Michael Bublé, Jennifer Hudson, Charlie Puth and More Release Christmas Music in Time for the Holidays

Mar. 15, 2025

Carly Pearce and Michael Buble, Charlie Puth and Jennifer Hudson.Photo:Griffin Nagel/NBC via Getty; FilmMagic; WireImage

Griffin Nagel/NBC via Getty; FilmMagic; WireImage

It really is the most wonderful time of year — and these musicians are making it even better with the gift of music.

So whether you’re feeling festive or in need of a moody, new “Blue Christmas” rendition — this year’s releases have it all.

“I have been dreaming of this moment for as long as I can remember,“Jennifer Hudsonwrote on Instagram of her first-ever holiday albumThe Gift of Love. “As a holiday fanatic, I could not be more excited to give you all this early Christmas gift.”

Here are all the 2024 holiday releases PEOPLE can’t get enough of.

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“Being a huge fan of his, I sang with the utmost sincerity and admiration for him, and I hope many people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it,” he added. “Lastly, I wish a lovely holiday season to everyone listening to the song.”

V also released an animated music video for the era-bridging collaboration, where Santa delivers gifts to a snowman, Christmas tree and ornaments. V’s dog, Yeontan, also makes a special appearance as Santa’s companion.

Listen to “White Christmas"here.

02of 14Michael Bublé and Carly PearceMichael Bublé and Carly Pearce.Courtesy of Michael BubléWhen a Canadian crooner and a country star come together, you get “Maybe This Christmas.“After meeting onThe Voice,Michael Bubléreached out toCarly Pearcefor a stunning collaboration about experiencing loneliness around the holidays.“This season is tough for a lot of people,” Bublé, 49, told PEOPLE. “There’s a lot of people that are struggling being alone, people that have lost people or people dealing with mental health.“He continued, “So I wanted to write a song that would help them through. Something they could relate to that wasn’t just about jingle bells or presents. I wanted to bring people hope and love and I hope that’s what it does.“After the song’s release on Nov. 18, the duo performed the track on the NBC singing competition show — and later at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, markingBublé’s Opry debut.Listen to “Maybe This Christmas"here.

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Michael Bublé and Carly Pearce

Michael Bublé and Carly Pearce.Courtesy of Michael Bublé

Courtesy of Michael Bublé

When a Canadian crooner and a country star come together, you get “Maybe This Christmas.”

After meeting onThe Voice,Michael Bubléreached out toCarly Pearcefor a stunning collaboration about experiencing loneliness around the holidays.

“This season is tough for a lot of people,” Bublé, 49, told PEOPLE. “There’s a lot of people that are struggling being alone, people that have lost people or people dealing with mental health.”

He continued, “So I wanted to write a song that would help them through. Something they could relate to that wasn’t just about jingle bells or presents. I wanted to bring people hope and love and I hope that’s what it does.”

After the song’s release on Nov. 18, the duo performed the track on the NBC singing competition show — and later at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, markingBublé’s Opry debut.

Listen to “Maybe This Christmas"here.

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson.Greg Swales

Greg Swales

For her first-ever holiday album,Jennifer Hudsonchose to give her fansThe Gift of Love.

The EGOT winner released the LP on Oct. 17 with holiday favorites and original songs like “Santa to Someone” and “Almost Christmas,” a collaboration with boyfriendCommon. A month later, she released “Let There Be Joy,” an addition to the body of work and the official theme song for Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas.

“I have been dreaming of this moment for as long as I can remember. As a holiday fanatic, I could not be more excited to give you all this early Christmas gift,” Hudson, 43,wrote on Instagramafter the release. “My love for this album runs deep. I am beyond grateful for all the amazing people that helped me bring it to life. It has truly been a labor of love!”

She added, “To my family, friends and fans… I hope this collection of songs will be a gift that keeps on giving year after year after year, and that it becomes part of your holiday tradition. My prayer for each of you is that you would find the love! Most of all, I want to thank God for giving us HIS Gift of Love on that holy night when Christ was born.”

Listen toThe Gift of Lovehere.

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Mason Ramsey

Mason Ramsey.Courtesy of Mason Ramsey

Courtesy of Mason Ramsey

In need of some Elvis Presley-style holiday music?Mason Ramseymight be just the ticket.

The six-track EP includes an original track, “Waiting on You (For Christmas),” about longing for the one you love. It also includes five soulful renditions of holiday classics like “Silent Night” and “Blue Christmas.”

“I had a lot of fun making this project, I hope y’all are super excited to get to listen to it. Merry Christmas and happy holidays,” he said in anInstagram videoannouncing its arrival.

Ramsey, who recently wrapped his Falls into Place Tour, also released his debut albumI’ll See You in My Dreamson Aug. 23.

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Coco Jones

On Nov. 22,Coco Jonesreleased her first-ever holiday EP with four festive songs: “Santa Is Me,” “Call on Christmas,” “My Presence Is a Present” and “String of Lights.”

To continue the holiday festivities, Jones performed her recent single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28. Then, she performed music from the EP on NBC’sChristmas in Rockefeller Centeron Dec. 4.

Up next, Jones is gearing up for the release of her debut full-length album in 2025.

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Little Big Town

Little Big Town.Courtesy of Little Big Town

Courtesy of Little Big Town

After 25 years as a band,Little Big Townhas leaned in to the holiday spirit.

On Oct. 4, the country music group released their-first ever holiday albumThe Christmas Record.

In addition to their interpretations of holiday classics like Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December” andAmy Grant’s “Tennessee Christmas,” Little Big Town wrote an original song, “Glow,” with an accompanymusic video.

“We’ve been wanting to make a Christmas record for 25 years and it’s finally here on October 4th. We can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been working on for so long.” the band wrote Sept. 12 onInstagram.

The band also recently wrapped their Take Me Home Tour on Dec. 13, following the release of theirGreatest Hitsalbum in August to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Listen toThe Christmas Recordhere.

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Ava Max

Ava Max.Rowan Papier

Rowan Papier

If your one wish this holiday season was a pop banger —Ava Maxgranted it.

The pop star released a festive single called “1 Wish” on Oct. 31. The track follows her recent singles “My Oh My” and “Spot a Fake.”

“I got one wish / Every day could feel like Christmas / All that I need is sleigh bеlls, reindeer, and mistletoe,” she sings on the chorus. “Making angеls out in the snow / I got one wish.”

Listen to “1 Wish"here.

08of 14Megan MoroneyMegan Moroney.CECE DAWSONIt’s emo cowgirl Christmas —Megan Moroneysaid so!On Nov. 1, the “Am I Okay?” songstress released her first-ever holiday EP titledBlue Christmas …duh.The project includes two original songs in Moroney’s signature style: “All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy,” a feel-good holiday honky-tonk, and a festive heartbreak song called “Christmas Morning.““sleigh i guess,” Moroney, 27, wrote onInstagramon Nov. 1 after the surprise drop.Blue Christmas …duhfollows the release ofAm I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine), the deluxe edition of her sophomore album.StreamBlue Christmas …duhhere.

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Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney.CECE DAWSON

CECE DAWSON

It’s emo cowgirl Christmas —Megan Moroneysaid so!

On Nov. 1, the “Am I Okay?” songstress released her first-ever holiday EP titledBlue Christmas …duh.

The project includes two original songs in Moroney’s signature style: “All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy,” a feel-good holiday honky-tonk, and a festive heartbreak song called “Christmas Morning.”

“sleigh i guess,” Moroney, 27, wrote onInstagramon Nov. 1 after the surprise drop.

Blue Christmas …duhfollows the release ofAm I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine), the deluxe edition of her sophomore album.

StreamBlue Christmas …duhhere.

09of 14Elizabeth ChanElizabeth Chan.Merry Bright MusicElizabeth Chanis on a roll!On Dec. 6, Chan released her 14th Christmas album,Shatterproof,which reflects her resilience during a difficult season.When the full-time holiday performer was recording the album, her good friend Morgan Spurlock and her grandmother died. She also endured a spinal injury.“Everyone experiences life in a way we all wish we didn’t. I lost my grandmother during Christmas last year and I got the news as I was doing a live interview. My heart was so broken,” she said in a press release.Chan added, “As I was working on the new songs, I kept saying how I wished I were shatterproof like the ornaments on my tree. This became the concept and curation of the album and I poured myself into curating songs to pay tribute to this idea.“Up next, Chan will be the subject of an upcoming feature film based on her life story and journey. The biopic is slated for 2025.Listen toShatterproofhere.

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Elizabeth Chan

Elizabeth Chan.Merry Bright Music

Merry Bright Music

Elizabeth Chanis on a roll!

On Dec. 6, Chan released her 14th Christmas album,Shatterproof,which reflects her resilience during a difficult season.

When the full-time holiday performer was recording the album, her good friend Morgan Spurlock and her grandmother died. She also endured a spinal injury.

“Everyone experiences life in a way we all wish we didn’t. I lost my grandmother during Christmas last year and I got the news as I was doing a live interview. My heart was so broken,” she said in a press release.

Chan added, “As I was working on the new songs, I kept saying how I wished I were shatterproof like the ornaments on my tree. This became the concept and curation of the album and I poured myself into curating songs to pay tribute to this idea.”

Up next, Chan will be the subject of an upcoming feature film based on her life story and journey. The biopic is slated for 2025.

Listen toShatterproofhere.

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Marking her first-ever holiday album, the country singer releasedCarols and Candlelighton Nov. 8.

The 11-song collection is made up of timeless Christmas carols, Advent hymns and beloved holiday songs like “Mary, Did You Know?,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and more.

“Ahhhhhhh I’m so excited that my first Christmas album is out NOW! Go grab your Christmas decorations and tree & listen to Carols and Candlelight with your loved ones 🤍🎄 I hope you love it!!!,” she wrote onInstagramon Nov. 8.

Listen toCarols and Candlelighthere.

11of 14Charlie PuthCharlie Puth.Courtesy of Charlie PuthMissing someone this holiday season?Charlie Puthhas just the song for you.The “Light Switch” singer released his latest holiday single, “December 25,” on Nov. 8. As it turns out, he wrote and recorded the song “completely on a whim” while working on his forthcoming album.“And though it sounds absolutely nothing like anything on the album, I figured why not share it for the holidays. So here you go,” he said in a press release.The holiday song follows his May single “Hero,” which he releasedfollowing some encouragementfromTaylor Swifton her recent song “The Tortured Poets Department.““I’m very excited to share my next album with you, especially this song because it’s a great representation of what’s to come. I’ve never put out a song like this before- it’s very different for me, but I want to thank@taylorswiftfor letting me know musically that I just couldn’t keep this on my hard drive any longer,” he wroteon Instagram announcing the songin May.Listen to “December 25"here.

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Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth.Courtesy of Charlie Puth

Courtesy of Charlie Puth

Missing someone this holiday season?Charlie Puthhas just the song for you.

The “Light Switch” singer released his latest holiday single, “December 25,” on Nov. 8. As it turns out, he wrote and recorded the song “completely on a whim” while working on his forthcoming album.

“And though it sounds absolutely nothing like anything on the album, I figured why not share it for the holidays. So here you go,” he said in a press release.

The holiday song follows his May single “Hero,” which he releasedfollowing some encouragementfromTaylor Swifton her recent song “The Tortured Poets Department.”

“I’m very excited to share my next album with you, especially this song because it’s a great representation of what’s to come. I’ve never put out a song like this before- it’s very different for me, but I want to thank@taylorswiftfor letting me know musically that I just couldn’t keep this on my hard drive any longer,” he wroteon Instagram announcing the songin May.

Listen to “December 25"here.

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Jason Kelce

A Philly Special Christmas Party.Vera Y Records

Vera Y Records

Have you ever experienced the holiday magic of Philly?

Well, if not,Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata delivered their third and final holiday record,A Philly Special Christmas Party,on Nov. 22.

“I wrote ‘Loud Little Town’ initially for an old friend of mine around Christmas of 2023,” Brandon Beaver, who also worked on the album, said in a press release. “He and his wife were newly empty nesters as their children had both gone off to college. As a father myself, I could really connect with that bittersweet feeling of watching your children become more independent and how fleeting the time we have truly is.”

In conjunction with the release, the trio announced an initiative called Operation Snowball, which aims to give a gift to every single Philly public school student.

Meanwhile, all proceeds from the release on vinyl and CD will support the initiative, hoping to inspire everyone to get involved and snowball into a larger spirit of giving in the Philly area.

Listen toA Philly Christmas Partyhere.

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Jessica Vosk

Jessica Vosk.Jenny Anderson

Jenny Anderson

Jessica Voskis sleighing this holiday season.

On Nov. 15, the Broadway star releasedSleigh, a13-track compilation of festive holiday music.

“HAPPY SLEIGH DAY!!!! This album is all heart, all grit, and every bit authentic. We’ve worked so hard on getting this here. I’m so grateful for my beautiful friends and collaborators who went on this ride with me,” she wrote onInstagramon Nov. 15.

“It’s taken almost this whole year, though it’s something I have wanted for so long,” Vosk, 41, added.

Listen toSleighhere.

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Il Volo

Il Volo.Courtesy of Il Volo

Courtesy of Il Volo

This Italian trio put the spin on “Hallelujah” you’ve been waiting for.

On Nov. 29,Il Voloreleased their latest albumAd Astra (International Edition). The 16-track album celebrates their 15 years making music — and they included a rendition of the Leonard Cohen classic just in time for the holidays.

“Over the years we’ve all evolved, bringing with us our own personalities and passions,” the trio said in a press release. “The result isAd Astra, a project that showcases our different personal and vocal nuances, proving that diversity is the spark that ignites. We can’t wait to see our fans around the world again and finally sing our new unreleased tracks live!”

Up next, the trio — who released a holiday EP,4 Xmas, in 2023 — will embark on a world tour Feb. 28 in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Listen toAd Astra (International Edition)and “Hallelujah"here.

source: people.com