Every year, the country music genre gives us new and fresh Christmas and holiday music to get us excited for the holiday season. Here are all the new country music Christmas songs released so far in 2024…

“The Cozy Song” – Dan + Shay

This year, Dan + Shay finally released their long-awaited Christmas album called, It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album. The record features ten covers and nine brand new, original songs by the iconic duo. “The Cozy Song” is one of our personal favorites off the project.

 

“All I Want For Christmas Is A Cowboy” – Megan Moroney

Right on theme, Megan Moroney shares a three-song EP called Blue Christmas …duh featuring this iconic new song, another song called, “Christmas Morning,” and a cover of “Blue Christmas.” Moroney puts her unique spin on the new songs, both adding to the Christmas spirit and ripping our hearts out at the same time.

 

“Single Bells” – Lee Brice

Country mainstay, Lee Brice brings more soul to the holiday season with a relatable, yet melancholy new song called, “Single Bells.” The new song is clever and emotive, helping everyone to feel understood during the confusing, yet magical holiday season.

 

“Country Christmas” – Harper Grace

Harper Grace has had quite the year, and this clever original only adds to her impressive catalog. The Texas native countrified Christmas, tipping her hat to everything that makes a cowboy-holiday. This is the perfect song to add to your Christmas catalog.

 

“Driving Home For Christmas” – Dasha

Dasha brings her unique flair to the holiday-fueled song, “Driving Home For Christmas.” The stellar songstress brings the perfect blend of Christmas spirit and country emotion to the track.

 

“Your Angel” – Kassi Ashton

Kassi Ashton brings her country spirit to a new original Christmas song called, “Your Angel.” The festive song features Ashton’s soulful delivery with the perfect blend of holiday spirit.

 

“Winter Wonderland” – Sophia Scott

Sophia Scott brings her country-rock sound to the fan-favorite holiday song, “Winter Wonderland,” as well as, “Last Christmas.” Both songs are the perfect addition for the holiday season.

 

“Tennessee Christmas” – Little Big Town

Country superstars, Little Big Town completely Christmas-fy country music, bringing fans an entire album to celebrate with all season long. The record features both originals and classics, leaving songs for every single type of Christmas music listener.

 

“A Christmas to Remember” – Gabby Barrett

Gabby Barrett shares a brand new holiday album for fans to listen to all season long. “A Christmas to Remember” is one of the standouts on the record, perfect to add to your holiday catalog.

 

“Go Tell It On The Mountain (From The Best Christmas Pageant Ever)” – Blake Shelton

Warner Music Nashville released the cover version of the spiritual “Go Tell It On the Mountain,” perfumed by Blake Shelton, from the holiday comedy drama ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.’ The song is another great addition to a country Christmas playlist.

 

“Please Come Home For Christmas” – Kayley Green

Kayley Green puts her own unique spin on the holiday classic, “Please Come Home For Christmas.” The songstress shows of her undeniable talent, and gets fans into the holiday spirit all at the same time!

 

“Boots On (Santa’s Version)” – Mackenzie Carpenter

Mackenzie Carpenter adds some sassy spirit to her already fun song, “Boots On.” The songstress adds some holiday charm to the song, while getting fans ready for Christmas music. The song feels unique, clever, and fun to listen to!

 

“Hard To Wait For Christmas” – Hillary Scott ft. Eisele Kaye

Lady A’s Hillary Scott joins forces with her talented daughter, Eisele Kaye. The original Christmas song sparks joy, as the song unveils conversations around Christmastime and the advent calendar. The combination of Scott working with her eleven year old daughter is beautiful and heartwarming.

 

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – George Birge

George Birge puts his unique twist on the Christmas classic, “Have Yourself A Merry Christmas.” Birge brings his traditional, yet current flair to the song, adding some soul and honesty to the Christmas favorite.

 

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Randall King

Randall King brings his unique flair to a Christmas favorite, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” King takes the song and it makes it feel current and homey, all at the same time.

 

“Merry Christmas Baby” – Mason Ramsey

Mason Ramsey gives fans an entire Christmas project called Merry Christmas Baby. The five-song project shows Ramsey’s takes on Christmas classics, as well as, one original Christmas song. The entire project puts you automatically in the Christmas spirit!

 

“Dear Santa” – Jenna Davis

Jenna Davis shares a sassy and fun original holiday song called “Dear Santa.” The song is the perfect addition to your music playlist, and shows off Davis’ undeniable charm.

 

“Merry Christmas Baby” – Koe Wetzel

Koe Wetzel has shared numerous times how much he loves Christmas. Wetzel even gave fans another holiday project to obsess over this holiday season. Koe Wetzel Presents…Wetzel’s Wonderland Chapter 2 features several renditions of Christmas classics, including his version of “Merry Christmas Baby.”

 

“Home For Christmas” – Jordana Bryant

Jordan Bryant brings her beautiful spirit to the Christmas song, “Home For Christmas.” Her rendition feels heartwarming and magical, everything a country Christmas song should be.

 

“Small Town Christmas” – Becca Bowen

With an original Christmas song, Becca Bown brings cozy vibes to our ears. “Small Town Christmas” feels magical, relatable, and beautiful. It’s a great song to add to your Christmas line-up of fun and spirit-full holiday music.

 

“Whenever A Child is Born” – Skip Ewing

Skip Ewing’s impressive, “Whenever A Child is Born” brings the spirit of the holidays to the forefront. While a bit more Christian based than many of the other holiday songs, the song brings the true meaning to the holiday season to our ears.

 

“Christmas To Me” – Riley Green

Riley Green can truly do no wrong. His brand new original holiday song, “Christmas To Me” is a honest snapshot of what the holiday season is like for him. Like his other music, the new song is honest, relatable, and the perfect story-telling anthem.

 

“Who Will You Be Kissing on New Years Eve?” – Brett Eldredge

Brett Eldredge is arguably the country king of Christmas music. His song, “Who Will You Be Kissing on New Years Eve?” with Idarose is holiday ready, focusing on a holiday that is often overlooked due to the Christmas celebrations. This is a perfect song to add to your holiday playlist.

 

Listen to these songs and more country Christmas music on our playlist below…

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No genre appreciates the true meaning of Christmas more than country music! Artists of today and old have been covering traditional holiday songs and creating original ones based on their experiences now and growing up. Here are ones we think are done the best!

 

Best Christmas Covers

“The First Noel” – Gabby Barrett

This is a hard song to sing, but it seems as though Barrett had no trouble reaching those extended notes at the end of the song.

 

“Silver Bells” – Brett Young

Young’s soft vocals capture all the sights and sounds of the holiday season.

 

“Sleigh Ride” – Runaway June

The girls do a mostly A cappella version of this classic country hit, adding in some sleigh bells, fiddle, and steel guitar, giving it a unique sound.

 

“Run Run Rudolph” – Luke Bryan

Not a commonly covered song, Luke Bryan mimics the original’s rock-n-roll spirit.

 

“Santa Baby” – Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson gives this seductive song a whole new feel in her recently released Christmas album, When Christmas Comes Around.

 

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Rascal Flatts

The three harmonies make a beautiful ballad about returning home to your loved ones on Christmas.

 

“Mary, Did You Know” – Carly Pearce

A beautifully covered version of this religious anthem about our savior.

 

“You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – Darius Rucker

Rucker released a full-length Christmas album in 2014. His cover of the classic Dr. Seuss jingle stands out.

 

“Last Christmas” – Taylor Swift

It’s fitting that Taylor Swift covers this breakup Christmas song so well. Did she choose this one because she sounded great on it or for another specific reason? 

 

“Little Drummer Boy” – Carrie Underwood

Underwood’s vocal never cease to amaze, but her son Isaiah steals the show when he adorably joins his mom after the first verse.

 

 

Best Original Songs

“Take Me Home for Christmas” – Dan + Shay

The boys beg their girls to take bring them home and show them their Christmas traditions; it’s the only thing wish on their list.

 

“We Need Christmas” – Maddie & Tae

Written last year during the pandemic, the girls describe the importance of Christmas and how it gives us hope and reminds us of the most important part of the year: spending time with family. 

 

“Christmas in Blue Chair Bay” – Kenny Chesney

Only Chesney can make singing about island life during Christmas sound so wonderful.

 

“Glittery” – Kacey Musgraves ft. Troye Sivan

Kacey Musgraves showcases her gentle vocals as she compares Christmas decorations to the feeling she gets with this particular person.

 

“I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight” – Keith Urban

In this cleverly written song by Urban and Shane McAnally, he sings about how being alone on Christmas can feel extra lonely, but he can come over and make everything alright.

 

“Christmas Always Finds Me” – Ingrid Andress

In this piano ballad, Andress mentions no matter where or how old she is, the holiday spirit will never leave her.

“Christmas in the County” – Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett describes the simplicity behind a Christmas celebration in the country as compared to the big city.

 

“Naughty List” – Mitchell Tenpenny 

Mitchell Tenpenny released a whole Christmas album this year, but this one may be the most unique. He describes a Christmas spent at his girlfriend’s parent’s house, and after sneaking into her room at night, he knows he is bound for Santa’s naughty list.

 

“Lit This Year”- Florida Georgia Line

In this fun track, the boys discuss what Christmas was like at their house; lit lights and lit family members.

 

“Mr. Christmas” – Brett Eldredge

Eldredge has embodied the holiday spirit more than any other country artist. He’s currently in the middle of yet another Holiday Tour, stopping in Vegas, Nashville, Boston, New York, and Chicago. On top of his 18-track Glow album in 2016, he released eleven new songs on October 22. 

For more holiday songs, check out our Country Christmas Songs playlist below on Spotify!

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