A Capella Holiday Music

Here we have A Capella holiday music. A Capella music may be experiencing a bump in popularity due to shows like the Sing Off or movies like Pitch Perfect, but it’s an old tradition. It’s not so much a genre of music as it is a way of making music but I thought it would be fun to include.

A Capella Holiday Songs

1. Opera of the Bells by Destiny’s Child
2. O Holy Night by The Braxtons
3. In the Bleak Midwinter by Groove for Thought
4. That’s Christmas to Me by Pentatonix
5. Silent Night by Priscilla Ahn
6. Joy to the World by Pitch Slapped
7. The Christmas Can-Can by Straight No Chaser
8. Doo Wop Christmas (That’s What Christmas is All About) by Kem
9. Winter Wonderland by North Shore
10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Committed
11. White Christmas by Home Free
12. December Song (A Capella) by Peter Hollens

I hope you enjoyed those A Capella holiday songs. Let me know if I missed any of your favorites.

Rock Holiday Music

Here we have a list of Rock holiday music. Again we just have one list because there aren’t too many holiday songs in this particular genre. Click on the title for the link to go to a Youtube playlist of all the songs.

Rock Holiday Songs

1. O Holy Night by Heart
2. Santa Baby by VersaEmerge
3. Do You Hear What I Hear by Flyleaf
4. Oi to the World by No Doubt
5. Mistress for Christmas by Halestorm
6. This is Christmas by Suzie McNeil
7. Yule Shoot Your Eye Out by Fall Out Boy
8. Wish List by Neon Trees
9. Christmas on the Road by Sleeping With Sirens
10. Thank God It’s Christmas by Queen
11. Christmas Time (Is Here Again) by The Beatles
12. When I Get Home for Christmas by Snow Patrol

I hope you enjoyed Alternative/Rock versions of some holiday songs as well as some new tunes. Let me know if I left out any of your favorite Alternative/Rock holiday songs. Thanks everyone.

Hip Hop Holiday Music

Next up we have Hip Hop holiday music. Just a warning, some of the songs may not be kid friendly/radio friendly so use your discretion. This time we have just one list because there aren’t too many Hip Hop holiday songs. As before, click the title to go to a Youtube playlist of the songs.

Hip Hop Holiday Songs

1. Santa Baby Rap by Khia
2. Cold Chillin’ Christmas by The Juice Crew
3. Let the Jingle Bells Rock by Sweet Tee
4. Sleigh Ride by TLC
5. Christmas in the Ghetto by Jim Jones & Skull Gang
6. Santa Claus is Coming Straight to the Ghetto by Nate Dogg & Snoop Dogg
7. Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC
8. Santa Claus is Coming to Town by B2K
9. Christmas in Harlem by Kanye West
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by DMX
11. Grinch 2000 ft Jim Carey by Busta Rhymes
12. Ludacrismas by Ludacris

I hope you enjoyed that batch of Hip Hop holiday music. Let me know if I missed any holiday Hip Hop songs because I had a bit of a tough time with this one. Thanks everyone.

Country Holiday Music

Next up is Country music. Here we have another two lists of holiday favorites and more holiday tunes.

Country Holiday Favorites

1. O Holy Night by Carrie Underwood
2. I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Reba McEntire
3. Carol of the Bells LeAnn Rimes
4. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Martina McBride
5. White Christmas by Lee Ann Womack
6. Santa Claus is Coming to Town by The Band Perry
7. Winter Wonderland by Garth Brooks
8. Silent Night by Brad Paisley
9. Joy to the World by Toby Keith
10. The Christmas Song by Kenny Rogers
11. Jingle Bell Rock by George Strait
12. Jingle Bells by Kenny Chesney

More Country Holiday Songs

1. Christmas Swing by The Dixie Chicks
2. Where Are You Christmas by Faith Hill
3. The Sweetest Gift by Trisha Yearwood
4. Silver Bells by Lady Antebellum
5. Ribbons and Bows by Kacey Musgraves
6. Celebrate Me Home by Jennifer Nettles
7. Run Run Rudolph by Luke Bryan
8. Dear Santa by Tim McGraw
9. Blue Christmas by Tyler Farr
10. Christmas in Heaven by Scotty McCreery
11. Who Says There Ain’t No Santa by Brooks & Dunn
12. Glow by Brett Eldredge

I hope you enjoyed those songs. Leave me a comment to let me know if I left out any of your Country holiday favorites.

R&B Holiday Music

Next we have R&B style holiday music with one list of holiday favorites and another of songs you may be able to use to supplement your usual holiday playlist. Click the list titles for a Youtube playlist of the songs that follow it.

R&B Holiday Favorites

1. Do You Hear What I Hear by Whitney Houston
2. Carol of the Bells by Andra Day
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Mary J. Blige
4. O Holy Night by Bridget Kelly
5. White Christmas by SWV
6. Santa Baby by Tamar Braxton
7. Silent Night by Boyz II Men
8. Joy to the World by Ginuwine
9. The Christmas Song ft Chaka Khan by Anthony Hamilton
10. All I Want for Christmas by Trey Songz
11. Jingle Bells by Musiq Soulchild
12. I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Brian McKnight

More R&B Holiday Songs

1. Holidays Mean More to Me by Patti LaBelle
2. Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto by Fantasia
3. December Sky by Dawn Richard
4. Little Drummer Boy ft Solange by Destiny’s Child
5. Gift Wrapped Kiss by TLC
6. Favorite Time of Year ft Tori Kelly by India Arie & Joe Sample
7. Comin’ for X-Mas by Usher
8. It Ain't Christmas by Joe
9. I Want to Come Home for Christmas by Ne-Yo
10. You’re Mine by Jeremih
11. Someday at Christmas by Mario
12. Christmas Time After Time by Will Downing

I hope you enjoyed these songs. Let me know if I forgot any of your favorite R&B style Holiday songs.

Pop Holiday Music

We start our holiday music discovery with Pop music. I have two lists: one for songs I consider to be favorites and another for songs that you may not have in your holiday playlist - including originals! Click on the titles to go to the Youtube playlist of the songs.

Pop Holiday Favorites

1. All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
2. Santa Baby by Kylie Minogue
3. White Christmas by Katy Perry
4. Winter Wonderland by Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
5. Jingle Bells by Gwen Stefani
6. Carol of the Bells by Emmy Rossum
7. Last Christmas by Wham!
8. Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Sam Smith
10. Silent Night by Josh Groban
11. Wonderful Christmastime by The Ready Set
12. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Michael Buble

More Pop Holiday Music

1. Wrapped in Red by Kelly Clarkson
2. One More Sleep by Leona Lewis
3. Bring Me Love by Marié Digby
4. Snowman by Sia
5. Maybe Next Year (Xmas Song) by Meiko
6. Greatest Time of Year by Aly & AJ
7. Happy Xmas (War is Over) by Maroon 5
8. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by *NSYNC
9. The Christmas Waltz by Harry Connick, Jr.
10. Christmas Spirit by Richard Marx
11. Melodies of Christmas by David Archuleta
12. It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve (Live) by Barry Manilow

I hope you enjoyed the music. Leave a comment about your favorite holiday songs.

Holiday Music Playlists to Follow

Hello everyone. I hope you're doing well.

I decided to undertake a project that involves scoping out different genres of holiday music just in time for the beginning of December. In the next few days I will be uploading my lists (and possibly playlists) of holiday music.

I hope you have a good holiday season and I hope you enjoy the music. Let me know if I left out any of your favorite holiday songs.