Christmas music is a beloved holiday tradition, and many celebrities have lent their talents to creating memorable renditions of classic Christmas songs. Here are a few of the most famous celebrity renditions of Christmas songs:
Mariah Carey – “All I Want for Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey’s upbeat and catchy holiday hit has become a modern Christmas classic, with its signature “I just want you for my own” chorus being sung by people around the world every holiday season. The song was released in 1994 and has consistently been a top-performing holiday song on the charts every year since.
Bing Crosby – “White Christmas” – Bing Crosby’s smooth and crooning voice has made “White Christmas” one of the most popular holiday songs of all time. The song was first recorded by Crosby in 1942 and has been covered by countless artists since. Crosby’s version remains the best-selling single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide.
Elvis Presley – “Blue Christmas” – Elvis Presley’s version of “Blue Christmas” is a holiday favorite, with its mournful and soulful sound capturing the heartache of being away from loved ones during the holiday season. The song was first recorded by Presley in 1957 and has since been covered by many artists.
Nat King Cole – “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole’s smooth and soothing voice is the perfect match for “The Christmas Song.” Cole’s version, recorded in 1946, has become a holiday staple, with its warm and cozy lyrics capturing the feeling of the holiday season.
Wham! – “Last Christmas” – British pop group Wham!’s hit holiday song “Last Christmas,” released back in 1984, has become the de facto pop standard for the Christmas season.
From upbeat pop hits to soulful ballads, there are many memorable celebrity versions of holiday classics to choose from – but which is your favorite?
