Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe,” from his album "Under the Mistletoe" in 2011, set records for the highest debut of a Christmas song on the Billboard Hot 100.
Taylor Swift penned the heartwarming “Christmas Tree Farm” in 2019, featuring nostalgic home videos from her childhood in the music video.
Elton John and Ed Sheeran collaborated to produce "Merry Christmas", paying homage to iconic Christmas music videos in a music video directed by Jason Koenig, reminiscent of Wham!’s “Last Christmas.”
NSYNC’s “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” from their album "Home for Christmas" released 25 years ago became a staple holiday song
Kelly Clarkson’s "Underneath the Tree" from her album "Wrapped in Red" has become a holiday song staple, blending her outstanding vocals with contemporary yet nostalgic sequences.
Christina Aguilera’s upbeat pop song "Christmas Time" from her 2000 holiday album "My Kind of Christmas" gained popularity over time, featuring a remarkable rap run towards the end.
Britney Spears’ “My Only Wish (This Year)” from the 2000 compilation album "Platinum Christmas" has become a Christmas classic, featuring alongside artists like Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, and Whitney Houston.
In Netflix’s "A Very Murray Christmas" in 2015, Miley Cyrus performed Leroy Anderson’s 1948 song “Sleigh Ride” alongside Bill Murray and George Clooney.
Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” soared to Christmas song royalty in 2014 after its performance during the A Very Grammy Christmas show.
Katy Perry’s "Cozy Little Christmas" showcases her =style and catchy tunes, marking her second-holiday song after “Every Day Is a Holiday,” hinting at the possibility of a future holiday album.
In 2021, Camila Cabello released her rendition of Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” performing it at the White House alongside Mariachi Herencia de México. Her unique pronunciation of “Christmas” in a viral TikTok clip made it a staple listen
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