Best Christmas Covers to Put on Your Holiday Playlist
Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and more are all holiday must-haves when it comes to your Christmas playlist.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! One of the best parts about the holiday season is the never-ending music that comes along with it. Whether it be holiday shopping or Christmas decorating, having a wonderful seasonal soundtrack to go along with these festivities makes the celebrations all the more fun.
Artists today are constantly putting out their own renditions of our favorite Christmas classics, from our holiday saviors Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey to our favorite pop divas Ariana Grande and Gwen Stefani. What's great about Christmas covers is that they provide a meaningful twist to our favorite holiday classics from when we were younger.
From chill ballads to fun dance beats, L'OFFICIEL rounds up some of the best Christmas covers that are sure to get you in the festive mood.
"It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" - Michael Bublé
It's not Christmas without Michael Bublé, and his cover of Bing Crosby's classic '50s tune is a holiday must-have. Bublé's rendition, as well as his other popular songs from his 2011 Christmas album, are constantly playing across movies, malls, and public spaces the second December hits, finding his way to the top of the music charts as the holidays get into full gear.
"O Holy Night" - Mariah Carey
Similar to Bublé, Christmas can't start without the Queen herself, Mariah Carey. While her iconic hit "All I Want For Christmas is You" continues to dominate the holiday season, Carey is also not a stranger to beautiful Christmas covers, including her version of "O Holy Night." You can count on her smooth and velvety vocals to show us the joy of the season.
"Santa Baby" - Ariana Grande and Liz Gillies
Ariana Grande's Christmas music is a seasonal must, from her hit 2014 single "Santa Tell Me" to her iconic 2015 EP Christmas & Chill, as well as her most recent feature with Kelly Clarkson on "Santa, Can't You Hear Me." Grande's powerful vocals are absolutely perfect for the holiday season, and her cover of "Santa Baby" featuring her old Victorious pal Liz Gillies is a beautifully seductive rendition of a Christmas classic.
"Little Drummer Boy" - Justin Bieber ft. Busta Rhymes
Justin Bieber's 2015 album Under the Mistletoe has quickly become a holiday classic when it comes to Christmas music, and his cover of "Little Drummer Boy" is one that can't be missed. With both Bieber and Busta Rhymes modernizing the original with iconic rap verses, this song is a certifiable bop.
"I'll Be Home For Christmas" - Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson's powerful 2013 Christmas album Wrapped In Red provided us with iconic singles like "Underneath The Tree," which has over 300 million streams on Spotify. Of course, the album also contains gorgeous covers, including a smooth rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas," whose jazzy nostalgia will have us wanting to curl up by the fire with all our loved ones.
"Last Christmas" - Carly Rae Jepsen
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Carly Rae Jepsen is the queen of synthy-pop music, and her cover of Wham's "Last Christmas" is another addition to her beautifully fun discography. The '80s vibes that surround the track add to the holiday ambience and is sure to soothe anyone going through a holiday heartbreak.
"The Christmas Song" - Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo's 2019 holiday album "Another Kind of Christmas" provided numerous R&B spins on several Christmas classics, including a public favorite, "The Christmas Song." The wonderful a cappella background serve to highlight Ne-Yo's smooth vocals.
"Silent Night" - Destiny's Child
There's no better Christmas gift than getting to hear Beyoncé serenade us with Destiny's Child on "Silent Night." This classic holiday ballad is made instantly better with the addition of Queen Bey's iconic vocal runs.
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Kacey Musgraves
Originally sung by Judy Garland, Kacey Musgraves makes the iconic song, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" her own during her jolly Christmas special in 2019, providing a lovely country twang to a holiday classic.
"Jingle Bells" - Gwen Stefani
While "Jingle Bells" may get annoying over the course of time, consider Gwen Stefani's rendition an exception. Her upbeat version of this classic song provides such an original twist, you won't even remember why you hated the song in the first place.
