#BEST HOLIDAY ALBUMS OF ALL TIME FULL#

“How Does Christmas Sound?” Kirk Whalum: The acclaimed saxophonist answers his own question as he offers up a great sounding batch of seasonal tunes for fans.

Check out the rowdy, Southern-rocking version of “Go Tell It on the Mountain” the revved-up “Run Run Rudolph” that should please Chuck Berry fans and the (Memphis) soulful telling of “Mary, Did You Know?” Truly, “I Don’t Want Christmas to End” is one worth playing long after Dec. It’s one of the best seasonal offerings to come around in years, filled with intriguing renditions of traditional favorites. “I Don’t Want Christmas to End,” Zach Williams: Listeners won’t want this Christmas album to end. Highlights include Turner being joined by his wife and four sons on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” the collaboration with Grammy-winning bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent on “Joy to the World,” and “Mele Kalikimaka My ‘Ohana” with ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro and acclaimed Hawaiian trio Ho’okena. The multiplatinum-selling artist puts those crystal clear, canyon-deep vocals to great use on his first Christmas album, of which four of the 11 tracks are originals. “King Size Manger,” Josh Turner: Josh Turner is blessed with one of the best, and certainly most distinctive, voices in all of country music.

#BEST HOLIDAY ALBUMS OF ALL TIME FULL#

The album is spirited and sassy at times, such as when the singer is informing a certain someone that “Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You),” but mainly just full of joy as Clarkson sounds like she’s having the time of her life “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and belting out the “Jingle Bell Rock.” Like the first seasonal outing (2013’s “Wrapped in Red”), “When Christmas Comes Around…” is a gorgeous showcase for Clarkson’s pristine and versatile vocal work. “When Christmas Comes Around…,” Kelly Clarkson: The multi-talented superstar, who must rank high on the list of the busiest celebs in all of Hollywood, returns with her second Christmas offering.

Best holiday albums of all time