2024 Christmas Music Musts

Every year, about this time, as we head into the holiday season and I flip the Christmas switch to holiday music on my radio program, I like to recommend some Christmas Music MUST’s to you. Songs and albums I think belong on your own personal holiday playlists.

This year there are several tried and true, and some brand new babes, swaddled and waiting to be picked up and played! Read on for this years MUST haves, to find the order links, and even watch a video from each selection.

Merry Christmas everyone, let the Holly Jolly, Ho Ho Ho begin on what would otherwise be a Silent Night! Let’s shake up some happiness together!

for KING + COUNTRY
”A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE)“

for KING + COUNTRY rings in the 2024 holiday season with a live rendering of their beloved Christmas show delivered straight to fans.

“A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE)” captures the joy, the wonder and the pageantry of the seasonal tour that has become an annual tradition for the duo capped by their signature rendition of “Little Drummer Boy.” The brand new recording serves as a companion to Christmas shows in LA, London, New York and Nashville; as well as a Fathom Event that will bring their live spectacle to theaters nationwide Dec. 5-9, 2024.

“Silent Night (Rewrapped)” is especially moving and the first on my list of Christmas Music Musts!

ORDER: “A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE)”

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SIA
”Everyday Is Christmas”

"Everyday Is Christmas" first released in 2017 with a total of 10 original tracks. The album featured songs including "Santa's Coming for Us", "Candy Cane Lane", and "Snowman".

The all original album was written in only two weeks, and since then, “Snowman” has become a Christmas classic with over 1 BILLION streams. It’s since been reissued three times, in 2018, 2021 and 2022 with bonus tracks being added each time, bringing the total track list up to a whopping 21 with three different versions of “Snowman.”

It’s simply not Christmas without Sia’s Everyday Is Christmas!

BUY: “Everyday Is Christmas”

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 Lindsey Sterling
“Snow Waltz”

Snow Waltz is the second Christmas album by the amazingly talented American violinist and dancer, Lindsey Stirling. It contains a mix of traditional Christmas standards and some refreshing original tracks.

Because Lindsey’s performances are theatrical productions full of dance and beautiful costuming, the first single, “Ice Storm,” was released via YouTube on in August of 2022 and in October, the video for "Snow Waltz", featuring a Halloween theme, was released alongside the album.

While many of the songs may be familiar, Lindsey’s emotive violin arrangements are new and exciting and so very very moving.  Adding “Snow Waltz” to your playlist is therefore a MUST in my book. It simply wouldn’t be Christmas without it!

ORDER: “Snow Waltz”

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Dan + Shay
“It’s Officially Christmas :The Double Album”

Proven global superstars and 3x Grammy Award winners, Dan + Shay excitedly announced their very first Christmas album this year, and surprise, it’s a DOUBLE album!

“It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album” is a 21-song 2-LP colored vinyl/CD collection of brand new originals and their takes on classics that you already know and love. The project was a whole a decade in the making, and they are so proud of every single note. They truly leaned into our love for the holiday season and found some magic in the songs.

Dan + Shay’s hope is that you are able to enjoy + share that same magic with your loved ones for years to come. It’s mine too!

ORDER: “It’s Officially Christmas :The Double Album”

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 Walker Hayes
“Christmas Vacation”

Walker Hayes' Christmas EP, “Christmas Vacation,” was just released November 1st! It contains 5 tracks in all, “Fancy Like Christmas”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “Christmas Vacation”, “Come On Christmas”, and “Let It Be Christmas”.

Walker is the charming, affable, family-oriented country singer-songwriter who had a number one hit with "Fancy Like" in 2021 and then the remake, “Fancy Like Christmas” in 2023. “Country Stuff: The Album” was released in 2022, which reached number two on Billboard's Top Country Albums. Walker joined me on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE, last year to talk about his Christmas hit and share all kinds of wonderful tidbits about his life with his wife, Laney and his seven children!

Be watching for Walker in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, on Thursday, November 28 and later in December for his guest appearance on The TODAY Show!

ORDER: “Christmas Vacation”

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Elton John
”Step Into Christmas”

Just in time for the holidays, Elton’s classic "Step Into Christmas" is released for the first time on colored 10” vinyl. Originally released in 1973 it was intended as an audible holiday card for his fans following his record-breaking album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.“

This limited edition features "Ho Ho Ho (Who’d Be A Turkey At Christmas)" as well as 3 bonus tracks - “All Quiet On The Western Front”, “Cold As Christmas”, and, for the first time on record, "Calling It Christmas" by Elton and Joss Stone. It’s being pressed on festive red vinyl, adding that much more holiday magic to your Christmas playlist!

“Step Into Christmas” has become an essential part of the Christmas music canon, and its cheerful and festive spirit continues to delight audiences during the holiday season.

ORDER: “Step Into Christmas”

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Jimmy Fallon
”Holiday Seasoning”

Late night host, friend to all, Jimmy Fallon, has announced a holiday comedy album, "Holiday Seasoning",  a collection of all original songs with collaborations from the biggest superstars on the (snow) globe! Coming down your chimneys on November 1. 

Following his recent Christmas hits, “Almost Too Early For Christmas,” with Dolly Parton and “It Was A…(Masked Christmas),” with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion, Jimmy took the 2023 holiday season by storm with his hit single “Wrap Me Up” with Meghan Trainor! To date, these have received over 70 million combined global streams and counting!

This year he’s spicing up our holiday playlists by adding 13 more tracks, teaming up with The Jonas Brothers, The Roots, Justin Timberlake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Will Ferrell, Chelsea Handler and Cara Delevingne on a number of new great holiday tunes! This is the album you didn't know you were waiting for, but now can't wait to sink your teeth into!  

The exclusive CD will come with a signed insert, the standard LP is a custom Peppermint Swirl vinyl, and there will be a deluxe LP package with Blizzard vinyl that will include a sticker sheet, a holiday table topper, and a pop-up vinyl gatefold. Target will also sell an exclusive edition of the LP in Ruby Red vinyl. This is a MUST!

ORDER: “Holiday Seasoning”

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Train
“Christmas in Tahoe”

“Christmas in Tahoe” is the only Christmas album by the rock group Train, fronted by the charismatic Pat Monahan. It’s been a perennial favorite of my since it’s release in 2015.

Featuring renditions of twelve traditional Christmas songs and three originals written by the band, “Shake Up Christmas”, one of the originals, rates high on my list! It is so joyously infectious, it certainly shakes up some happiness! That’s why “Christmas in Tahoe “is most definitely a MUST each and every holiday season!

Also, in 2021, (when the world needed some happiness) the Hallmark Channel aired a film, “Christmas in Tahoe”, based on the album. Pat Monahan of Train co-starred and was also executive producer on the film!

ORDER: “Christmas in Tahoe”

My 12 Stockings of Christmas 20

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time for my 12 Stockings of Christmas!!!

Once again I’ve gathered together some of my favorite products that I’ll gift away to 12 lucky winners!

Be listening to my radio program each and every night between November 22nd and December 22nd, when I’ll share the KEYWORDS needed to enter.

Text the keyword to 48484
or enter it at the ENTRY page.

(Hint: If you miss the keyword, you can always use the word STOCKING.)
You can enter once a day.

I’m so grateful to my generous sponsors for providing these wonderful products. When I fall in love with something I can’t wait to pass it along to my listeners!

Here’s a run-down of everything in the prize bundle this year. Good luck my friends and tell all your family and friends about it too!!

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“The Greatest Christmas Hits”
Pentatonix

Let’s start things off on a high note with Pentatonix and an autographed copy of their newest holiday CD, “The Greatest Christmas Hits”!

Gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday season, Pentatonix has unveiled a new greatest hits album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits”! The album features 23 of the band's top holiday songs and eight brand new, never-before-heard tracks - including the new holiday original, “Please Santa Please”!

One of the most innovative, inventive, and inimitable vocal groups of all time, my friends that make up Pentatonix are thrilled to be performing their 2023 North American Christmas tour right now, Pentatonix, The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year. You’ll want to get tickets if they’re anywhere near your city - or plan a trip and meet them somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit!

In the meantime, order “The Greatest Christmas Hits” for friends and family, so they have a copy in their stockings too!

Get it here: “The Greatest Christmas Hits”

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Italian Marble Artistry Collection
Laura Geller

My besties from Laura Geller are contributing an ahhhhmazing cosmetics kit, called the Italian Marble Artistry Collection. It’ll be the second prize I drop into the bundle this year.

This sumptuous, all-in-one set includes the fan-favorite (and Delilah-favorite!) Italian Marble Lipstick for a creamy lip color that blends swirls of pigments for a unique, multidimensional finish, a coordinating Italian Marble Blush Stick to add a romantic flush. (It’s enriched with vitamin E to help soften your skin.) It also includes the show-stopping Italian Marble Baked Eyeshadow Palette, with a silky, blendable texture in five baked marbleized shades. And it even comes with an eyeshadow brush to create your perfect beauty masterpiece!

You might get lucky and win one of my bundles, but if you want to get the kit sooner rather than later, or you want to share the goodness with others…

 Order: Laura Geller, Italian Marble Artistry Collection

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“Christmas”
Cher

An autographed “Christmas” CD,  Cher’s first new studio album in five years (and her first EVER holiday album!) is the third prize I’m adding to the pile!

It  includes 13 songs - several holiday classics and four originals, and has a star-studded list of musical besties.

Christmas  includes superstar duet classics including“What Christmas Means To Me" with Stevie Wonder, and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"  with Darlene Love.  (Darlene first recorded the song with Phil Spector and a l7-year-old Cher singing background vocals); in addition to a haunting version of “Home" written and sung with Michael Bublé.  Other standouts include an unexpected pairing with Tyga on “Drop Top Sleigh Ride” produced by Alexander Edwards, Mike Crook and Ryan OG,  the magnificent "Angels in the Snow”, & "Put A Little Holiday In Your Heart", with Cyndi Lauper, and the disco-inspired, “DJ Play That Christmas Song”, the first single to drop from the album.

I had so much fun attending an intimate listening party at Cher’s Malibu Beach home, meeting Darlene, songwriter Sara Hudson and her crew, visiting with Cher, and listening to this incredible album. I just absolutely needed to add it to my 12 Stockings!

You can get it here: Cher, “Christmas”

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“Behold - The Complete Set”
Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle is a 2-time GRAMMY, 7-time Billboard Music Award, and 4-time American Music Award winner, and an artist I have adored since she hit the scene!

Without a doubt, I’m sharing her incredible Christmas CD, Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set (autographed!) with my 12 lucky winners!

This expanded edition includes Lauren’s version of “The Christmas Song” and a live version of “Noel”, all available for the first time on a double vinyl or single CD.

 “Behold plays like an audio time capsule built of saxes, trombones and other horns (even tubas!), upright bass, brushes on drums, mellow sounding hollow body guitars, and vocals that are rich and distinctive but still somehow laidback in their feel.”

I’m proud to call Lauren my friend and excited for everyone to add The Complete Set to their holiday music library!

 Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set

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“A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)”
Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli

Do you hear what I hear?! It’s a Bocelli Family Christmas! Following the runaway success of their first album together, the Bocelli family announced the deluxe edition of A Family Christmas – with the release of the brand new single ‘Let it Snow’.

“A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)” features four brand-new recordings, plus five additional bonus tracks. It will be released on CD and black standard vinyl. I’m definitely adding this one to the mix!

Internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli teams up with his 25-year-old son Matteo Bocelli and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia Bocelli. The album captures the Bocelli’s festive spirit in full flow, with new renditions of traditional carol arrangements.

The trio of complementary voices intertwine and echo on the song ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, which provides a stirring opening to the album. Each of the three Bocelli performers gets a chance to shine on the album with solo tracks, duets and trios.

“A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition”)
can be yours and all those you’d like to gift it to!

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DigitalAIRE Hair Dryer
by Conair

I’d love to have a hair and make-up team visit me every day, but since that’s not possible, I’m always on the look out for products that make me look and feel just as beautiful.

I’ve discovered the Conair DigitalAIRE blow dryer that does exactly that, and I’m adding it to my impressive pile of presents!

It’s engineered to deliver cutting-edge performance with an innovative, powerful digital motor - that doesn’t drain a lot of juice from your wallet! Accelerated drying digital circuitry (say that 3 time real fast!) spins at 90,000 times per minute generating increased speed and air pressure to make drying times faster — root-to-tip. It’s also got 9 heat and speed settings and a locking cold shot that helps to finish your style - it comes with a diffuser too!

I’m dropping this sleek and lightweight lil’ beauty into the mix, so you too can have a more comfortable drying and styling experience, even if you can’t go to the salon every day! Don’t wait to win one.

Get yours at: DigitalAIRE

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“Witnesses of Christmas”
by Jason F. Wright

I love having Christmas themed books on my coffee and end tables that everyone can enjoy during this special time of year like. I’m betting you do too so I’m including…

“Witnesses of Christmas, A Musical Journey Through the Nativity of Jesus the Christ”, by my friend, Jason F. Wright, with Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four, in my gift-giving.

It’s an adaptation of the narration and music from the original stage production of Joy to the World: A Sacred Celebration, a production conceived of, performed by, and produced by Jenny, that Jason would write the script for and narrate—as a shepherd named David.

This first half of the book includes the script, sheet music, and QR code links to performance recordings and accompaniment tract to re-create a Nativity experience for readers unlike anything they’ve seen, heard, or read before.

The second half explains how readers can adopt five of Christ’s attributes to become better people, encouraging us all to try to live the kind of life that Christ’s life exemplified.

It will enrich your lives and those you chose to share it with, just like the production itself.

Don’t wait to order copies for gift-giving here:
”Witnesses of Christmas”
A Musical Journey Through the Nativity of Jesus the Christ

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The New Curl Secret
by Conair

My 12 Stockings Sweepstakes is all about sharing my new discoveries with you, and I can’t keep Conair’s new ceramic auto curler—The New Curl Secret®—to myself! I’ve got 12 to gift-away.

Its 3 pre-set curl settings (Wavy, Loose & Defined) and its multiple temperature settings means it will work on all types of hair. With the touch of a button, the completely redesigned Curl Secret® with tangle-free technology gently pulls your hair in to it’s peek-a-boo curl chamber and pops out a smooth perfect curl every time that will last all the day through! Buh-bye curl drama, hello curl perfection!

Reduce frizz and fly-aways and get perfect curls and waves, every time with Curl Secret®. The secret is out!

The New Curl Secret by Conair is available at your favorite retailers,
like Amazon, Ulta Beauty and Target.

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Seasonal Variety Gift Box & “Let’s Talk About Tea”
Bigelow Tea

My days begin and end with a steaming mug of tea, and in the cooler months you can add several more to this routine!

My dear friends at Bigelow Tea keep me well stocked with a variety for every occasion, whether I need a kick of caffeine in the morning, a thirst-quencher, a health-booster, or a calming digestive, they have a delicious blend perfect for the job! With their help, I’m dropping two more gifts into my generous giving piles.

An indulgent Seasonal Variety Gift Box that includes 8 tea bags each of caffeinated black teas, Pumpkin Spice, Salted Caramel, Hot Cinnamon, Eggnogg 'n Caramel Apple, and 8 tea bags each of caffeine-free herbal teas, Cranberry Harvest, Peppermint Bark and Ginger Snappish. It will be welcomed by anyone you want to show some appreciation to and it’s ideal for entertaining.

Bigelow is also providing copies of their sweet little hard-cover book, “Let’s Talk About Tea” by David and Eunice Bigelow. This book shares their knowledge of the business and offers readers a unique perspective about the history of tea.

If you are looking for the perfect hostess gift, teacher or neighbor appreciation gesture,
look no further than Bigelow Tea.

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Almond ROCA
100th Anniversary Tin and Collectors Box
Brown & Haley

It’s not a 12 Stockings gift pack without a generous helping of my favorite holiday treat, Almond ROCA. Brown & Haley, the makers of Almond ROCA (and other delicious confections) are celebrating their 100th birthday at their Tacoma, Washington factory in the shadow of magnificent Mt. Rainier.

Founded in 1912, Brown & Haley Candy Co. has been a purveyor of fine confections for over a century. The company's flagship product, Almond ROCA, has become an internationally beloved brand known for its exquisite taste and quality. Brown & Haley remains committed to its heritage of crafting premium confections that bring joy to people worldwide. 

It wasn’t quite 100 years ago when I was waking on Christmas morning to see what Santa had delivered, but close! There was always a pink tin of Almond ROCA, my mother’s favorite, to be unwrapped and enjoyed, and I’m thrilled to continue the tradition.

I’m adding a very special. large, 100th Anniversary Tin of Almond ROCA—a bar of crunchy toffee, enrobed in chocolate, and crusted with delicious almonds—that comes in a wooden Collector’s Box, as the final gift to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes.

Surprise all those you love by picking up a tin of Almond ROCA this holiday season,
it’s a treat that will never go out of style!

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN OR CLAIM A PRIZE. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND WILL BE GOVERNED BY U.S. LAW. DO NOT ENTER IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AND LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.

Christmas Music Musts 2023

I’m all about celebrating Christmas all the year through, but I have to wait almost 11 months for the rest of the world to catch up to my enthusiasm. That time is now! And I’ve made it a tradition to share some of my favorite music of the season in my Christmas Music Musts list!

This time of year has great holiday music releases!

Christmas music spilling into your cars, your offices, and your homes become a soundtrack to the memories you’re creating with co-workers, friends, and family that I’m so thrilled to be a part of.

Here’s my list of recommendations. If you don’t have them already, I’d advise you to add them to your holiday playlist right away!

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Sia
“Everyday Is Christmas”

Sia, who brought us the smash hits, “Chandelier” and “Unstoppable”, has a fun, whimsical Christmas album that everyone needs ,“Everyday is Christmas”.

It’s chock-full of original music like the viral-hit “Snowman” , which has over 980 million streams and is one of the most-played holiday songs ever since its release, but “Snowman” isn’t the only single that will jingle jingle jingle you into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget “Candy Cane Lane” and the title track, “Everyday Is Christmas.”

Get “Everyday Is Christmas - Deluxe Edition” today and be on the lookout for Sia’s new album, “Reasonable Woman” coming this spring!

Everyday Is Christmas  (according to Sia and me!)

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Cher
“Christmas”

“Christmas”,  Cher’s first new studio album in five years (and her first EVER holiday album!) is available everywhere now!

It  includes 13 songs - several holiday classics and four originals by songwriter Sara Hudson and her team, and it has a star-studded list of musical besties.

Christmas  includes superstar duet classics including“What Christmas Means To Me" with Stevie Wonder, and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"  with Darlene Love.  (Darlene first recorded the song with Phil Spector and a l7-year-old Cher singing background vocals); in addition to a haunting version of “Home" written and sung with Michael Bublé. 

Other standouts include an unexpected pairing with Tyga on “Drop Top Sleigh Ride” produced by Alexander Edwards, Mike Crook and Ryan OG,  the magnificent "Angels in the Snow”, "Put A Little Holiday In Your Heart", with Cyndi Lauper, and the disco-inspired, “DJ Play That Christmas Song” which was the first single to drop.

You can get it here: Christmas

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Pentatonix
“The Greatest Christmas Hits”

Gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday season, Pentatonix has unveiled a new greatest hits album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits”!

The album features 23 of the band's top holiday songs and eight brand new, never-before-heard tracks - including one holiday original - “Please Santa Please”!

One of the most innovative, inventive, and inimitable vocal groups of all time, my friends that make up Pentatonix are thrilled to be performing their 2023 North American Christmas tour right now, Pentatonix, The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year. You’ll want to get tickets if they’re anywhere near your city - or plan a trip and meet them somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit!

In the meantime, order “The Greatest Christmas Hits” for yourself and everyone you want to have some holiday joy this year.

Pick up: The Greatest Christmas Hits

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Lauren Daigle
“Behold - A Christmas Collection -
The Complete Set”

Lauren Daigle is a 2-time GRAMMY, 7-time Billboard Music Award, and 4-time American Music Award winner, and an artist I’ve adored since she hit the scene!

I have to share her incredible Christmas album, Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set!

This expanded edition includes Lauren’s version of “The Christmas Song” and a live version of “Noel”, all available for the first time on a double vinyl or single CD.

 “Behold plays like an audio time capsule built of saxes, trombones and other horns (even tubas!), upright bass, brushes on drums, mellow sounding hollow body guitars, and vocals that are rich and distinctive but still somehow laidback in their feel.”

I’m proud to call Lauren my friend, and excited for everyone to add The Complete Set to their holiday music library!

Available Now: Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set

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Lindsey Stirling
”Snow Waltz”

The lovely Lindsey Stirling, violinist, dancer, performer extraordinaire’s latest holiday album, “Snow Waltz” is an absolute MUST as you’re wrapping presents and spending time with loved ones.

With 14 tracks (and 2 bonus tracks on the Target Deluxe Edition) comprised of a mix of classic holiday tunes and several originals, it should see you into the wee hours of the morning, many rolls of gift wrap, and empty scotch tape dispensers too!

The single “Sleigh Ride” has over 2 billion artist streams to date, and was used over 120 million times on social channels for user generated content (background music for TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, etc.) When you hear it, you’ll know why!

Lindsey will join me on an episode of LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, my popular podcast soon, make sure you listen in when she does!

Join us for a Snow Waltz this magical time of year!

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Barry Manilow
”All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Barry Manilow’s career now spans seven decades with hits like “Looks Like We Made It", "Mandy", "I Write the Songs", and "Copacabana". He’s recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the AC chart including 13 that hit number one.

And this holiday season the GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning musician is releasing a new single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” in celebration of his upcoming one-hour music special, “Barry Manilow’s A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS”, debuting on NBC on Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streaming the next day on Peacock.

Presave: All I Want For Christmas Is You
(Available to stream & download on
November 3rd.)

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David Foster & Katharine McPhee
”Christmas Songs”

It had been 17 years since David Foster and Katharine McPhee recorded together, but that all changed when the two released their first Christmas album together last year, titled simply “Christmas Songs”.

Listen to my conversation with David HERE.

This year, they’ve added 6 more tracks and the completed album is available now! The new version adds “Santa Baby,” “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas,” “We Three Kings,” “Snow,” and “Away In A Manger” to the mix.

Copies of the Target CD will also feature two bonus tracks, “Amazing Grace” and “Carol Of The Bells.”

I have to say “Carol Of The Bells” might just be my favorite, but I’ll leave it up to you to decide your own — if that’s even possible!

Get your copy of: Christmas Songs

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Smith
”Stay With Me Santa
(Mrs. Claus' Christmas Wish)”

There’s nobody like Mrs. Claus to help you get into the holiday spirt!

Female GRAMMY® nominated alt-rock artist, writer, producer, Smith, is on my Music Must’s list with her "Stay With Me Santa (Mrs. Claus' Christmas Wish)" a new holiday smash that builds on her recent radio and viral success.

Smith’s release, "Lemon", was a TikTok viral sensation with over 150 million impressions, and it charted at Top 40, Hot AC, Rhythmic and Alternative Radio making her the first woman to ever chart in all 4 genres. Now she delivers a magical holiday moment that I know each and every one of you is going to enjoy.

 

This single drops on November 17th, but you can preorder it with this link:
Stay With Me Santa (Mrs. Claus' Christmas Wish)

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Michael W. Smith
”Every Christmas”

Last year, your favorite and mine, Michael W. Smith released a Christmas EP, called “Christmas At Home”. This year, he’s expanded on its offerings and “Every Christmas” a full LP, is now available.

I was able to sit down with Michael for a long chat on my podcast, that you can listen to HERE. Michael talks about his love of Christmas, the traditions his family celebrates and the involvement of his children and grandchildren on the EP.

With 6 new songs added to this year’s LP, each of them feature a family member . The album is co-produced by Michael and his son, Tyler Michael Smith.

Michael says of the album “(Every Christmas) takes Christmas at Home to a new level, with some beautiful, magical new surprises, including some of my favorite hymns.”

The entire album is family-focused and is meant to showcase the importance of family, the joy of traditions (old and new) and his hope is that it provides the soundtrack to your memories with loved ones.

For my final Christmas Music Musts recommendation, I’m going to tell you, it’s not Christmas without Michael W. Smith - and family!

Every Christmas is available now.

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Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli
”A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)”

Do you hear what I hear?! It’s a Bocelli Family Christmas! Following the runaway success of their first album together, the Bocelli family announced the deluxe edition of A Family Christmas – with the release of the brand new single ‘Let it Snow’.

‘A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)’ features four brand-new recordings, plus five additional bonus tracks. It will be released on November 10th and will be available in CD and black standard vinyl. “The Greatest Gift” already has 44M+ streams!

Internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli teams up with his 25-year-old son Matteo Bocelli and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia Bocelli.

The album captures the Bocelli’s festive spirit in full flow, with new renditions of traditional carol arrangements. The trio of complementary voices intertwine and echo on the song ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, which provides a stirring opening to the album. Each of the three Bocelli performers gets a chance to shine on the album with solo tracks, duets and trios.

A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)
can be yours and all those you’d like to gift it to!

2022 Merry Music Musts!

It’s THAT TIME again! The time I’ve been waiting for all year long… Time for Christmas music all day, every day!

Nothing makes me quite as giddy as the day we flip the switch to all-Christmas programming, it comes after weeks of planning and preparation and we do it because we want to sprinkle the magic of Christmas music over some part of each and every day.

Maybe it helps to put you in a festive mood as you leave the office and head home each day, or perhaps it gets you into a holiday cookie baking spirit. Hopefully too, it helps you to remember the reason for the season.

Along with the massive collection of holiday favorites we’ll be playing over the airwaves, I’ve got a few recommendations for your personal playlists. Here’s my ‘Merry Music Musts’ for 2022:

SIA: Everyday Is Christmas

I wont stop telling you about Sia’s “Everyday Is Christmas,” until each of you have added it to your holiday music collection!

It’s a fun, whimsical album, chock-full of original music like the mega-hit “Snowman” which has over 980 million streams and is on it’s way to becoming one of the biggest holiday songs of all time! This year “Everyday is Christmas” is available for the first time on vinyl, with an Amazon exclusive Snowman White vinyl and the 5 year anniversary Deluxe album available on 11/11/22.

If I had it my way, everyday would be Christmas.

Pick up (one or more copies of) the Deluxe Edition of Everyday Is Christmas

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REBA McENTIRE: The Ultimate Christmas Collection

Brand new to the Christmas music scene this year is Reba McEntire’s just released, "The Ultimate Christmas Collection”! It’s comprised of top picks from her previous Christmas releases and includes the stirring track “I Needed Christmas,” featured in the Lifetime movie “Reba McEntire’s Christmas In Tune.”

Says Reba:

“I’m excited to share this newly packaged collection of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. It was so hard to narrow down to just twelve songs, but I hope my fans enjoy this journey through time!”

I love me some Reba, and her Ultimate Christmas Collection is going to help me get through my to-do list and yours too - promise!

Get The Ultimate Christmas Collection and add it to your collection!

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LAUREN DAIGLE: Behold

“Behold” by Lauren Daigle is another LP that you definitely want to get your hands on.

Lauren has a uniquely beautiful voice, and a spirit to match! She’s as delightful and she is talented, and it all comes through on the 13 tracks that make up “Behold” which also brings the reason for the season to the front of the line!

Her super fun version of “Jingle Bells” is also fabulous gift-wrapping music that I, for one, will be employing in the wee hours of Christmas morn!

Treat yourself and fill a few stockings with Behold

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PENTATONIX: Holidays Around the World

Pentatonix, our favorite pop acapella group, has done it again! They’ve just released their 6th full studio Christmas album, “Holidays Around the World” and the world is going ga-ga over it!

It contains 12 tracks including  "Kid On Christmas" , ft Meghan Trainor, the new original track, "Star on Top" , "Love Came on Christmas (Joy To The World x Kumama Papa)" ft Grace Lokwa, "Last Christmas" ft  HIKAKIN & SEIKIN and the oh-so-needed"Prayers for This World".

You don’t just want it, you NEED Holidays Around the World

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BACKSTREET BOYS: A Very Backstreet Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like a very Backstreet Christmas! The Backstreet Boys’ very first Christmas album ever is out now! “A Very Backstreet Christmas” brings the holiday cheer!

 It features numerous timeless holiday classics including “White Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Last Christmas,” The album also features three all new original holiday songs “Christmas In New York,” “Together,” and “Happy Days.”  Exclusive formats include a 15-track CD at Target which includes two bonus tracks “Feliz Navidad” and “It’s Christmas Time Again” and limited edition red-vinyl on the group’s official store.

Backstreet Boys will continue to spread holiday cheer this year with more exciting gifts and surprises for fans in the coming weeks. In December, they will perform at five iHeart Radio Jingle Balls in major cities such as Detroit, New York City, Boston, Tampa and Miami. Stay tuned for more Christmas surprises from Backstreet Boys soon!

“A Very Backstreet Christmas” is the addition to your Christmas catalog you didn’t even know you needed, and now you can’t do without!

It’s A Very Backstreet Christmas this year!

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KELLY CLARKSON: When Christmas Comes Around

Kelly Clarkson is the first artist ever to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country, and dance charts. And there's a sampling of each of those genre's in her holiday album, “When Christmas Comes Around. “

Featuring many Christmas classics, the album also includes original co-penned tracks and duets with Chris Stapleton,and Brett Eldredge. I love the fun breakup power anthem, “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled (Just You)”, and the soaring duet with Ariana Grande, " Santa, Can’t You Hear Me”. It also includes previously released singles "Christmas Eve", "All I Want for Christmas Is You", and "Under the Mistletoe", as bonus tracks.

Don’t wait, download it today! When Christmas Comes Around

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ED SHEERAN & ELTON JOHN: Merry Christmas

Know what doesn’t happen every day? Ed Sheeran and Elton John collaborations, but it did last year when they released the oh-so-holly-jolly single “Merry Christmas”!

This marked Ed Sheeran’s first Christmas recording and only the second for Elton John. They pulled out all the stops, and made this over-the-top everything Christmas the merriest it could possibly be.

Hang up the mistletoe, put up the tree, light the yule log,
and get yourself a copy of Merry Christmas

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ROB THOMAS: Something About Christmas Time

Rob Thomas released his first Christmas album last year and I’ve been waiting for months to be able to start playing “Something About Christmas Time” once again.

It is a beautiful mix of the new, like “Small Town Christmas”, the old, with covers of Bryan Adams and Ray Charles recordings, and some really lovely collaborations with friends.

Here's a link to help you on your way: Something About Christmas Time

Christmas comes but once a year, and I want THIS year to be the most joyful of them all! If, like me, more “stuff” is something you can do without, get yourself and your friends, loved ones, co-workers, and everyone else on your list the gift of music instead.

I hope my ‘Merry Music Musts’ list helps you choose a few gems!

Christmas Music Musts!

One of the most exciting things about this time of year is the great selection of new holiday music releases!

We “flip the switch” on the Delilah radio program to all-Christmas programming earlier than most because I love the magical mood that Christmas music creates!

It’s the infusion of new music each year that makes our programming a fresh and welcome sound coming over the airwaves and spilling into your cars, your offices, and your homes, becoming a soundtrack to the memories you’re creating with co-workers, friends, and family.

And this year there are several albums full of fabulous additions to my playlist! I like to call them my “Christmas Music MUSTS,” that I just can’t wait to tell you about!

Kelly Clarkson is the first artist ever to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country, and dance charts. And there's a sampling of each of those genre's in her new album, “When Christmas Comes Around. “

The fun single, "Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)"  is an empowering anthem to all those who refuse to give in to remorse or regret after a breakup, but instead look toward the future with hope and happiness in their heart (even if their stockings are empty on Christmas Day!)

"We are probably all in very different places emotionally ‘when Christmas comes around.’ Some consumed with a new love, some reminded of loss, some with optimism, others for much deserved time away from the chaos our work lives can sometimes bring us. I wanted everyone to be able to connect to a message on this album. While change can be unpredictable there is no better time of year to breathe hope into one’s life and let possibility wander.” ~ Kelly Clarkson

If you haven't downloaded it yet, you shouldn’t wait a second longer!
Find it here: When Christmas Comes Around

Rob Thomas has given yourself and someone like you (see what I did there?) a fun little gift this year, his first-ever Christmas album, “Something About Christmas Time.”

Rob put a lot of thought into this 10-track compilation. It is a beautiful mix of new, like “Small Town Christmas” inspired by the picturesque community he and his wife live in north of New York City, old, with covers of Bryan Adams and Ray Charles recordings, as well as some lovely collaborations with friends; pop sensation, Ingrid Michaelson, gospel star, Bebe Winans, and country legend, Brad Paisley.

As the host of a dedication show, I appreciate that not every track is what you’d call “happy.” Christmas brings about the full range of emotions, and Rob’s new album speaks to them all. You can listen to Rob and I chatting about “Something About Christmas” and all kinds of other random topics on an upcoming December podcast episode!

The album dropped in October, and is available wherever you get your music!
Here's a link to help you on your way: Something About Christmas Time

Know who else is supplying a whole new album’s worth of holiday happiness? Pentatonix! With the release of their 6th holiday themed album, “Evergreen”.

The beloved a cappella quintet has become practically synonymous with Christmas on the Delilah radio show, and I can’t wait to add their new tracks to my merry musical mix! “The Prayer” nearly brought me to my knees, as it will you, and "It’s Been a Long, Long Time", seems long, long overdue. (Yes, it’s THAT good!) The deluxe album contains a whopping 14 new tracks that we’ll all be playing on repeat!

4 of the 5 members joined me on my podcast LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah earlier this year. It was an incredible opportunity to get to know these amazing individuals whose blended voices give us the gift of the unique Pentatonix sound - so be sure to listen in.

Get your copy and several more to share here: Evergreen
(And take the opportunity to watch the video for “The Prayer”!)

“Behold.” The name along conjures great joy and anticipation, and everything on this rich album by Lauren Daigle meets those expectations.

Lauren and I were able to sit down and chat recently and we had the greatest conversation about life, faith, growth, and MUSIC. (Listen HERE) She infuses each song she performs with her love for the Lord and that unbridled joy is passed on to us as we listen.

“Behold” is a collection of 13 tracks that remind us of the reason for the season. You’ll want to pay close attention to the powerful “Light of the World”, her fun and jazzy version of “Jingle Bells”, and her unique rendition of “What Child is This”. 

Treat yourself and fill a few stockings with Behold
Then spend a moment watching the album trailer & the “Jingle Bells” video.

I love to kick off my Christmas play list with “Everyday Is Christmas,” from the oh-so-talented SIA!

It’s a fun, whimsical album, chock-full of original music like the mega-hit “Snowman” which has over 500 million streams! This year “Everyday is Christmas” is being produces as a deluxe edition with 3 new bonus tracks including the fresh “Santa Visits Everyone ,“ a fun new “Snowman” remix, and a cover of Perry Como's "Round & Round".

If I had it my way, everyday would be Christmas.
Pick up the new Deluxe Edition here: Everyday is Christmas

We fell in love with all that is Darren Criss (multitalented musician, songwriter, stage & screen actor) through his various roles in Glee, Versace: American Crime Story, Hollywood, and others… and yet I’ve just found a whole new reason to sing his praises; his first full length album, “A Very Darren Crissmas.”

It features original songs, creative re-imaginings of classic tunes, and rarely covered hidden gems - plus guest appearances by Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood and Lainey Wilson! It’s a remarkable collection of tracks curated with the dual purpose of connection - those with personal significance - and consideration - those that make you think twice.

Whatever his process, he had me at “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas,” a looooong time favorite since way back when my children (who now have children) were small.

Having a merry little Christmas is all but guaranteed
when you get your copy of A Very Darren Crissmas

“Farewell December” is a full LP of festive favorites released by singer-songwriter, Matt Nathanson.

It’s a 12-track set that delivers the homey blend of rock, folk, and pop the guy who brought us the platinum single, “Come On Get Higher” is known for. Matt has a unique way of connecting with his audiences when performing live, and the same authenticity is felt through his recordings.

I want to be the one he’s singing “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” to, and when I get there, I hope he serenades me with his cover of Joni Mitchell’s “River.” He also takes on “Blue Christmas” , “I Believe in Father Christmas”, and “Little Drummer Boy” featuring Donovan Woods, and several others that will get you into the spirit!

After downloading this LP, you won’t want to say Farewell December

On Friday, November 5, superstar, award-winning artists, Mariah Carey, Khalid and Kirk Franklin, debuted their new single, “Fall in Love at Christmas”!

The R&B and Gospel infused ballad, promising to be a new holiday classic, arrives just in time for the season. and is streaming on all digital platforms. The three artists also premiered the video for “Fall in Love at Christmas”; filmed at Carey’s home and the Butterfly Lounge in LA, and featuring her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, evoking the warm and loving spirit of the holidays.

Mariah will continue celebrating the season with a new holiday event on Apple TV+ in December, featuring the first and only exclusive performance of “Fall in Love at Christmas” with Carey, Khalid and Franklin.

There may be no new romance for me, but I know I’ll still
“Fall in Love at Christmas”
(with this new single!)

Listen to: “Fall in Love at Christmas”
Watch the video: “Fall in Love at Christmas”

There’s no such thing as “enough” Christmas music! I get so giddy each autumn as new holiday albums and singles start falling like snowflakes… each one unique and magical, becoming part of a larger chorus of praise and celebration.

These are some of the best and you’ll want to get them before you set out to capture the perfect Christmas tree or take your first sip of eggnog!

New Christmas Albums from Norah Jones & Pentatonix!

The holidays are nearly here, and new music for this year’s soundtrack to turkey dinners, shopping sprees, gathering’s with family and friends, and Santa’s arrival has already started dropping!

There are two REALLY EXCITING new albums, full of fabulous new additions to my playlist, that I can’t wait to tell you about!

“I Dream of Christmas,” from Norah Jones, and“Evergreen,” from Pentatonix!

Soulful songstress, Norah Jones, has created her very first holiday album ever! “I Dream of Christmas” includes 13 tracks in all, 6 of them brand-new original pieces. What a lovely surprise this is!

I was able to sit down with Norah for a long lovely chat that you’ll be able to listen to on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah.

The episode will drop October 26! We both profess our love for Christmas music all year long, and we talk about our favorites from the album and what makes them so.

“Christmas Calling” is the single released ahead of the album, and Norah confesses that of all the new music, she has a particular fondness for this one. I have my own favorite, and you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out which it is. (But let me say, I see MANY dedications in it’s future!)

While the album is imbued with the mellow, melancholy sound we turn to Norah to provide, it is also warm, welcoming, and brimming with belief in all that is good and hopeful.

The best news? It’s available RIGHT NOW! Dream a little dream with Norah; download 13 of your new favorites today!

Get: I DREAM OF CHRISTMAS

Know who else is supplying a whole new album’s worth of holiday happiness? Pentatonix! With their upcoming (October 29th) release of their 6th holiday themed album, “Evergreen”.

The beloved a cappella quintet has become practically synonymous with Christmas on the Delilah radio show and I can’t wait to add their new tracks to my merry musical mix!

The group has already released the first single , "It’s Been a Long, Long Time", which now that I’ve heard it, seems long, long overdue. Yes, it’s THAT good! The deluxe album contains a whopping 14 new tracks that we’ll all be playing on repeat!

4 of the 5 members joined me on LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah earlier this year. It was an incredible opportunity to get to know these amazing individuals whose blended voices give us the gift of the unique Pentatonix sound - so be sure to listen in.

Oh! And if you pre-order the album, you’ll automatically get a download for “It’s Been a Long, Long Time.” That’s an offer I wouldn’t pass up!

Pre-Order EVERGREEN, and Watch the Video for "It’s Been a Long, Long Time."

In other exciting news… Pentatonix will embark on their 16-date “Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour 2021”, kicking off in Baltimore, MD on November 27th. The tour wraps up with two hometown shows in Grand Prairie, TX onDecember 22nd and 23rd.

Tickets went on sale October 1st. Tour schedule, information, and VIP packages are available on their website. Get yours before it’s too late!

Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Tour 2021: TICKETS

Justin Bieber | Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!

Heartthrob Justin Bieber has teamed up with Amazon Music as part of the new Amazon Originals holiday playlist, lending his voice and style to the Brenda Lee 1958 classic, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. 

Apparently it’s always been one of his favorite songs to celebrate the holidays, and he’s super excited to team up with Amazon Music to share his own version. 

Justin said “I’m so thankful to be able to spend the season with loved ones, and to also to use this opportunity to give back to LIFT, Inner-City Arts and Alexandria House: three incredible organizations that I’ve supported in the past. I hope my fans join me in reaching out to the communities and organizations they care about, to help spread joy to those who need it most.”

I echo Justin’s sentiment. It’s the season of giving, so please give what you can to those in need and causes you care about! (All while listening to joy-filled Christmas music!)

You’ll find Justin’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree only at
Amazon Music!

Christmas Under The Stars with Lauren Daigle

Get into the holiday spirit with a new Christmas special from Lauren Daigle!

Join the GRAMMY and Billboard Music Award winner for Christmas Under the Stars, a cozy holiday concert, filled with all your seasonal favorites! Watch December 6th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on BYUtv!

With family at its core, BYUtv —a non-commercial, value-based television network— brings inspiring and uplifting entertainment into 54 million homes across the nation. BYUtv has a place for everyone—together.

Performing beloved songs from her Christmas album “Behold,” Christmas Under The Stars, with Lauren Daigle is an hourlong special featuring an intimate concert experience. In addition, Lauren shares some of her favorite memories of Christmases past.

So, gather the family, roast some chestnuts (or at least pop some popcorn!), and enjoy Christmas Under The Stars, with Lauren Daigle on Sunday, December 6th at 9:00pm Eastern/6:00pm Pacific Time!

Watch for free on the BYUtv app, or at byutv.org

WATCH Lauren Daigle’s “Jingle Bells” Video
to help get you into the spirit of things!

Magical 'Music Musts' For The Holidays

Christmas comes but once a year, and THIS year we need it more than ever! As winter takes its hold on us, Christmas stands as a beacon of light guiding us through the dark and cold weeks of December, towards the warm hearth that is hope, and the promise of brighter days to come after a chilly, but necessary, restorative slumber.

Next to a nativity scene, ye ole’ tannenbaum, and the man-in-red, nothing is more synonymous with Christmas than music. We embrace and play it all; the ancient, the classic, and the brand new, on my nightly radio program!!! This season we’re fortunate to have a big variety of fresh Christmas releases from talented artists dedicated to delivering the gift of Christmas cheer - good things DO come in small packages!

Here’s 6 Magical Music Must recommendations to add to your holiday music libraries!

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for King & Country – A Drummer Boy Christmas

Be sure to tune in to DRUMMER BOY: A Night Of Celebration with for KING & COUNTRY, the LIVE Christmas Special, tonight(12/15) at 7pm CST. It should be an awesome event!

View the Livestream Event on YouTube or Facebook

for King & Country are a dynamic Grammy® Award-winning group led by a dynamic duo, the brother’s Joel and Luke Smallbone. I love their electrifying performances, their theatrical stage presence, and their unwavering message of love and HOPE. They are gifting us, this holiday season, their first Christmas album “A Drummer Boy Christmas,” 13 tracks of awe-inspiring performances, including, of course, “Little Drummer Boy” which bowled over the crowd at last year’s CMA Country Christmas and is one of my top favorite Christmas songs!

Said Joel in a recent interview, “I don’t want to get so far that I get too swallowed up in the despair of the influx of information that is getting passed around at an incredible rate. I don’t believe the world is getting worse. I believe that if you really focus on how far we’ve come, it’s really getting better.” Amen.

You may be lucky enough to live in an area that for King & Country will be stopping at during their Drummer Boy Drive-In concert tour. Check the schedule and get tickets HERE.

WATCH the new official video for Little Drummer Boy
ORDER the full Christmas album, A Drummer Boy Christmas

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Francesca Battistelli - This Christmas

This Christmas, a new 14-track collection, with a mix of originals and Christmas classics is the second Christmas album for Grammy® Award-winning artist, Francesca Battistelli. It features a spine-tingling a cappella rendition of “Silent Night,” as well as the chart-topping single, “Messiah,” along with fun favorites like a remastered version of “Marshmallow World.”

The album started with a bang, going straight to the top of the iTunes Holiday Chart while the single, “Behold Him,” a ballad for all those struggling, landed in the top 5 iTunes Holiday Songs. The cover art, a textile piece of folk art itself .was hand-sewn and knitted by designer, Jessica Dance, and is almost reason enough to pick up the LP.

Says Battistelli, “I know that for many people, the Christmas season can be very difficult. My prayer is that these songs offer hope, glorify Jesus, bring joy (and maybe even some laughter!), and truly bless you, now and in the years to come.”

WATCH the hope-filled video for Behold Him
ORDER the full holiday album, This Christmas 

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Matt Nathanson - farewell december

California cutie, and platinum selling singer-songwriter, Matt Nathanson, released his first full Christmas LP this year also, “farewell december.” It’s a 12-track set that includes fun classics like “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” standards like “Blue Christmas,” and “Baby Please Come Home,” as well as unique picks such as Joni Mitchell’s “River,” all done in Nathanson’s inimitable style.

Nathanson himself sums it up beautifully, “I was trying to get it to sound the way the holidays & the end of the year feel… exciting, warm but also kinda sad and bitter sweet. a celebration of the end of something.”

I know I’m ready to celebrate the end of 2020, and I’ll bet the rest of you are as well!

You can get tickets (and merch!) for Nathanson’s 2-Night Holiday Show Livestream Extravaganza,
DECEMBER 17 +18 featuring 2 completely unique setlists including selections from farewell december, HERE

WATCH (through the window) as Matt performs Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
ORDER the full fabulous album, farewell december

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Sia - Everyday Is Christmas

While the 9-time Grammy® nominated pop legend, Sia’s, “Everyday is Christmas,” album is not a new release, all 13 tracks are originals, and because Christmas music is only played for a few short weeks a year, they are still as fresh as the boughs of holly you’ll be decking your halls with this year!

Kick up your holiday playlist with “Santa's Coming For Us,” “Snowman,” “Candy Cane Lane,” “Underneath The Christmas Lights,” and every other one of the terrific twinkling tracks!

WATCH the delightful video for Santa’s Comin’ For Us
ORDER the full original album, Everyday Is Christmas

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Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Album

Tony and Grammy® Award-winner, singer, actor, and author, Leslie Odom, Jr,. has wrapped up another holiday collection for us this year, with his release of “The Christmas Album.”  When choosing the track list, he thought much about what people would be needing this year, after the struggles and strife 2020 brought to so many. The 12-track album features many holiday classics as well as two new tunes, “Snow” and “Winter Song (feat. Cynthia Erivo)” that were released in October with the announcement of The Christmas Album.

Leslie has a busy schedule this season, so be sure to catch up with him at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, AND on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah on December 22!

Such a kind and talented and man!

LISTEN to Leslie’s incredible cover of Last Christmas
ORDER the full celebratory collection, The Christmas Album

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Pentatonix - We Need A Little Christmas

Friends and family were holding their breath and crossing their fingers in hopes that Pentatonix would release a new Christmas album this year, and our wishes have come true! “We Need A Little Christmas” will be available on November 13th, and you can pre-order it today!

The unique a cappella harmonies created by the three-time Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling group seems especially suited to the Christmas season, and never more embraced than this year, when so much has gone so wrong, to have this gift that is so so right!

Their rendition of Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) will leave goose bumps, as I’m sure all 13 tracks on the album will!

WATCH the video for Amazing Grace
PRE-ORDER the full new album, We Need A Little Christmas

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The magic of the holidays are upon us my friends! Let it be a time of healing, of praise, of hope… and a time of Music! Much love,

Christmas Music is Here!

Oh my word, how I LOVE Christmas!

The Delilah show has been Your Christmas Station for several decades now, and along with the tried and true (and able to sing-along-to) carols we all know and love, I’m like a kid opening their stocking when I gleefully unwrap all the newer holiday tunes of the season.

Sometimes, through the beautiful instruments, harmonious melodies, or humorous lyrics, I become so entranced and drawn into the spirit of the music, my ears almost pick up what I think to be the prancing and pawing of each little reindeer hoof, gently alighting upon my rooftop. Do you hear what I hear?

Here’s a run-down of some of the best newer Christmas music - I recommend you add them all to your Christmas play list!

Kacey Musgraves: A Very Kacey Christmas

Some thought it early in the game for country sweetheart, Kacey Musgraves, to release a holiday album in 2016, but the collection has proven to be anything but premature! In fact, it seems like it could have been something we all grew up with, alongside the silvery tinsel and chunky Christmas tree lights with half the paint missing from each bulb.

Kacey blends classy with kitsch on this already beloved and very nostalgic holiday endeavor. If you’re anything like me, you’ll love Christmas Don't Be Late, A Willie Nice Christmas (featuring Willie Nelson and Trigger) and Ribbons & Bows.

But don’t take my word for it. Read more about A Very Kacey Christmas HERE then purchase it for your own collection!

Get A Very Kacey Christmas!
And watch a fantastic video HERE

for KING & COUNTRY: Christmas / Live from Phoenix

I’ve been singing from the rooftops about the fabulous group, for King & Country for several years now. If you have yet to jump on the bandwagon, I bet you will now that they’ve had a mega cross-over hit with God Only Knows!

For the last few Christmas seasons, I’ve been recommending the Burn the Ships album, and this year, I am encouraging you to take a listen to their collection Christmas / Live from Phoenix. You’ll find their music to be uplifting, spiritual, and alive with incredible harmony!

Get Live from Phoenix
And watch the video HERE

Pentatonix: Best of Pentatonix Christmas 

Oh Pentatonix, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… I love thee for your smashing harmonies, for your dramatic deliveries, for your quirkiness and quality… I love thee a myriad of ways and am so so so happy you came into our lives, especially at Christmastime!

Now a perennial favorite, Pentatonix has a new collection of their Christmas best, and you’ll be counting the ways you love them too, once you’ve picked it up for yourself!

Get Best of Pentatonix Christmas
Watch a Pentatonix video HERE

Timi Dakolo: Merry Christmas, Darling

Timi is a Nigerian sensation since winning the country’s first ever televised talent competition. His soulful, r&b debut album followed as did a series of stirring, emotional singles including Great Nation which has been adopted as the nations second national anthem. - listen here.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, Timi presents a simply gorgeous, heartfelt collection of soulful Christmas ballads backed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Merry Christmas, Darling combines his unique voice with some of the greatest classical standards ever written.

Merry Christmas Darling is Timi’s first Christmas album and also features Eric Benet on White Christmas, Kenny G. and The Eben Voices of Gabon Choir on Hallelujah.

What an amazing gift this album is!

Get Merry Christmas, Darling

Idina Menzel: A Season of Love

You may be familiar with Idina Menzel because of her iconic role in Frozen and that ONE song that’s been in our head since it’s release, Let It Go… But here’s another reason to get to know this super talented actress and songstress, she’s released a Christmas album with a whopping 18 tracks to it, including several duets with folks such as Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, Josh Gad, and her talented hubby, Aaron Lohr.

The duet with Ariana, A Hand for Mrs. Claus, is an original, written by the composers of the Frozen soundtrack, Kristen Anderson-Lopes and Robert Lopez. It puts me in a cookie-baking mood for sure! I’m equally impressed with the new song by Idina, At This Table, that she wrote with Jonas Myrin. It’s all about celebrating diversity and embracing those different from us during the holiday season!

A Season of Love also includes classics like, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Ave Maria, and I’ll Be Home For Christmas, as well as many new numbers that will wrap you in the spirit of love all season long. This is a must have for your collection!

Get A Season of Love

Matt Nathanson: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) & River

Bay Area singer songwriter Matt Nathanson is a delightful and insightful guy that’s a BIG favorite of a family member who introduced me to his music. He’s just released a couple of singles that deserve our attention: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home,) and River. I love both, and am sharing HIS thoughts about these songs and what they mean to him, because it so perfectly captures his spirit and provides a compelling reason to give them a listen!

“The first time I heard Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) was U2’s cover of it for the A Very Special Christmas charity album. I loved how the song felt like a celebration, but had this thread of sadness and longing running through it. For me, the holidays have always felt like that. Friends and family coming together at the end of the year, the beauty and starkness of winter contrasted with all the warmth of togetherness, joy and longing… This song is magical like that. It captures it all.”

and…

”Joni Mitchell is one of the greatest songwriters we have. A treasure. And this (RIver) isn’t a holiday song, per se, but it's become one over the years. Whenever I hear it, I’m immediately transported to the time and place she is singing about; Los Angeles in the 70s, bouncing off the superficial and the never-changing seasons… longing for a move back home, to the place she grew up and the ease and simplicity of youth.”

Get to know Matt, you’ll be glad you did!

Get Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) & River

Natalie Grant & Danny Gokey: The Prayer

Grammy nominated vocalists Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey released their version of the contemporary classic, The Prayer, last Christmas season; it’s now available to purchase as a single and if you don’t have any other music by this power duo, make sure you have The Prayer!

2019 is the fourth year the two have conducted a branded tour, Celebrate Christmas, and The Prayer has been a highlight of each and every performance, at each and every venue. You will be moved, this I promise.

Get The Prayer

Jonas Brothers: Like It’s Christmas

You could be in the Grinchiest state of mind, but when Grammy nominated funsters Jonas Brothers are heard, your heart is sure to grow at least three sizes!

Their new holiday single Like It’s Christmas. is comprised of wistful guitar, sweeping piano, handclaps, and, of course… sleigh bells! The wonderfully warm hook rings out over boisterous horns as the boys sing, “You make every day feel like it’s Christmas.” Yep, they DO have that affect on me!

Get Like It’s Christmas

Jonas Brothers resume the second leg of their “Happiness Begins Tour,” which you can catch in several venues throughout the country, now until December 14th.

More info on “Happiness Begins Tour” HERE

John Legend: A Legendary Christmas

Swoon-worthy and critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, John Legend, released his first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas last year so it’s still “new” to me and probably many of you as well.

Some of my favorite tracks are What Christmas Means to Me, with the legendary Stevie Wonder playing along on his harmonica! The magical, Christmas Time is Here, and the fun, Purple Snow Flakes, which became Delilah Jr’s favorite the second she heard it! (Can you guess her favorite color?!)

Go ahead, let John Legend croon as you swoon…

Get A Legendary Christmas

Music moves us, soothes us, uplifts, comforts, and excites us… and it’s almost a necessary ingredient to a well-rounded Christmas celebration.
I hope you enjoy these picks, which are definitely some of my favorite things, and that you all have a merry, and musical Christmas!