{"id":168805,"date":"2023-12-06T21:45:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T21:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=168805"},"modified":"2024-04-04T17:40:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T17:40:04","slug":"top-12-new-christmas-albums-of-2023-holiday-music-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/top-12-christmas-albums-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 New Christmas Albums of 2023: Holiday Music Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the latest holiday music with our guide to the top 12 Christmas albums of 2023. Get ready for new seasonal hits and festive classics!<\/span><\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Cher's much-anticipated first Christmas album debuts, featuring an array of star-studded collaborations.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Michael W. Smith's 'Every Christmas' and Tower of Power's exclusive CD release add variety to the holiday music scene.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Pentatonix continues their Christmas tradition with 'The Greatest Christmas Hits,' a blend of new and classic tunes.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2><b>12 Must-Hear Christmas Albums of 2023<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the festive season of 2023 rolls in, it&#8217;s time to update your Christmas playlist! While we all love the timeless classics, this year brings a fresh wave of holiday music. From Cher&#8217;s long-awaited Christmas album to the soulful jazz of Samara Joy, there&#8217;s something for everyone. Let&#8217;s dive into the top 12 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/kelly-clarkson-announces-new-post-divorce-album-chemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday albums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are set to make your season merry and bright!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cher&#8217;s &#8220;Christmas&#8221; Album:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s surprising but true \u2014 2023 is the year Cher releases her first Christmas album. Packed with dance tracks, rockers, and heartfelt songs, this 13-song set features collaborations with icons like Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Every Christmas&#8221; by Michael W. Smith: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blend of new songs and favorites from his 2022 EP, Smith&#8217;s &#8220;Every Christmas&#8221; is a nostalgic collection that showcases his vocal prowess and emotional depth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tower of Power&#8217;s &#8220;It\u2019s Christmas&#8221;: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This seven-song EP from the East Bay funk masters includes both classics and an original, bringing a unique funk flavor to the holiday season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Alanis Morissette&#8217;s &#8220;Last Christmas&#8221; EP: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alanis brings her unique style to holiday music with a mix of covers, including a mesmerizing rendition of \u201cWhat Child Is This?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;A Joyful Holiday&#8221; by Samara Joy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grammy-winning jazz artist brings her soulful voice to six holiday tracks, making it a must-have for jazz and music lovers alike.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Merry Christmas from Jon Pardi&#8221;:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mixing traditional country with modern flair, Pardi&#8217;s Christmas album is a delightful addition to the holiday music scene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Echo the Angels&#8221; by Elevation Worship: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This album is a spiritual journey through classic carols, showcasing the group&#8217;s incredible vocal talent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Christmas with Brandy&#8221;: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brandy&#8217;s smooth R&amp;B\/pop style shines in this holiday collection, from upbeat tunes to classic covers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;The Greatest Christmas Hits&#8221; by Pentatonix:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pentatonix continues their holiday tradition with a mix of new and classic a cappella Christmas songs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;A Philly Special Christmas Special&#8221;: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This compilation features a star-studded lineup, including Patti LaBelle and The War on Drugs, blending various genres for a charitable cause.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Decker the Halls&#8221; by Jessie James Decker: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfect mix of fun and tradition, Decker&#8217;s EP is a fresh take on holiday classics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&#8220;Christmas Time is Here&#8221; by Johnny Mathis: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathis continues to be a beacon of the holiday spirit with his latest album, offering a comforting blend of classic and new Christmas songs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2023 holiday season brings a rich tapestry of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/a-celebration-of-music-and-creativity-sxsw-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">musical styles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and artists. Whether you&#8217;re in the mood for jazz, country, or pop, these 12 albums offer a perfect soundtrack for your festive celebrations. So, light up your fireplace, decorate your tree, and let these fresh holiday hits fill your home with joy and warmth!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10028,"featured_media":168815,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[398],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-168805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168805"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10028"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168805"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168805\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168805"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}