CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT ISN'T OVERPLAYED

The moment the last fork hits the plate on Thanksgiving it starts… Christmas movies, Christmas music, Christmas displays, Christmas trees… ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS! Every radio station, grocery store, and shopping mall are playing the same holiday songs on repeat for an entire month. It can turn any sane person quickly into a Grinch. Point and case, I heard the same version of “Jingle Bell Rock” on THREE different radio stations within my 20 minute drive to work. The radio was quickly turned off, and I finished my drive to work listening to my own thoughts.

There had to be more out there than Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and Dean Martin’s“Winter Wonderland?” Turns out, IT’S TRUE! THERE IS! We are here to give you our top picks for underrated and underplayed seasonal Christmas music.

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The Sweet drawl of these songs will make you want to throw on your buffalo check jacket and hit the nearest sledding hills!

• “Naughty List” - Michael Tenpenny (Nightclub Two Step)

• “Ribbons & Bows” - Kacey Musgraves (Swing)

• “Christmas in the Country” - Thomas Rhett (Nightclub Two Step)

• “The Santa Claus Boogie” - The Tractors (Swing)

• “Christmas Cookies” - George Strait (CW Two Step)

Kick the Holiday Blues with the sound of steely guitars and deep vocals. It’s like a shot of Peppermint whiskey for your ears!

• “Merry Merry Christmas” - Keb’ Mo (West Coast Swing)

• “Santa’s Messin’ With the Kid” - Eddie C. Campbell (West Coast Swing)

• “I Hear Jingle Bells” - Freddy King (Swing)

• “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’” - Albert King (West Coast Swing)

• “Christmas Comes But Once a Year” - Amos Milburn (Swing)

Get some rest, relaxation, and stay in on those snowy winter nights with these R&B tunes.

• “‘Tis the Season” - Anthony Hamilton (Nightclub Two Step)

• “Snow in California” - Ariana Grande (Nightclub Two Step)

• “It’s Christmas” - Anthony Hamilton (Swing)

• “Every Year, Every Christmas” - Luther Vandross (Viennese Waltz)

feel as though you’ve stepped back in time as you Decorate your tree with the fire roaring listening to these modern crooners.

• “Christmas Tonight” - Dave Barnes & Hillary Scott (Fox Trot)

• “Christmas in the City” - Matt Wertz (Viennese Waltz)

• “Merry Xmas, Everybody” - Robbie Williams & Jamie Cullen (Fox Trot)

• “A Hand for Mrs. Claus” - Idina Menzel feat. Ariana Grande (Quickstep)

• “It’s a Wonderful Life” - Robbie Williams feat. Poppa Pete (Fox Trot)

Enjoy a little more boom and bass this year during your annual christmas shindig with these original pop christmas songs.

• “Cozy Little Christmas” - Katy Perry (Swing)

• “Merry Kissmas” - Robbie Williams (Cha Cha/Hustle)

• “Come On, Christmas” - Matthew West (Swing)

• “Wrapped in Red” - Kelly Clarkson (Rumba)

• “Christmas in the Sand” - Colbie Caillat (Swing/Fox Trot)

• “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” - David Archuleta (Hustle)

• “My Gift is You” - Gwen Stefani (Rumba/Swing)

• “Bring On The Holidays” - Toby Mac (Rumba)

• “Candy Cane Lane” - Sia (Swing)

• “Secret Santa” - Here Come The Mummies (Hustle)

While we all still love the CHristmas classics, it’s fun to hear them reimagined into something new or with a different voice.

• “Merry Christmas, Baby” - Brad Paisley & Colbie Caillat (West Coast Swing)

• “Silent Night” - Jessie J (Waltz) or “Silent Night” - Miley Cyrus (Waltz)

• “You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” - Lindsey Stirling ft. Sabrina Carpenter (Foxtrot/WCS)

• “Silver Bells” - Blake Shelton & Xenia (Waltz)

• “Jingle Bells” - Pearl Bailey (Cha Cha) or “Jingle Bells” - Celia Cruz (Salsa)

• “What Christmas Means to Me” - John Legend (Jitterbug/Lindy)

• “This Christmas” - Ne-Yo (West Coast Swing)

• “The Christmas Waltz” - She & Him (Waltz)

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To see our complete list of AWESOME CHRISTMAS SONGS visit our YouTube playlist.

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