“Top 10 Country Songs
… Christmas Songs”
Christmastime comes once a year, the
saying goes. With Christmas comes
merriment, sentiment, and spirituality.
Of the rich tradition of Christmas music, much of it is in the country
genre. Moreover, this extensive songbook
contains many covers of Christmas standards as well as an extensive amount
original material.
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Much loved Christmas songs such
as Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
as made famous by Judy Garland, and The
Christmas Song, which is a signature song of Nat King Cole, have been rejuvenated
by modern day country singers. These
singers’ renditions have sometimes remained loyal to the tradition of these
Christmas standards, while others have received a new life with styles of a
particularly country flair.
This list of Christmas songs
includes Christmas songs which are among my favorite in all genres. Some capture the religious nature of
Christmas, some the warmth, and some celebrate the joviality of the
season. However, all have significance
of their own as songs with particularly strong lyrics sung with the wonderful renditions
of music from great entertainers.
Number 10: White Christmas by Keith Urban
This song is one of
the most well-known and well-loved Christmas songs in any genre. The song has been recorded by a plethora of
artists bringing love into the hearts of all those celebrating the season. The song, not particularly religious in
nature, however, captures the sentiment and warmth of the season to those
touched by the song.
Number 9: All I want for Christmas is a real good tan by Kenny Chesney
Christmas music
sometimes captures the sentiment of the season and sometimes captures the mood of
the season. This song does so expressing
the love for a woman in the context of the song. This song serves this purpose juxtaposing the
chill of winter for summertime good spiritedness. The light-hearted lyrical styling of this
song serves as a unique addition to many of the more traditional Christmas
songs.
Number 8: I’ll be home for Christmas by Vince Gill
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This song is one of
the most sentimental of all Christmas songs.
This country cover stays true to the original recording made most famous
by Frank Sinatra. The smooth and
soothing voice of Vince Gill invokes the loneliness that can sometimes be
immersed within the Christmas season. This
longing for togetherness impresses the love that sometimes can only be known by
loneliness.
Number 7: Santa looked a lot like Daddy by Garth Brooks
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This country
original, first recorded by Buck Owens, is an all but re-write of the traditional
children’s Christmas carol, I saw Mommykissing Santa Clause. It has a particularly
country feel and it is full of the merriment of the holiday. Sung by Garth Brooks in his Beyond the Season CD, his voice and
style match the song to perfection.
Number 6: Christmas Cookies by George Strait
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Number 5: Nuttin’ for Christmas by Sugarland
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This song certainly
does not attempt to proclaim the love of the season. It does not proclaim the sentimentality of
the season. However, the song’s originality
warrants its inclusion on this list. The
comedic nature and suburb lyrical interpretation of Jennifer Nettles set this
song apart from most other Christmas songs and the song should remain a
perennial favorite for years to come.
Number 4: Santa Baby by Kellie Pickler
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After hearing Kelly
Pickler’s sing this Christmas song all I have to say is “All I want for
Christmas is Kelly Pickler.” This song
which was made famous by Ertha Kitt, has been re-recorded in many styles. Some
singers have covered this song in upbeat versions, others in slower, bluesy
versions. However, this cover by Kelly
Pickler is the strongest of all and her voice and sensuous styling make it a song to
relish.
Number 3: The Christmas Song by Alan Jackson
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This well-known
Christmas standard was originally recorded by the singer Nat King Cole. It is enjoyed in its original rendition as a
Christmas tradition by many. Moreover,
it has been re-recorded many times by a number of musical artists of all
genres. However, this version of the
song rivals the smooth performance of the original recording. The emotive interpretation of Alan Jackson is
the captures the essence is the season and fills the hearts of its listeners
with warmth and love.
Number 2: Have yourself a merry little Christmas by Martina McBride
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Martina McBride’s
voice transcends all genres in its excellence.
Its strength and tenderness invoke pining in the hearts in all of its
listeners. Her voice, which is
highlighted by the melody, powerfully appeals to the best in the sentiments of
the season. Although the song is not religious in nature,
the love expressed in it reflects the best of the Christmas tradition.
Number 1: Do you hear what I hear? By Carry Underwood
Carry Underwood is
comparably new on the country music scene.
She has not released a holiday album which is traditional to those
achieving success in the country music genre.
Her
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This song expressly
captures the religious nature of the holiday season in a most traditional
essence. The song realizes the love a
loving Jesus and transcends to the love which is felt in all of us in the
celebration of the holiday. The song
deals not only with this love, but the love with one and other. It also celebrates the promise of salvation
which has been promised with the celebration of Christmas which is the
celebration of Jesus and a loving God.
Carry Underwood has
recorded other Christmas songs on different occasions, however, none as notable
as this. As a well-known and renowned
talent, her career is still in its infancy.
Based on this song and the strength of the rest of her songbook, we can
all look forward to more music, more albums, and hopefully a Christmas album with
which we can all more fully enjoy and celebrate the holiday season.
I hope you enjoy this list of “Top 10 Country Songs …. Christmas Songs.” and that you listen to them often during this most celebrated of season. These songs represent the best of Christmas songs, including: songs
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Thank you.
3 comments:
I love each one of these songs, except the one of Carrie Underwood. Don't ask me why, there's no reason. :-)
Thanks for sharing these with us. You did a great job!!
Great choices Daron! I love them all!
I like your selection of songs.
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