Perhaps she was just looking for the right time to deliver this “Gift,” a mesmerizing collection of Christmas classics, including “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.” It’s a must-have set for fans of Underwood, whose previous studio offering was 2018’s platinum-selling “Cry Pretty.” ( ) We’re not sure how or why it’s taken this country music superstar - with a voice so wonderfully suited for the holiday songbook - so long to record a Christmas album. For more information, check the artists’ websites, which are listed below.

And yes, actual physical copies can be ordered through Amazon and other retailers.

The following is a roundup of eight of the best new Christmas albums released for the 2020 season.Īll these offerings are available to stream/download through the usual suspects. But it’s nice to see so many new tunes, which fans can mix with their usual assortment of Johnny Mathis, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole classics to liven up their holiday play list.

Best holiday albums 2018