Christmas Albums: Celebrities Who Released Festive Music

Over the years, many performers have released Christmas albums, becoming closely associated with the holiday season. Icons like Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé are renowned for their festive music.

Covering Classic Songs

Popular Christmas songs like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” have been covered by numerous artists. One favorite among performers is “Santa Baby.”

Less Remembered Releases

While Nat King Cole, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, and Justin Bieber have all released notable Christmas music, there are some celebrities whose festive releases may not be as well remembered.

Seth MacFarlane: Transition from Animation to Music

Seth MacFarlane, known for creating shows like Family Guy and American Dad!, has also ventured into the music industry. Since 2011, he has released eight albums, including his second album, “Holiday for Swing,” in 2014. The album reached number 51 on the Billboard 200 in the US.

Featuring covers of songs like “Let It Snow” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” the album also includes duets with Norah Jones and Sara Bareilles.

Rosie O’Donnell: Unexpected Christmas Album

Comedian and talk show host Rosie O’Donnell surprised fans by releasing a Christmas album, “A Rosie Christmas,” in 1999. The album, which featured collaborations with Cher, Gloria Estefan, and Elton John, peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 in the US.

RuPaul: Spreading Festive Cheer

RuPaul, the renowned drag queen and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has released several Christmas albums, including “Ho Ho Ho” in 1997. While not charting on the Billboard 200, the album features covers and original songs, including a duet with Michelle Visage.

David Hasselhoff: Unsuccessful Christmas Album

Actor David Hasselhoff, famous for shows like Baywatch, released his debut Christmas album, “The Night Before Christmas,” in 2004. Although reportedly charting in Australia, it didn’t gain much traction in the UK. The album includes covers of songs like “Joy to the World” and “Feliz Navidad.”

Zooey Deschanel: Festive Music with She & Him

Actress Zooey Deschanel, known for her roles in Elf and New Girl, is part of the music duo She & Him with M. Ward. Their third album, “A Very She & Him Christmas,” released in 2011, peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200. The album features covers of songs like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Blue Christmas.”

Regis Philbin: Entertainer’s Christmas Album

The late Regis Philbin, known for his television hosting career, released the “Regis Philbin Christmas Album” in 2005. The album reached number 83 on the Billboard 200 and featured his renditions of holiday classics like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.” The album even includes a special appearance by Donald Trump.

Christopher Lee: Metal Christmas Music

The late Christopher Lee, known for his iconic film roles, ventured into the heavy metal genre later in his career. He released Christmas albums such as “A Heavy Metal Christmas” in 2012, “A Heavy Metal Christmas Too” in 2013, and “Darkest Carols, Faithful Sing” in 2014. Lee’s unconventional rendition of “The Little Drummer Boy” gained attention, as did his song “Jingle Hell.”

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