Country music Christmas songs are a beloved and cherished tradition, bringing joy and warmth to the holiday season for millions of listeners around the world. These songs often blend the heartfelt emotions of country music with the spirit of Christmas, celebrating the joys of the season, family gatherings, and the true meaning of Christmas.
1- Elvis Presley – Blue Christmas
Originally recorded by Doye O’Dell and later made famous by Elvis Presley, this song is a holiday classic that beautifully conveys the feelings of loneliness and longing during the Christmas season.
2- Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Christmas Without You
3- Johnny Cash – Little Drummer Boy
“Little Drummer Boy” is a popular Christmas song that has been recorded and performed by numerous artists over the years. The song was written by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone and was first recorded in 1951. Since then, it has become a holiday classic and a beloved part of Christmas music playlists worldwide.
4- REBA McENTIRE – I’ll Be Home For Christmas
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a classic Christmas song that was written by lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent in 1943. The song was first recorded by Bing Crosby during World War II, and its sentimental and touching lyrics struck a chord with soldiers and their families during the war.
5- Merle Haggard – “If We Make It Through December”
“If We Make It Through December” is a country Christmas song written and recorded by the legendary American country musician, Merle Haggard. The song was released in October 1973 as the lead single from his album of the same name, “If We Make It Through December.”
6- Rockin Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is a classic Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee. It was first released in 1958 and has since become one of the most popular and enduring Christmas songs of all time.
7- George Strait – Christmas Cookies
8- Jim Reeves – An Old Christmas Card
“An Old Christmas Card” is a classic country Christmas song written by Vaughn Horton. The song was first recorded by Jim Reeves and was released as a single in 1963.
The song’s lyrics revolve around the discovery of an old Christmas card from a long-lost sweetheart or friend. As the narrator reads the heartfelt words written in the card, memories of past Christmases and cherished moments flood back, evoking feelings of nostalgia and sentimental reflection. The card serves as a poignant reminder of the love and connection shared with the sender and the significance of the holiday season in fostering those meaningful relationships.
9- Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood – Baby it’s cold outside
10- Old Time Christmas “By” George Strait
11- Brad Paisley – Born on Christmas Day
12- Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd – “Mary Did You Know”
13- Vince Vance & The Valiants – All I Want For Christmas Is You
14- Gene Autry – Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
15- Alan Jackson – Let It Be Christmas
16- Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock
17- Carrie Underwood – O Holy Night
18- Willie Nelson – Pretty Paper
19- Blake Shelton – The Christmas Song
20- Tammy Wynette – White Christmas
21- George Jones – Lonely Christmas Call
22- Reba McEntire – Up On The Housetop
23- Loretta Lynn – Country Christmas
24 Don Williams – Christmas – O come all ye faithful
25- Roger Miller – “Old Toy Trains”
26- LeAnn Rimes – Put A Little Holiday In Your Heart
27- Suzy Bogguss – Two-Step ‘Round The Christmas Tree
28-Patsy Cline’s Lost Christmas Song
29- Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
30- Tim McGraw – Dear Santa
31- Kitty Wells, Christmas Ain’t Like Christmas Anymore.
32- Buck Owens – All I Want For Christmas Dear Is You
33- Emmylou Harris – Christmas Times A – Coming
34 Ray Price – With Christmas Near
35- Taylor Swift- Last Christmas
36- Elmo & Patsy – Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer
37- Trisha Yearwood – The Christmas Song
38- Martina McBride – White Christmas
39- Merry Christmas From The Family-Montgomery Gentry
40- Lady Antebellum – Baby, It’s Cold Outside
41- Alabama – Christmas In Dixie
42- Anne Murray – O Come All Ye Faithful
43- Faith Hill – Where Are You Christmas
44- Marty Robbins – Many Christmases Ago
45- Burl Ives “A Holly Jolly Christmas”
46- Waylon Jennings – O Come All Ye Faithful
47- Kenny Rogers – Christmas Everyday
48- Luke Bryan – Run Run Rudolph
49 – Vince Gill – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
50- Gary Allan – Please Come Home for Christmas
51 Kenny Chesney – All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan
52- Keith Urban – White Christmas
53- Charley Pride – Christmas In My Home Town
54- Kellie Pickler – Santa Baby
55- Toby Keith – Santa I’m Right Here
56- Shania Twain – All I Want For Christmas Is You.
57- Sugarland – Gold And Green
58- Randy Travis – Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
59- Martina McBride – The Christmas Song
60- Dwight Yoakam – Come on Christmas
61- Rascal Flatts – I’ll Be Home For Christmas
