When it comes to modern Christmas Music…

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Here are my suggestions:

My wife, a friend, and I were recently talking about how the same traditional Christmas songs seem to dominate the airwaves each holiday season.

I consider myself an avid Christmas music enthusiast (I start listening each year by at least November 1st). So, naturally, I eagerly recommended some fresh albums to break up the monotony of the old-school stuff.

The following are the albums I suggested. Each features at least one original song alongside modern interpretations of standard classics.

New-Age Nostalgia for Christmas Lovers

Ben Rector - A Ben Rector Christmas (2020)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4BvrQj8D1KV21sUshhTqpB?si=UEHuKZRKR3StNy-uK1fAYA

Powerhouse Vocals Meet Holiday Magic

Jennifer Hudson - The Gift of Love (2024)

https://open.spotify.com/album/45O6APAhmBxi7A60Df0h9W?si=yeiGtjNRQ8i5921htZt9Qg

Nashville's Gift to the Holidays

Brett Eldredge - Mr. Christmas (2021)

https://open.spotify.com/album/5ZsuWI1KwuIIjlhjEjpVri?si=RA1aEFZ7RyG-1sDUt3Hu0A

Smooth as Christmas Eve Snow

Norah Jones - I Dream of Christmas (2021)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Yn0lja0EAPbCZptiHw4Pj?si=2W3la7MWQrKOOokmC2lyxg