock from Grammy nominated Sax player and vocalist)
ANA CRISTINA CASH--"My Christmas Collection" (Country/Pop/Latin/Soul artist)
ANA CRISTINA CASH--"My Christmas Collection" (Limited Edition RED or GREEN vinyl of above)
JESSIE JAMES DECKER--"On This Holiday" (Country Pop singer with her first full-length Christmas effort after a string of digital singles and EPs)
JESSIE JAMES DECKER--"On This Holiday" (Target Exclusive version features last year's digital single "My Favorite Holiday")
DEEP WAVE--"Chillout Christmas" (Green Hil labell's Chill takes on popular Christmas favorites)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow (Deluxe Edition)" (Four new covers added to Country star's 2016 holiday album)
BRETT ELDREDGE--"Glow (Deluxe Edition)" (Vinyl version of above)
MAHALIA JACKSON--"The Spirit of Christmas" (Likely to be pushed back; Import 180gm GOLD vinyl; limited to 1500 copies worldwide)
JESSIE J--"This Christmas Day" (British Dance Pop artist)
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND--"A Sunshine Christmas (Special Edition)" (Essentially the 2015 release remastered, tracks re-ordered, & one new cut)
JOHN LEGEND--"A Legendary Christmas" (The legendary John Legend; guest appearance by Stevie Wonder)
JOHN LEGEND--"A Legendary Christmas" (Target exclusive version features two bonus tracks)
MIKE LOVE--"Reason For The Season" (Beach Boys front man with what is described as a family affair)
DEAN MARTIN--"Winter Wonderland" (180gm vinyl from Vinyl Passion, presumably of the 2010 Christmas compilation of the same name)
LES McCANN--"A Time Les Christmas" (Legendary Jazz and Soul piano player and singer, now in his 80s, with his first Christmas album)
INGRID MICHAELSON--"Songs of the Season" (First full length Christmas set from Indie Folk Pop singer/songwriter)
INGRID MICHAELSON--"Songs of the Season" (Vinyl version of above)
98 DEGREES--"Let It Snow" (Target Exclusive of the group's 2017 Target exclusive version with the two extra tracks + a bonus disc of hits)
ORA SINGERS--"The Mystery of Christmas" (World-class vocal ensemble with a modern take on the centuries-long British choral tradition)
JOEL PATERSON--"Hi-Fi Christmas" (One of last year's best Christmas albums makes it's vinyl debut; Les Paul style Christmas guitar instrumentals)
PENTATONIX--"Christmas Is Here" (Fourth holiday set from popular a capella group)
PENTATONIX--"Christmas Is Here" (Target Exclusive version includes poster)
NICOLE PINNELL--"Away In A Manger: A Cello Christmas" (Pinnell has appeared on hundreds of albums and now steps out on her own)
DIANA ROSS--"Wonderful Christmas Time" (Combines Diana's 1994 Christmas CD with her 6 songs from the 1994 Hallmark exclusive)
MITCH RYDER--"Christmas (Take A Ride)" (Legendary Detroit rocker weighs in with his first full-length Christmas album)
SERENA RYDER--"Christmas Kisses" (Canadian Indie Rock/Folk Rock artist)
SERENA RYDER--"Christmas Kisses" (Import vinyl of above)
WILLIAM SHATNER--"Shatner Claus" (Capt. Kirk does Christmas, with help from Henry Rollins, Todd Rundgren, Joe Louis Walker & more)
WILLIAM SHATNER--"Shatner Claus" (RED Vinyl version of above)
WILLIAM SHATNER--"Jingle Bells"/"Silent Night" (7" vinyl single featuring Henry Rollins on the Punk "A" side and Iggy Pop on the "B")
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition)" (Former No Doubt vocalist adds FIVE new tracks to her 2017 album)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition)" (Target Exclusive includes poster)
THOR--"Christmas In Valhalla" (9 original holiday headbanger from Canadian Metal band)
STEVE THORNGATE--"After The Longest Night" (Americana Worship Music)
DAVID TOBIN & JEFF MEEGAN--"Pretty Swingin' Christmas" (Rat Pack Pop Swing from intercontinental composers)
MARS WILLIAMS--"An Ayler Xmas, Vol. 2" (Avant Garde Jazz)
CHELY WRIGHT--"Santa Will Find You" (Holiday EP featuring all originals from Country singer-songwriter who hit #1 with "Single White Female")
DARLENE ZSCHECH & HOPE UC--"The Table: A Christmas Worship Gathering" (Worship music from Australia)
VARIOUS--"Songbird: Voices of Christmas" (Green Hill collection of AC vocals includes Stephen Bishop, Olivia Newton-John, Jaimee Paul, and more)
SOUNDTRACK--"Nutcracker & The Four Realms" (James Newton Howard)
OCTOBER 28
SIR CHARLES JONES--"Christmas With The Family" (Southern Soul and Blues singer)
UNDER THE STREETLAMP--"Hip To The Holidays" (14 song CD from Chicago Retro vocal group)
OCTOBER 31
RUPAUL--"Christmas Party" (Third Christmas set from model, actor, singer, songwriter, author, drag queen and host of Drag Race)
NOVEMBER
GILLY ASSUNCAO--"Merry Christmas" (Traditional Pop/AC vocalist with a very compelling voice)
IAN FOSTER & NANCY HYNES--"A Week In December" (Canadian Folk/Canadiana--like Americana, but Canadian--duo)
KUANA TORRES KAHELE--"Back To Hilo for the Holidays" (Second holiday album from Hawaiian music artist)
REDHEAD EXPRESS--"Christmastime" (6 song EP--plus bonus track--from Alt Country/Americana sister group)
NOVEMBER 1
MARCUS COLEMAN--"Christmas & Jazz" (Fundraising album for Inland Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Ontario)
MELINDA DeROCKER--"Christmas Time Is Here" (Jazz standards vocalist)
LISA DONAHEY--"Christmas In Our Soul" (Fantastic singer shows her range, from Broadway to Beach Music, on eclectic & fine Christmas album)
THERESA JO GAFFNEY--"Peace On Earth" (Pleasant Folk Christmas set)
ILLEGAL RODEO & BENJAMIN ANDREWS--"Americana Christmas" (San Francisco collective of singer/songwriters)
PRAYTELL--"It's Almost Christmas, Vol. II" (Folk Pop duo Jon & Valerie Guerra with the follow up to 2015's brilliant "It's Almost Christmas")
SARAH SMITH--"A Christmas Wish" (Award winning Rock/Pop/Alt artist, former lead singer for The Joys)
NOVEMBER 2
MINDI ABAIR & THE BONESHAKERS--"All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues"/"The Best Part Of Christmas" (7" vinyl single from above)
JOEY ALEXANDER--"A Joey Alexander Christmas" (4-track EP from New York based Jazz pianist)
DAVID ARCHULETA--"Winter In The Air" (Second Christmas set from American Idol 7th season runner-up)
DAVID ARCHULETA--"Navidad" (4-track Spanish language holiday EP)
HOWARD ARMAN--"More Christmas Surprises" (Import follow-up to "Christmas Surprises"; Classical release from 10/19 reaches Amazon US)
RACHEL BAIMAN--"Thanksgiving" (Americana/Folk/Bluegrass artist with an album focused on indigenous rights; holiday subtext)
LYNN BLAKEY--"Christmas" (Alt Folk/Indie Pop singer from Raleigh, NC)
BODEN & MARTELEUR--"Folkjul II--A Swedish Folk Christmas" (Classical SACD Import of Swedish Christmas Folk songs; follow-up to "Folkjul")
PAUL CARDALL--"Christmas" (4th Christmas set from Christian/New Age/Classical Crossover pianist features CeCe Winans and Audrey Assad)
MARIAH CAREY--"Merry Christmas" (Japanese Import RED vinyl 7" of "All I Want For Christmas Is You")
ERIC CLAPTON--"Happy Xmas (Deluxe Box Set)" (Includes CD, usb drive with full album, 7" flexi single, pop-up art, & ornament in custom gift box)
RODNEY CROWELL--"Christmas Everywhere" (First Christmas album from 45 year Americana/Country veteran)
RODNEY CROWELL--"Christmas Everywhere" (Black & Gray "coal" vinyl version of above; red & white vinyl version only at Indie retailers)
RODNEY CROWELL--"Christmas Everywhere" (New West Records Exclusive Green & Red Marble vinyl version)
LAUREN DAIGLE--"Behold (Deluxe Edition)" (Updated and expanded edition of Contemporary Christian artist's 2016 offering)
OTIS GIBBS--"Once I Dream Of Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 2003 Alt Country classic)
JACKIE GLEASON--"Tis The Season" (Vinyl re-issue and not the first; 180gm vinyl and gatefold cover)
GREGORIAN ROCK--"Gregorian Rock Christmas" (Gregorian chants with contemporary backing)
CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN--"Rockin' Ol' Christmas" (What you get when Rock, Blues, and Country come together; 3-song EP)
SAMANTHA JADE--"The Magic of Christmas" (Australian Dance Pop artist and former X Factor Australia winner)
JACK JEZZRO--"Christmas Jazz Guitar" (From Green Hill; pushed back from Oct. 19)
JOHN KLEIN--"A Christmas Sound Spectacular"/"Let's Ring The Bells" (RealGone 2fer; first stereo on CD of 1959 LP, first time on CD for 1964 LP)
LEILA & THE DISTRACTIONS--"Planet Christmas" (California based Pop, Rock, Blues & Funk band)
MIKE LOVE--"Reason For The Season" (Vinyl version of Beach Boys front man's Christmas set, the CD for which releases Oct. 26)
MARK MASRI--"Christmas Is (Deluxe Expanded Edition)" (Re-issue of 2010's "Christmas Time With You" from Pop/AC/Classical Crossover vocalist)
LESLIE COURS MATHER--"Home For Christmas" (Pop/AC/Country artist, fresh off the hit "I'm A Survivor")
THE MAVERICKS--"Hey, Merry Christmas" (8 original tunes and a couple of holiday covers from Americana/Tex-Mex/Country Pop band)
THE McGUIRE SISTERS--"Greetings From The McGuire Sisters (Expanded Edition)" (First time on CD for 1958 LP + bonus cuts; from RealGone)
ROD McKUEN--"New Carols For Christmas: The Rod McKuen Christmas Album" (1971 album, last issued in 1995, from RealGone)
JD McPHERSON--"Socks" (First full length Christmas set from Roots Rocker; 2015 Xmas single gets it's first physical release)
JD McPHERSON--"Socks" (Christmas Tree Green vinyl version of above)
JD McPHERSON--"Socks" (New West Records Exclusive Green & Red Marble vinyl version)
C.J. MICKENS--"This Is Christmas" (Soulful singer/songwriter unafraid to tackle other genres)
WILLIE NELSON--"Pretty Paper" (1979 Country classic on 180gm Gold & Blue Swirl vinyl with gatefold cover, from Friday Music)
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHORUS--"Gospel Christmas" (Import SACD; Gospel with Symphony Orchestra from Dutch Classical label)
MIC OECHSNER'S GRAPPELLISSIMO--"Gipsy Christmas" (Import CD of German Gipsy Jazz group; digital version available 10/8)
PAPAGENA--"The Darkest Midnight" (Import CD from Folk/Classical a cappella group from the UK)
SIA--"Everyday Is Christmas" (Target exclusive includes three new tracks)
RHYAN SINCLAIR--"Marshmallow World" (EP from young Country/Americana artist, formerly the frontwoman for the Indie band All The Little Pieces)
ROBYN SPANGLER--"Christmas Is..." (Stage and screen actress and Jazz vocalist; album includes a duet with Donny Most of Happy Days)
SUFJAN STEVENS--"Songs For Christmas" (5-disc vinyl release of Sufjan's collected Christmas EPs from 2001-2006, released on CD in 2007)
ANDY TIELMAN--"Merry Christmas To You" (Re-issue 0f 1993 album from Dutch Indo Rock and Pop pioneer)
NICHOLAS WELLS--"One Little Season" (EP from Pop singer/songwriter)
WHITEHORSE--"A Whitehorse Winter Classic" (Canadian Folk Rock duo with an album focused on the holiday's melancholy side)
ROBERT ZIEGLER--"Christmas At The Movies" (Pop Classical presentation of the Silver Screen's greatest Christmas songs)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Memories" (Hard copy CD of previously download only 2010 comp of Retro 50s and 60s Rock)
VARIOUS--"Dreamboats & Petticoats: Let It Snow" (HMV--UK--Exclusive budget priced 2-CD collection of classic Christmas tracks)
VARIOUS--"Dr Johns Ultimate Rock Christmas Album" (An album of unsigned bands, largely Metal and Hard Rock; profits to Exeter Hospice)
VARIOUS--"Jewish Holiday Songs" (Songs of the Jewish holidays performed in Hebrew by Children's Choirs and Israeli singers; possibly a re-issue)
VARIOUS--"The Love of God Made Known" (Contemporary Worship Music from Paradox)
VARIOUS--"Rhythm & Blues Christmas" (ACE records pares the 20 tracks of their 2006 CD Import to a tidy 14 for this IMPORT vinyl version)
SOUNDTRACK--"Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" (First official soundtrack for this 1977 Muppets special; from Varese Sarabande)
NOVEMBER 5
ANTHONY NATIELLO--"It's A Christmas Love" (17 song Jazz set from Pennsylvania singer and sax slinger; includes original title track)
MARTY ROBBINS--"Christmas"/"What God Has Done"/"The Drifter"/"Saddle Tramp" (Import 4-fer on 2 CDs from Morello)
NOVEMBER 8
AUSTIN MAROLLA--"Christmas Kiss" (All original songs ranging from spiritually uplifting to irreverent fun from Staten Island Pop artist)
SWING KABARETT REVUE--"Swinging Christmas" (Digital re-issue of 2016 old time Swing album--styles from Depression Era to 50s)
TWO TIMES TRUE--"True Christmas" (Nice set of traditional hymns done up in Jazz style by St. Louis trio led by pianist Carolbeth True)
NOVEMBER 9
ALOE BLACC--"Christmas Funk" (Well known Pop/R&B musician/singer/songwriter/producer/actor/philanthropist)
JIM CAUSLEY--"A Causley Christmas" (Folk music, lesser known carols and poetry from the British Isles; hear "Mistletoe" here)
LORNE GREENE/CAST OF BONANZA--"The Complete Christmas On The Ponderosa" (RealGone twofer featuring Lorne's '65 solo effort)
HANSON--"Snowed In" (First vinyl issue of 1997 CD comes on Christmas Tree Green vinyl & is limited to 1200; from Real Gone)
A HERO FOR THE WORLD--"Winter Is Here" (Second part of Power Metal group's Christmas "Rock Opera")
THE HOUND + THE FOX--"Songs of Winter" (Neo-Folk duo's full-length holiday album; 12 songs; guests include Peter Hollens)
THE KINGSTON TRIO--"Holiday Box" (Unknown content at this time)
KRISTIN KORB--"That Time of Year" (Jazz bassist and vocalist currently based in Denmark)
ANDRE KOSTELANETZ--"The Complete Columbia Christmas Albums" (2-CD set from RealGone; all 3 of his Xmas albums, plus rare 1950 track)
LEVI KREIS--"Home For The Holidays" (Singer, songwriter, Tony Award winning actor; Gospel, Country, Rockabilly, Jazz; digital available Nov. 2)
MICHAEL LONGORIA--"Merry Christmas, Darling" (Broadway performer offers up a romantic 60s throwback album)
LES McCANN--"A Time Les Christmas" (CD version of album released digitally 10/26 from legendary Jazz and Soul piano player and singer)
PJ MORTON--"Christmas With PJ" (6 classics and 2 originals from R&B/Soul singer)
THE OSMONDS--"Very Merry Rockin' Good Christmas" (The Osmonds, in this case, being Jay & Merrill)
BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA--"Christmas Rocks! Live" (Blu-Ray; listing is now for "all regions")
SORELLA DUO--"Holidays With Sorella Duo" (Cello and piano duets; Classical Pop or Pop Classical)
NOEL PAUL STOOKEY--"Somethin' Special" (The "Paul" of Peter, Paul & Mary, now 80; half traditional and half original; will recolor if CDs are available)
DAVID WAHLER--"Christmas At Home" (5-song New Age EP)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Rap" (Color vinyl re-issue of 1987 Profile LP featuring Sweet Tee, Run DMC, The Showboys and more)
VARIOUS--"Have Yourself A Swingin' Little Christmas" (Bear Family collection of vintage Jazz, Swing & R&B; Lionel Hampton, Billy May, more)
VARIOUS--"Rockin' Rollin' Santa Claus" (Halo comp featuring holiday R&B from Johnny Otis, The Ronettes, Carla Thomas, and more)
VARIOUS--"Run Rudolph Run" (Halo comp featuring holiday R&B from Chuck Berry, The Swan Silvertones, Freddy King and more)
VARIOUS--"Trim Your Tree" (Halo comp featuring holiday R&B from B.B. King, Charles Brown, The Drifters, Jackie Wilson and more)
SOUNDTRACK--"Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (Soundtrack for the new film features Tyler The Creator, Run-DMC, Pentatonix, Buster Poindexter and more)
NOVEMBER 10
CHERIE CALL--"A Merry Little Christmas" (6 song EP from Utah based Folk and Inspirational singer)
NOVEMBER 11
DIEGO'S UMBRELLA--"The Christmas Revels" (Gypsy Rock band from San Francisco)
GATHER YOUR QUIET--"A Gather Your Quiet Christmas Special" (Pleasant set from Oregon based Experimental Post-Rock Neo-Classical artist)
NOVEMBER 12
JESS AND GABRIEL--"I'll Be Home" (Vloggers who sing pretty Pop)
GERALDINE LATTY--"Holy Night" (Contemporary Christian and Worship artist from the UK; album contains 2 new songs)
NOVEMBER 13
DAMON BUXTON--"A Winter's Night" (Classical guitarist playing mostly 19th century carols with one self-penned composition; Kickstarter funded)
LONGBOAT--"Come and Get Your Christmas" (Seattle Indie brings dry wit and multi-genre approach to the holidays; physical CD possible)
NOVEMBER 14
EMILY HAIG--"Spirit of Christmas" (British Soprano)
JOHN McDERMOTT--"Maybe This Christmas" (Canadian crooner best known for his rendition of "Danny Boy")
SWINGTIME DOLLS--"A Dolled Up Christmas" (Pennsylvania based group specializing in the retro sound of groups like the Andrews Sisters)
THEE VOLATILES--"Pogo For Christmas" (Power Punk EP from Northern NJ; includes a Hanukkah track)
THE VILLAGE PEOPLE--"A Village People Christmas" (Features 9 original songs written by Victor Willis who wrote "YMCA", "Macho Man", etc.)
NOVEMBER 16
AUGUST BURNS RED--"Winter Wilderness" (10" vinyl EP from Christian Metal band, known for their annual holiday releases)
AUSTIN BLUES REVUE--"An Austin Blue Christmas" (Multiple Blues styles from multiple featured artists; a CD will follow)
B'n'T--"Voices of Christmas" (German a capella pop quintet; digital version at Amazon US here)
ENGLAND BROOKS ORCHESTRA--"The Greatest Gift" (Jazz vocalist currently based in Norway)
CHEAP TRICK--"Christmas Christmas" (Vinyl version of last year's holiday album)
ANDREW COLYER--"Christmas Time" (New Age/Ambient solo piano improvisations)
MARANDA CURTIS--"A Holy Christmas" (Soulful Worship Music EP from Florida artist)
ELLA FITZGERALD--"Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas" (Vinyl re-issue of 1960 LP; from Rumble Records)
THE FIZZ--"Christmas With The Fizz" (80s Pop Rock hitmakers in the UK--The Fizz includes three of the original four from Bucks Fizz; Amazon 11/23)
ARETHA FRANKLIN--"This Christmas, Aretha" (First vinyl release of late Soul/R&B icon's 2008 Christmas album)
FRIGG--"Joululaulut" (Finnish Folk group fusing Western and Nordic Folk; "hot fiddles from cool Scandinavia")
THE GREGORY BROTHERS--"Sleigh Ride Fireside" (Eclectic Americana from talented group best known for Auto-Tuning The News)
THE GREGORY BROTHERS--"Sleigh Ride Fireside" (Vinyl version of above)
KEVIN HASSELQUIST--"Christmas Eccentricities" (Instrumental Heavy Metal from Missouri guitarist)
CAMERON HONS--"A Rockin' Christmas" (Trchno Funk Metal from Australian artist)
THE HOUND + THE FOX--"Songs of Winter" (Neo-Folk duo's full-length holiday album sees general digital release; see 11/9 for CD)
HANNAH HUSTON--"Believe In Christmas" (Soulful Alt Pop singer from Nebraska and former contestant on season 10 of The Voice)
JUL PA SUNNMORSK--"Jul på Sunnmørsk" (Norwegian Jazz singer Siril Malmedal Hauge's Christmas project; read about it here)
KHRUANGBIN--"Christmas Time Is Here"/"Christmas Time Is Here (Version Mary)" (7" from awesome Psych Surf Funk Rock Texas trio)
KJ-52--"Mostest Wonderfullest Time of the Year" (Veteran Hip Hop artist)
NILS LANDGREN--"Christmas With My Friends VI" (Latest in Swedish Jazz artist's continuing series of holiday sessions; Import; features Ida Sand)
RAUL MALO & DAVID COLON--"I Don't Need Anything For Christmas" (CD single from Mavericks frontman and Nashville singer/songwriter)
MARC MARTEL--"Christmastime Is Here" (Third Christmas EP from Downhere vocalist and Freddie Mercury soundalike)
MEMPHIS UKULELE BAND--"Holidays Ain't The Same" (Ukuklele Soul from the breakout new group of 2015)
NOVA--"A Bossa Nova Christmas" (4-song EP from LA based Jazz fusion group specializing in Bossa Nova and Samba)
OH SUSANNA & MICHAEL JOHNSTON--"Decemberly" (Canadian Indie Alt Folk singer 6-song EP accompanied only by Johnston's piano)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" (9 original songs plus "Auld Lang Syne" from Alt Country band; CD contains 4 bonus tracks)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" (Holiday Splatter vinyl version of above; comes with full album download which includes the bonus tracks)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" (Limited Edition Candy Cane vinyl version; comes with full album download including bonus tracks; 1500 units)
OLD 97's--"Love The Holidays" Blue Christmas Bundle (ATO Exclusive includes 7" blue vinyl 45 of Blue Christmas/Up On The Housetop; 400 units)
PAPAGENA--"The Darkest Midnight" (Nov. 2 Import comes to Amazon US; Folk/Classical a capella group from UK)
FRANK PATTERSON--"At Christmas" (Re-issue of late Irish Tenor's 1984 Christmas album, last re-issued in 1993)
SHANE & SHANE--"A Worship Initiative Christmas, Vol. 2" (Contemporary Christian Folk)
TYLER THE CREATOR--"Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (6-song EP; doesn't include the 2 songs on the soundtrack)
WALK OFF THE EARTH--"Subscribe To The Holidays" (Canadian Indie Alt Folk-Rock band; set includes a Hanukkah tune)
WE THE KINGS--"Season's Greetings From The Sandbar" (2 originals, 8 Christmas classics from Florida Pop Punk/Power Pop band)
VARIOUS--"Putumayo Presents Joy To The World" (2018 collection from World Music label includes Leon Redbone, Lynn August, Arspop, more)
VARIOUS--"So Fresh: The Hits of Christmas 2018" (2018 edition of the annual Australian collection of Christmas hits)
NOVEMBER 17
BARNES & BARNES--"Holidaze In Lumania" (Demented holiday tunes from the folks who brought you "Fish Heads")
NOVEMBER 18
LADY BE GOOD--"The Christmas Album" (Vocal Jazz quartet from Canada)
PATRICK TRUDELL--"Home For Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Easy Listening wind & whisper style flutist; Kickstarter funded; 1st Xmas set here)
NOVEMBER 19
WILL TAYLOR & STRINGS ATTACHED--"A Mandolin Christmas, Vol. 2" (Acoustic mandolin Folk renditions of Christmas carols)
NOVEMBER 20
SAMUEL J MORRIS--"Santa Is Coming To Town" (American Pop from Italy)
PREDATOR DUB ASSASSINS--"A Very Dubby Christmas" (New York based band known for Reggae flavored with Hip Hop and Soulful Pop)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Finds A Way" (WSTW Hometown Heroes; Delaware area artists; proceeds to Toys For Tots; CDs available locally)
VARIOUS--"Lost Christmas" (A collection of seasonal songs from UK Indie artists on the Confidential label; mostly Indie Folk, Folk Pop, Folk Rock)
NOVEMBER 21
CASI JOY--"Joy For The Holidays" (K.C. based Country Pop singer/songwriter and former contestant on The Voice; limited # of CDs available)
PENTATONIX--"Christmas Is Here" (Japanese First Press version of Oct. 26 CD, with Bonus track)
NOVEMBER 22
FRANKIE MORENO--"Frankie's Christmas Party" (Entertainer & Pop singer/songwriter; guests include Crystal Gayle; for CD, contact Kathy Cornelius)
RECORD STORE DAY (11/23/18)
ERIC CLAPTON--"A Little Bit of Christmas Love"/"You Always Hurt The One You Love" (Die cut 12"; First; ltd. to 5000)
GREEN RIVER/U-MEN--"Away In A Manger"/"Blue Christmas" (Sub Pop split 7" on either RED or GREEN vinyl; Exclusive; ltd. to 2000)
INGRID MICHAELSON--"Happy Happy Christmas"/"December" (7" picture disc featuring unreleased demos; Exclusive)
KEITH RICHARDS--"Run Rudolph Run"/"The Harder They Come"-"Pressure Drop" (40th anniversary 12" RED vinyl; Exclusive; ltd. to 3500)
LINDSEY STIRLING--"Warmer In The Winter"/"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" (7" picture disc; Exclusive; ltd. to 2350)
ROSIE THOMAS--"A Very Rosie Christmas" (Vinyl version of 2008 CD; includes 2011 single; First; ltd. to 1000)
UNWRITTEN LAW & SUM 41--"Unwritten Christmas"/"Please Come Home For Christmas" (7" of 2001 & 1999 tunes; First; ltd. to 2500)
VARIOUS--"The Christmas Collection" (RED vinyl Jazz comp from Prestige vaults; Exclusive; ltd. to 2000)
SOUNDTRACK--"Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas" (Vinyl version of CD due 11/2)
NOVEMBER 23
116--"The Gift: A Christmas Compilation" (Rap/Hip-Hop)
ANTHEM LIGHTS--"Christmas Hymns" (CCM Pop Rock group)
BIG DUMB FACE--"Christmas In The Cave of Dagoth" (Sometimes comedic Psych Metal band)
GREEN RIVER/U-MEN--"Away In A Manger"/"Blue Christmas" (Sub Pop split 7" single featuring tracks from 1989 and 1984, respectively)
THE HANNAH BARBERAS--"Christmas Bandwagon" (Excellent 4-song Indie Jangle Pop EP from UK; all proceeds to Shelter)
KING DIAMOND--"No Presents For Christmas"/"Charon" (Picture Disc of King Diamond's legendary Metal Xmas tune; I believe it's a 12" single)
BOB MALONE--"The Christmas Collection" (Blues Rock keyboard wizard)
GIL McKINNEY--"Christmas" (Actor and Pop Jazz vocalist whose debut album was released in 2017; Kickstarter funded)
NICK METCALF--"Noel" (Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who combines elements of Celtic and Scottish music with Worship music)
THE NELONS--"A Winter Carol" (Atlanta based Gospel family)
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK--"Merry Merry Christmas" (Limited Edition Green vinyl of 1989 Boy Band holiday album; from Real Gone)
JUDY RAFAT--"It's Christmas Time Again" (Canadian Jazz vocalist based in Germany)
THE RESOLUTIONS--"For Now Until" (Collection of original Pop Christmas songs from DC area artists; the two from Emma Rowley are stellar)
THE RESOLUTIONS--"For Now Until" (CD version of above)
STEVEN STEWART--"Christmas: The Thrill of Hope" (Contemporary Christian artist based in Finland)
STIPPENLIFT--"Kerstfan" (Impressive Synth Pop from the Netherlands)
SUND YARD--"Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Songs)" (German duo--piano and voice--with Classical/Jazz versions of German carols)
SUND YARD--"Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Songs)" (CD version of above, currently available through crowdfunding campaign at Startnext)
THAT CELLO GUY (CREMAINE BOOKER)--"Love On Christmas" (Classical cellist known for his split panel videos where he performs multiple parts)
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA--"The Christmas Attic (20th Anniversary Edition)" (2-LP vinyl version of September 28 release)
TWOHAWKS--"Go Tell It On The Mountain" (Stephen Twohawks Reed is a New Age Native American flute player from Louisiana)
UNDERHILL FAMILY ORCHESTRA--"Extra Presents" (3 song digital Americana/Southern Indie Progressive Pop EP)
JOSEPH WASHINGTON JR.--"Merry Christmas To You From Joseph" (Metallic GOLD vinyl re-issue of great 1981 LP; new cover; ltd. to 1000)
DOC WATKINS--"Christmas In Jazz" (Jazz TX being the name of a club owned by Big Band leader Doc Watkins; features vocals from Meg Bodi)
YOUNG OCEANS--"Songs of Christmas" (EP of carols, new and old, from Brooklyn Art Rock band; fascinating sound)
VARIOUS--"Let's Have A Rockin' Christmas, Vol. 3" (Collection of Indie Christmas tunes includes Katie Garibaldi, The Forty Nineteens, SEAY, more)
VARIOUS--"Wanna Party! Vol. 4 The Holidays!" (Dance Pop hits from around the world from a label that's sorta NOW meets K-Tel)
VARIOUS--"Winter Ball Non-Stop" (Japanese Import Dance Floor Mix featuring holiday re-mixes of non-holiday songs)
NOVEMBER 24
HELINE--"Somewhat Improvised Christmas" (Classical flute from Finland)
PHAT CAT SWINGER--"From All of Us to All of You" (Neo-Swing Little Big Band)
PURPLE HULLS--"A Christmas Album" (Bluegrass Gospel duo from Texas; Kickstarter funded)
NOVEMBER 26
VARIOUS--"A Very Cherry Christmas, Vol. 13" (Annual collection of the best Indie and Alt Pop around; CD only--no digital--limited to 200)
NOVEMBER 27
B-ROBB--"Christmas Gift" (Rap/Hop Hop artist)
LINDA HEINS--"My Christmas Album" (Fine German Soprano)
HEMLOCK & HONEYCOMB--"Tonic of Mistletoe" (Alt Folk from Fredericksburg, Virginia)
NORM LEWIS--"The Norm Lewis Christmas Album" (Star of stage and screen and owner of an awesome baritone voice)
THE PROVERBS--"Home For Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Contemporary Gospel group--ranging from Jazz to Country; digital out 11/12)
NOVEMBER 28
THAT CELLO GUY (CREMAINE BOOKER)--"Love On Christmas" (Cello artist who is known for layering multiple cello parts)
NOVEMBER 29
PHIL & THE OSOPHERS--"Another Merry Christmas" (Indie Pop in the Sufjan Stevens vein)
NOVEMBER 30
NICHOLAS BURGESS--"Xmas Gold" (Indie Electronic Alt Pop from Boston artist)
GABRIELA CARTULANO--"Santa la Noche" (Bi-lingual--but mostly Spanish--Christmas set from Venezuelan born LA based CCM artist)
RAY CONIFF SINGERS--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Friday Music re-issue of 1962 album on RED 180gm vinyl; gatefold cover)
JOHN DENVER--"Rocky Mountain Christmas" (BLUE 180gm Vinyl reissue of 1975 album from Friday Music has now shown up domestically)
FERRANTE & TEICHER--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Friday Music 180gm vinyl issue of 1966 album with gatefold cover)
MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ--"Merry-Achi Christmas" (A little too traditional for my tastes; needs more fun; YMMV)
KAT McDOWELL--"A Very Merry Christmas" (Indie artist born in Japan combines English and Japanese cultures for a unique Pop Rock style)
MOOSE WITH A SCARF--"A Very Synthy Christmas" (Electronic music with comedic tendencies)
NATURALLY 7--"A Christmas Xperience" (Third Christmas album from soulful a cappella group)
POLY STYRENE--"Black Christmas"/"White Gold" (5th annual holiday 45 from Nordpolen Musikklubb; ltd. to 300; contact thru FB for purchase info)
SONS OF OLD TOWN COLLECTIVE--"X-Mas Extravaganza Volume 2" (Indie of all stripes from an assortment of acts)
GWEN STEFANI--"You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition)" (2-LP white vinyl version of CD released October 26)
BRIAN TARQUIN & PHIL NARO--"Deck The Halls" (Progressive Rock)
TREBUCHET--"Spend Your Christmas With Us" (Indie Folk/Folk Rock from generally eclectic California quartet)
TREBUCHET--"Spend Your Christmas With Us" (Vinyl version of above)
ANDY WILLIAMS--"The Andy Williams Christmas Album" (Friday Music re-issue of 1963 album on BLUE 180gm vinyl; gatefold cover)
VARIOUS--"NOW That's What I Call Merry Christmas 2018" (2-LP vinyl version of CD issued 10/5)
VARIOUS--"Stars" (Been a while since we had a comp from the Indie Where It's At Is Where You Are label; this one comes on vinyl)
VARIOUS--"A Very Ginger Christmas" (GingerDog Records charity comp, featuring Pop and Rock covers from their stable of artists; digital here)
VARIOUS--"A Very Monotreme Christmas" (Indie Rock, Pop, Shoegaze, Ambient, Experimental from UK label; limited to 200 CD copies)
SOUNDTRACK--"Anna & The Apocalypse" (Soundtrack to last year's Christmas Zombie movie; festive and flesh-eating)
SOUNDTRACK--"Anna & The Apocalypse" (Vinyl edition of above)
DECEMBER 1
TBA
Ryan Allen--"A Holiday With Friends" (Dancer/Choreographer/Singer; an eclectic mix of Folk, Jazz, Blues, Soul, World Music & Pop is possible)
Geoffrey Andrews (Worship artist; recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra)
Black Violin (Unique fusion of Classical, Soul, Jazz, and Hip Hop)
Susan Boyle (Britain's Got Talent winner working on her third holiday record and promising something a bit different)
Allyson Briggs & Fleur Seule (40s style Jazz and Swing band)
Bunny Racket (Rock n Roll about animals for kids...and adults)
Cod Gone Wild (Celtic Folk group)
Lauren Corzine--"A Country Christmas" (DEC) (Country Pop singer from Texas)
Gareth Davies-Jones--"The Darkest Midnight" (DEC) (UK Acoustic/Roots/Folk artist whose first Christmas set was 2012's "Nine Lessons")
Electric Six (Detroit Rock band)
Agne G--"Merry Christmas From My Heart" (Chicago based Classical Crossover singer; crowd source funded through GoFundMe)
Igor Gerzina (Smooth Jazz sax player from Croatia)
Grace Notes Trio (DEC) (Piano, cello and flute; recorded at Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel)
Marie Wise-Hawkins (Rising Country artist, best known for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in L.A. production of "Always Patsy Cline"; possibly a single or EP)
Hidden Agenda Deluxe with Oh Susanna--"Angels In The Snow" (Dutch Americana band)
Johnny Hiland (Blind Country/Rock/Americana singer-songwriter noted for his "chicken pickin'" guitar style; funded through Indiegogo)
The Incurables (Veteran Michigan Garage/Power Pop Rockers recording Christmas songs, probably for a compilation album)
Isthmus Brass (2nd seasonal set from large Wisconsin brass ensemble)
Emma Jude (DEC) (Indie Folk Pop artist, who dabbles in other genres as well, from Upstate New York; funded through GoFundMe)
Mary Loeffelbein--"The Whole Year Long" (NOV) (Music teacher, recording artist and worship leader; album funded through GoFundMe)
Kevin Lucas (Eclectic instrumentalist)
Morgan McClanahan (Nashville based Contemporary Christian artist)
Chris Mitchell--"White Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Smooth Jazz artist)
P&O Ferries Choir--"Winter Wonderland" (Largely traditional choir and BBC favorites)
Nelly Patty (French Pop/AC/Pop Rock-ish singer, currently based in Switzerland)
Peculi8--"A Very Peculi8 Christmas" (OCT) (UK based Classical a cappella group; group does do some contemporary music, but in a Classical style)
Kat Perkins--"A Kat Perkins Christmas III" (DEC) (Third Christmas EP from former Voice contestant; Kickstarter funded)
Rebecca Rae (DEC) (Nashville based Country singer)
S'Aints Band (Ensemble of friends "sleighing hunger" with their 8th annual charity Christmas CD. Pop, Rock, Blues, etc. Previous efforts available here)
Heather Smith (Christian Country music)
Spinphony (Female string quartet mashing up Classical with Rock and Pop)
Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en (Extremely limited 7" vinyl single with two original novelty xmas tunes from "cocktails and comedy" duo; Indiegogo funded)
Walbury Music Collective (Canadian Indie group specializing in classic Pop/Rock tunes with hooks and harmonies for miles)
We Are Vessel (Christian Rock Band)
Christopher Westfall--"The Wonder Of It All" (NJ/PA Folk Pop singer in a John Denver mold)
Various--"Independent #1s Christmas Special Vol. 4"
Various--"A Visible Christmas, Vol. 7" (Annual Christmas EP from the Visible Music College in Memphis, Chicago, etc.; CCM--Rock, Pop and Indie Folk)
POSSIBLE
Pat Benatar (Like waiting for Godot)
Better Days (British Pop Punk band working on a number of projects, including a Christmas EP)
First Aid Kit (Swedish Indie Folk Pop duo; unlikely for 2018, but possible)
Home Free (Popular Country tinged a capella group)
Ironing Board Sam (Blues legend; I know he's recorded it, don't know when they'll release it)
Jason Isbell (Former member of Drive By Truckers)
Johnnyswim (Indie duo who graced us with "A Johnnyswim Christmas" in 2014 says a new holiday EP is definitely possible this year)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
McCrary Sisters (Roots Gospel; album to feature Shirley Caesar, Alison Krauss, and Keb Mo)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (Remember this one? Cuz he doesn't.)
Shawn Mendes (Just rumors at this point)
Owl City (Indie Pop/Rock/Electronica artist Adam Young)
Pomplamoose (Funded through Patreon)
Saeed Renaud (Grammy Award winning songwriter and first season contestant on "The Four")
Bebe Rexha (Merely a rumor--and likely untrue--growing out of the announcement that Rexha will be performing at this year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball)
The Skyliners (Legendary Doo-Wop group continues on following the death of Jimmy Beaumont)
Strums & Drums (Husband and wife Folk duo from Ohio; find them at ReverbNation or their web site)
Ruben Studdard (Second season American Idol winner and R&B singer)
Josh Tatofi (Grammy nominated Hawaiian artist)
Shania Twain (Country Pop star has been working on a Christmas album longer than Pat Benatar, so don't get your hopes up)
Ada Vox (16th season American Idol contestant)
The West Coast Feed (EP from Soulful Seattle Swagger Rock band whose debut album drops soon; lead single "You Belong To Me")
Various (Missouri local artist project, with Hip Hop's BlackGrits producing)
2019
Cher (nuff said)
The Monkees--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of 2018 holiday CD)
Dolly Parton (Country superstar says this is definite and will be accompanied by a Christmas tour)
Jim Reeves--"Twelve Songs of Christmas" (RealGone has been unable to obtain the rights to this 1963 classic from Sony, but they'll keep trying)
Smashing Pumpkins (Just a possibility, but Billy seems pretty stoked by the idea)
Sovereign Grace (Worship group planning 3rd Christmas album)
Various--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 5" (Yet another indispensable collection of Surf Rock, etc., in the works at Double Crown)
TBA
Ryan Allen--"A Holiday With Friends" (Dancer/Choreographer/Singer; an eclectic mix of Folk, Jazz, Blues, Soul, World Music & Pop is possible)
Geoffrey Andrews (Worship artist; recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra)
Black Violin (Unique fusion of Classical, Soul, Jazz, and Hip Hop)
Susan Boyle (Britain's Got Talent winner working on her third holiday record and promising something a bit different)
Allyson Briggs & Fleur Seule (40s style Jazz and Swing band)
Bunny Racket (Rock n Roll about animals for kids...and adults)
Cod Gone Wild (Celtic Folk group)
Lauren Corzine--"A Country Christmas" (DEC) (Country Pop singer from Texas)
Gareth Davies-Jones--"The Darkest Midnight" (DEC) (UK Acoustic/Roots/Folk artist whose first Christmas set was 2012's "Nine Lessons")
Electric Six (Detroit Rock band)
Agne G--"Merry Christmas From My Heart" (Chicago based Classical Crossover singer; crowd source funded through GoFundMe)
Igor Gerzina (Smooth Jazz sax player from Croatia)
Grace Notes Trio (DEC) (Piano, cello and flute; recorded at Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel)
Marie Wise-Hawkins (Rising Country artist, best known for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in L.A. production of "Always Patsy Cline"; possibly a single or EP)
Hidden Agenda Deluxe with Oh Susanna--"Angels In The Snow" (Dutch Americana band)
Johnny Hiland (Blind Country/Rock/Americana singer-songwriter noted for his "chicken pickin'" guitar style; funded through Indiegogo)
The Incurables (Veteran Michigan Garage/Power Pop Rockers recording Christmas songs, probably for a compilation album)
Isthmus Brass (2nd seasonal set from large Wisconsin brass ensemble)
Emma Jude (DEC) (Indie Folk Pop artist, who dabbles in other genres as well, from Upstate New York; funded through GoFundMe)
Mary Loeffelbein--"The Whole Year Long" (NOV) (Music teacher, recording artist and worship leader; album funded through GoFundMe)
Kevin Lucas (Eclectic instrumentalist)
Morgan McClanahan (Nashville based Contemporary Christian artist)
Chris Mitchell--"White Christmas" (2nd Christmas set from Smooth Jazz artist)
P&O Ferries Choir--"Winter Wonderland" (Largely traditional choir and BBC favorites)
Nelly Patty (French Pop/AC/Pop Rock-ish singer, currently based in Switzerland)
Peculi8--"A Very Peculi8 Christmas" (OCT) (UK based Classical a cappella group; group does do some contemporary music, but in a Classical style)
Kat Perkins--"A Kat Perkins Christmas III" (DEC) (Third Christmas EP from former Voice contestant; Kickstarter funded)
Rebecca Rae (DEC) (Nashville based Country singer)
S'Aints Band (Ensemble of friends "sleighing hunger" with their 8th annual charity Christmas CD. Pop, Rock, Blues, etc. Previous efforts available here)
Heather Smith (Christian Country music)
Spinphony (Female string quartet mashing up Classical with Rock and Pop)
Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en (Extremely limited 7" vinyl single with two original novelty xmas tunes from "cocktails and comedy" duo; Indiegogo funded)
Walbury Music Collective (Canadian Indie group specializing in classic Pop/Rock tunes with hooks and harmonies for miles)
We Are Vessel (Christian Rock Band)
Christopher Westfall--"The Wonder Of It All" (NJ/PA Folk Pop singer in a John Denver mold)
Various--"Independent #1s Christmas Special Vol. 4"
Various--"A Visible Christmas, Vol. 7" (Annual Christmas EP from the Visible Music College in Memphis, Chicago, etc.; CCM--Rock, Pop and Indie Folk)
POSSIBLE
Pat Benatar (Like waiting for Godot)
Better Days (British Pop Punk band working on a number of projects, including a Christmas EP)
First Aid Kit (Swedish Indie Folk Pop duo; unlikely for 2018, but possible)
Home Free (Popular Country tinged a capella group)
Ironing Board Sam (Blues legend; I know he's recorded it, don't know when they'll release it)
Jason Isbell (Former member of Drive By Truckers)
Johnnyswim (Indie duo who graced us with "A Johnnyswim Christmas" in 2014 says a new holiday EP is definitely possible this year)
Jennifer Lopez (working with producer David Foster)
McCrary Sisters (Roots Gospel; album to feature Shirley Caesar, Alison Krauss, and Keb Mo)
Meat Loaf--"Hot Holidays" (Remember this one? Cuz he doesn't.)
Shawn Mendes (Just rumors at this point)
Owl City (Indie Pop/Rock/Electronica artist Adam Young)
Pomplamoose (Funded through Patreon)
Saeed Renaud (Grammy Award winning songwriter and first season contestant on "The Four")
Bebe Rexha (Merely a rumor--and likely untrue--growing out of the announcement that Rexha will be performing at this year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball)
The Skyliners (Legendary Doo-Wop group continues on following the death of Jimmy Beaumont)
Strums & Drums (Husband and wife Folk duo from Ohio; find them at ReverbNation or their web site)
Ruben Studdard (Second season American Idol winner and R&B singer)
Josh Tatofi (Grammy nominated Hawaiian artist)
Shania Twain (Country Pop star has been working on a Christmas album longer than Pat Benatar, so don't get your hopes up)
Ada Vox (16th season American Idol contestant)
The West Coast Feed (EP from Soulful Seattle Swagger Rock band whose debut album drops soon; lead single "You Belong To Me")
Various (Missouri local artist project, with Hip Hop's BlackGrits producing)
2019
92 Keys (Pop/Classical Crossover for piano and violin; check out their 2015 cover of "Carol of the Bells")
Elizabeth Chan--"If The Fates Allow" (Oct)
Cher (nuff said)
Clean Pete (Dutch Pop Rock twin sister duo)
The Collingsworth Family--"A True Family Christmas" (Oct 18) (Third Christmas set from Southern Gospel group)
Pasquale Esposito (Italian tenor)
Tatiana Eva-Marie (Brooklyn based 30's style Jazz vocalist; previously released "My Gypsy Jazz Christmas" with her Avalon Jazz Band in 2012)
Kellie Haddock (Christian singer songwriter)
Dave Koz--"Gifts of The Season" (Smooth Jazz artist)
Michael Lington--"A Foreign Affair Christmas" (Danish American Smooth Jazz Sax player, songwriter and producer)
Lea Michele (former Glee star)
The Monkees--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of 2018 holiday CD)
Neon Swing X-Perience (Pennsylvania Retro Jump/Jive/Swing/Rock horn-centric party band)
Oak Ridge Boys--"Down Home Christmas" (Oct 25) (8th Christmas set from Country icons)
Oversight Gallery (Indie Emo band from Indiana)
Dolly Parton (Country superstar says this is definite and will be accompanied by a Christmas tour)
Jim Reeves--"Twelve Songs of Christmas" (RealGone has been unable to obtain the rights to this 1963 classic from Sony, but they'll keep trying)
Andrew Ryan (L.A. based Jazz Pop artist)
Salt of The Sound (Ambient Christian vocal duo)
Dylan Scott (Country Artist)
Slobberbone (Alt Country band from Texas)
Smashing Pumpkins (Just a possibility, but Billy seems pretty stoked by the idea)
Sovereign Grace (Worship group planning 3rd Christmas album)
Larry Stewart (Country artist; former lead singer of Restless Heart)
Joe Stilgoe (Neo-Swing singer-songwriter whose latest album "The Heat Is On" covers 80s hits as Big Band Swing)
Phil Wickham (2nd Christmas album from CCM artist, whose first was "Songs For Christmas" in 2010)
Various--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 5" (Yet another indispensable collection of Surf Rock, etc., in the works at Double Crown)
