With Christmas season right around the corner, who can ever forget the queens of Christmas Mariah Carey?
Perhaps you’re just looping “All I Want for Christmas is You” right now.
It’s not easy for new Christmas songs to exceed old favorites, but recently there’re quite a few seasonally crafted songs released.
The following pop Christmas songs are sure to put you in a holiday mood in the first 5 minutes.
If you want more music for your holiday playlist, you can check the top 10 Classic Christmas Songs, Christmas songs for kids, or Christian Christmas songs.
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Best New Christmas Songs 2019
1. Kacey Musgraves ft. Troye Sivan – Glittery
“You shake me up and turn me upside down
Just like a snow globe
And every time you touch me
I shiver right down to my toes
You got a strange effect on me
You know you make me feel so”
The country crossover artist Kacey Musgraves just released her new Christmas song “Glittery” in November 2019. In the song you will find seasonal elements such as Christmas tree, Christmas lights, and decoration.
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2. Little Mix – One I've Been Missing
“I'm sorry, I ain't been around
But you've been on my mind a million times
I'll make it up to you now
We'll wrap the presents
And put up the tree together
Be together
Baby, there's no better gift
And now that I have you here
That's when I feel it the most”
The British girl group Little Mix has released the first festive single “One I've Been Missing” on November 22, 2019. The Christmas song is written by Leigh-Anne and it is also an uplifting love song that will inspire you.
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3. Alessia Cara – Make It to Christmas
“We were warm and wonderful
Once upon a time
But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Can we wait a minute?
Or can we just try to try?
'Cause my favorite day is coming up ahead”
People want freshness for the Christmas holiday. That’s why Christmas songs spring up before the holiday season every year. “Make It to Christmas” by the Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara, is one of the latest Christmas song releases. From the lyrics, you will feel how the spark faded in the relationship.
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4. Kelly Rowland – Love You More At Christmas Time
“Light reflecting in your eyes
Ooh, I love the way they shine
Cocoa by the fireside
Nothing could be better than this night with you
Wrapping paper on the floor
Carolers outside the door
So much to be thankful for
Nothing could be better than this night with you”
Kelly Rowland just released her Christmas song “Love You More At Christmas Time” on November 30, 2019. The song starts with a festive melody featuring jingle bells. It’s about the holiday reunion, the happy time with our families and the loved ones.
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5. Jonas Brothers – Like It's Christmas
“The snow on the ground, the love in the air
Sleighbells are ringin'
This is what it's all about
The fire is warm, the angels are singin'”
The boy band Jonas Brothers reunited earlier this year and released their Christmas tune “Like It's Christmas” in November. It is the first holiday song in the last decade. The repeated sentence “you make every day feel like Christmas” stresses the importance of the loved one.
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6. Lea Michele – Christmas in New York
“Thanksgiving Day's been put away
And the final leaves have floated to the ground
But landing on a bed of snow feels warm somehow
We've said goodbye to all the friends
And family we'll soon see again
Go to sleep and wake up to a brand new scene
Then suddenly...”
The American actress and singer Lea Michele has just released a new Christmas album, Christmas in the City. Among the 11 tracks, the original tune Christmas in New York is impressive. Lea delivers the happiness of the Christmas holiday through the song.
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7. Liam Payne – All I Want (For Christmas)
“Tell me, where did we go wrong?
We should be singing Christmas songs
Instead of shouting all night long
Like we do
We keep fighting in the street”
It seems Christmas song has come early. The British singer Liam Payne’s holiday song was released in late October 23, 2019. The song tells us the tale of a strained relationship and expresses the fervent wish to fix it.
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8. Idina Menzel (ft. Ariana Grande) – A Hand For Mrs. Claus
“Every December, we always remember
To celebrate the fella in the suit
We see the promos for reindeer and his glow nose
Believe me, I think Rudolph's nose is cute
Now I'm a fan of Frosty, I go ga-ga for The Grinch”
“A Hand For Mrs. Claus” is a single by Idina Menzel. It’s the first time Idina Menzel and Ariana Grande have teamed up for the Christmas music. The delightful rhythm will bring you much joy for your Christmas season.
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9. Ne-Yo – Just Ain't Christmas
“Mmhmm
I ain't putting up Christmas lights because they'll never come down
It's not that I'm lazy, I just used to put them up with my baby
And I said that I don't get the energy, spirit just ain't in me
'Cause you're not around, just another day to me
Just another day to me”
“Just Ain't Christmas” by the R&B superstar Ne-Yo is one of the 11 songs from his first holiday album, Another Kind of Christmas, which was released in October 2019. It’s about the painful break-up. With himself alone, Christmas is nothing but another day to him.
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10. Tess Clare – Sleigh
“Season's greetings, choirs singing “ooh”
I was feeling a little chilly last year
Waiting by the fireside
Hoping for someone to hold me tight, oh
What is true love if you didn't come through”
“Sleigh” is the dark horse among the new Christmas songs of 2019. Unlike the famous artists mentioned above, Tess Clare is only a junior student from Belmont University. The song was written by Tess and her fellow Madie Renner. It was listed among the “8 Best New Christmas Songs of 2019” by Seventeen Magazine.
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Best Pop Christmas Songs 2018
1. John Legend - Bring Me Love
“Baby, I hope Santa brings you to me
'Cause it's all I wished for this Christmas Eve
No, I don't want much, your love is all I need
Baby, I hope Santa brings you to me”
John Legend just released his first original Christmas single “Bring Me Love”. It’s a song that feels just like a classic, and you just can’t help but dance to it. He also covers the classic song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas in the newly released 2018 holiday album.
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2. Pentatonix - Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
“Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Let the Christmas Spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling”
It wouldn’t be Christmas without Pentatonix and their amazing renditions and duets.
The good news is Pentatonix’s new holiday album “Christmas is Here” out now. The a cappella group NEVER disappoint! This album is amazing and gets me in the holiday spirit from the first note.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree is jazzy and upbeat and showcases Kevin's flugelhorn flurry and Matt Sallee's thudding low end. There are some really neat audio treats that range from the group's a cappella take on holiday standards.
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3. Ingrid Michaelson – Happy, Happy Christmas
“Happy, happy Christmas
Love the ones who love you too
They say time flies and baby it's true
So happy, happy Christmas to you”
Ingrid scores again with a wonderful Christmas album “Songs for the Season”. Don’t let the name fool you, Happy Happy Christmas is the only original on the record.
It’s rare for new Christmas songs to settle in our hearts since there’re so many old Christmas songs we love so much. However, this song deserves that place in our hearts. The very first time I heard the song, I knew it would be a treasure.
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4. Jessie J. - The Christmas Song
“I don't need no diamonds or a fancy car
Or a jet to fly me right up to the star
I just need your guidance, since we've been apart
I feel your love beside me, mending my broken heart”
“The Christmas Day” is the first Christmas album by Jessie J. She has just put out an album full of classic Christmas songs and you will instantly be hooked!
The title song “The Christmas Song” is the only original one. Except for this, the album includes her previously covered holiday tracks Let It Snow, Jingle Bell Rock Santa, and Claus Is Coming to Town.
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5. David Archuleta - Christmas Every Day
David Archuleta created 2 new songs for his first Christmas album, “Christmas Every Day” is the one. It’s such a fun song that will certainly get everyone at the Christmas party dancing. Trust me, you must add this track to your holiday playlist.
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Top Pop Christmas Songs 2017
1. Sia - Santa's Coming for Us
“Santa’s coming to town
Singing to the deer in the skies
Singing as they jingle jingle jingle tonight
Singing to the moon set it free”
“Santa’s Coming for Us”, as expected, was a typical Christmas music. It was released by Australian singer Sia on 30 October 2017. You can feel the atmosphere of Christmas from the song name and album cover.
Sia’s distinctive voice is like a cup of warm hot cocoa that warms the cold Christmas Day. This funny up-tempo Christmas song really catches my eyes. If you never listen to the music by Sia, maybe you can start with this Christmas song!
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Apart from “Santa's Coming for Us”, there’re total 10 songs on Sia’s Christmas album “Everyday is Christmas.”
Just click on the following songs, and you can add them all to your Christmas playlist at once!
2. Gwen Stefani – You Make It Feel Like Christmas
“Sleigh bells singing hallelujah
Stars are shining on us too
I wanna thank you baby
You make it feel like Christmas”
Unlike the traditional Christmas song, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” combines old classics and new romantic odes. This single is a duet by Stefani and her boyfriend, Blake Shelton.
The lyrics “Never kissed anyone with blue eyes before you”, Stefani sings about the most romantic moments regarding her relationship with Shelton. The song is a perfect fit for reflecting on the romantic side of Christmas.
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3. 98°- Season of Love
“This is the season of love
This is the season of love
On wrapping presents
With we both build the snowman in the yard”
98 Degrees is an American pop contemporary boy band, they returned to Universal Music and released their Christmas song “Season of Love” in 2017.
When I listen to this song, a scene came out from my mind: On snowy Christmas, everyone celebrates the day with their loved ones. What a wonderful time!
98 Degrees also have a plan to do a tour called “At Christmas Tour” to celebrate their 20th anniversary, if you love their music, you cannot miss it!
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4. Josh Groban – Christmas Time Is Here
“Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there”
“Christmas Time Is Here” was released as the deluxe edition of Noël on November 3, 2017. Believe it or not, it’s been 10 years since Groban released his album Noël.
The quiet piano accompaniment perfectly blended with Josh Groban’s singing. I can hardly wait to enjoy the song and have some more wine on snowy Christmas.
Believe me! After hearing Christmas Time Is Here you just can’t get it out of your head.
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5. Lindsey Stirling – You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
“You’re a monster Mr. Grinch
Your heart’s an empty hole
Your brain is full of spiders
You’ve got garlic in your soul Mr. Grinch”
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” creates a catchy rhyme, the prodigious electronic violinist teamed up with Disney alum and pop singer Sabrina Carpenter for a modern remix on a classic Grinch song.
The song is fun and fresh. I was cheered up by the song. How do you feel after listening to it?
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6. Pentatonix – I’ll Be Home for Christmas
“Where the love light gleams
Where the love light gleams
I’ll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams”
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was a Christmas song recorded originally by Bing Crosby. Pentatonix recorded the song in 2016 for their Christmas album A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe.
In my point, the song is sung from the point of view of all people who are unable to be home for Christmas. I wish everyone would spend Christmas with their families.
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The album A Pentatonix Christmas Deluxe is one of the greatest Christmas albums.
We’ve listed all the songs in this album, and you can get the ones you like directly by clicking on the download button below.
Best Christmas Pop Songs of All Time
Holiday music is different from other songs.
A decent one will pop up every year, from shopping mall to family party, it’s just everywhere at this time.
That’s why we handpicked the best 10 pop Christmas of all time for you.
Don’t miss the essential seasonal playlist below.
Conclusion
That’s all about the best Christmas pop songs.
Got any inspiration for your holiday playlist?
I hope so.
In addition to the new Christmas songs above, there’re must be some old Christmas songs that you’d love listening to year after year.
Mine is Believe by Josh Groban.
How about you?
Come on, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Feel free to tell me in the comments.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!