60 Best Country Christmas Songs That'll Have You Tappin' Your Toes
These covers and originals alike will make your holidays merry and bright.
It's finally that time of year when the sleigh bells ring, the children sing, and elves are working hard to pull off another magical Christmas. As the year comes to an end, family and friends gather and the streets twinkle with Christmas lights, it's time to crank the Christmas music for all to hear. We all love the Christmas music classics heard on the radio and in shops year after year. But, if you're listening to country music year-round, why not enjoy your Christmas music with a little country twang while waiting for Santa to come to town. From Dolly Parton to Luke Bryan, these country singers know how to bring that down-home country feeling into the holiday season. From covers of classics like "Run Run Rudolph" and "Silent Night" to new original favorites like "Beer For Santa," there's plenty of country Christmas music to go around and enjoy all December long.
Whether you're decorating the tree or making a mad dash for that last-minute present, there's nothing better than belting out all of your holiday favorites. After all, you only have a limited time to enjoy this holiday delight, so put these tracks on repeat to make the most of the holiday season before it's too late! There's no shame in enjoying Christmas music with a country twang this holiday season, and it's sure to be a crowd pleaser. So put on your best cowboy boots and ugly Christmas sweater and turn up the music because Christmas will be here before we know it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, country folk!
"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Maddie & Tae
The country duo released We Need Christmas (Extended Version) in time for Christmas 2023 with nine festive tracks. Their take on this classic is a must-listen.
"Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)" by Kelly Clarkson
This new sure-to-be-a-hit Christmas tune by Kelly Clarkson has a little attitude to it—and we like it! This is one of many ditties we love on her album, When Christmas Comes Around.
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by Dolly Parton
From her 2020 Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, this country superstar takes us through the funny tale this song tells like no one else can.
"Take Me Home for Christmas" by Dan + Shay
This feel-good tune is all about taking that special person in your life to that special place—home—for the holidays.
"Beer for Santa" by Jon Pardi
Jon Pardi's new Christmas album is full of gems. This one's sure to keep spirits high and flowing during the holiday season.
"Christmas in Dixie" by Alabama
This sweet song takes you on a lyrical tour of the United States, but the band thinks there's no place like home:
"Christmas in Dixie, it's snowin' in the pines;
Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight."
"On This Winter's Night" by Lady A
The soothing harmonies from this trio bring an angelic-like vibe to the title song from their 2012 Christmas album.
"Run Run Rudolph" by Luke Bryan
It's a little country and a little rock-n-roll—just right to get your Christmas party started!
"Hallelujah" by Carrie Underwood and John Legend
This gorgeous song from Carrie Underwood's My Gift album is guaranteed to give you chills.
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon
Dolly's album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, has joyful gems like this duet with Jimmy Fallon.
"Christmas in the Country" by Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett sums up all of our feelings about the season with this fun song.
"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Johnny Cash
This song, which was featured on Johnny Cash's first Christmas album in 1963, is inspired by a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem called "Christmas Bells."
"Pretty Paper" by Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson wrote this original Christmas song in 1963, and it was later released on his Christmas album by the same name in 1979.
"Christmas Isn't Christmas Time" by Chely Wright
Chely Wright penned this original Christmas song on her 2018 holiday EP called "Santa Will Find You," which featured all original tunes.
"Joy to the World" by Faith Hill
While there are endless covers of this song, we think that Faith Hill's is one of the best.
"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift
While Taylor Swift released two original tracks on the holiday EP where this song is featured, her cover of "Last Christmas" is one of our favorites.
"Country Christmas" by Loretta Lynn
What could be more appropriate for a down-home holiday celebration than a song called "Country Christmas"?!
"Baby It's Cold Outside" by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
Country’s cutest couple, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, have an entire album of jingles, but this rendition they performed in 2016 is especially sweet.
"Santa, I'm Right Here" by Toby Keith
This chart-topping tune off of Toby Keith's 1995 Christmas album is definitely worth adding to your holiday playlist.
"A Christmas Letter" by Keith Whitley
Singer Keith Whitley lent his voice to this Christmas song just a few years before he passed away.
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