Looking for songs mainly by Country or Cali Reggae artist. Here are some of the ones from my list now. Any others that I should be looking for?

Christmas in the Sand - Caillat

Christmas in Blue Chair Bay - Chesney

All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan - Chesney

Any Thing Buffett - Buffett

Christmas on the Beach - Barbra Lica

Tropical Christmas - Bellamy Brothers

One More Drinkin' Song(Christmas Version) - Niemann

White Christmas in the Sand - Niemann

Christmas Tree - Zac Brown

Thinking About Drinking for Christmas - Bush

A Willie Nice Chrismas - Musgraves

White Sand Christmas - Wheeland Brothers

Drunk on Christmas - Darren Criss / Lainey Wilson

Fancy Like Christmas - Hayes

Lit This Year - FGL

A merry christmas to the trekies.

Good morning Christmas music lovers. I know I've posted playlists and suggestions here and there and I hope those have been beneficial and have yielded good things for your collection. I thought I would try something new this year. If you enjoy it, please let me know and I can make it a yearly thing.

Before I get into my list below I wanted to give a little info on what I'm doing here. So a few years ago, I started really digging deep when it comes to trying to find new Christmas music each year. I've been trying to find lots of songs that are rare or unlikely to be found as well as more commonly known artists. My goal is basically to get the music out there. I love music and want to share what I find with others so they can find joy in it and share it as well. Remember this is my taste, so it may not be yours in certain instances. But I hope I managed to include a good range of various sub genres of Christmas music. Please feel free to include anything I missed below. Because there's always more out there.

Lastly, I have it set up in a particular way. There are two sections. The first includes music I found this year for the first time but, it wasn't released this year. I figured, you guys might not have it either and it could be a good addition to your collection as well. Then the second list is this year's music. Rather than putting a specific song I liked from the EP or album, I just included the name of the whole thing so you can pick through and figure out what you like or don't like. Then I have the date it came out.

Anyway, that's enough exposition. Enjoy the music and let me know any favorites you find. I'd love to hear what some of your faves are on the list or any that I missed. Have a great holiday, whatever you celebrate.

(Sorry for the length.) (Also, I tried to avoid AI music. I think I succeeded, but if you noticed something, please let me know.)

- Sandler & Young - The Christmas World of Tony Sandler & Ralph Young (album) - 1968

- Various Artists - This Warm December: Brushfire Holiday’s Vol. 1 - January 1st, 2008

- The Florin Street Band - My Favourite Time of Year (single) - December 6th, 2010

- The Florin Street Band - The Winter Wonder Christmas (EP) - December 8th, 2014

- Bonnie McKee - California Winter (single) - December 18th, 2014

- Vulfpeck - Thrill of The Arts album (Christmas In L.A.) - October 9th, 2015

- Newsong - The Best Christmas Ever (album) - October 21st, 2016

- Andy Powell - Here’s To Christmas (album) - November 17th, 2017

- Tyler Hilton - Don’t Feel Like Christmas (single) - November 16th, 2018

- Various Artists - A Little Bit of Christmas - September 4th, 2019

- Glenn Crytzer and his Orchestra - Underneath The Mistletoe (2-Disc album) - November 20th, 2019

- Good Lovelies - Evergreen (album) - November 15th, 2019 (they also have two other releases from 2009 and 2014 worth checking out.

- Dimitra Korri - This Time Of Year (EP) - November 22nd, 2019

- Runaway June - When I Think About Christmas (EP) - October 16th, 2020

- Penny and The Shakes - The Holidays Are Comin’ (single) - November 6th, 2020

- Alex Dominish - Winter Wishing (single) - November 27th, 2020

- Shaun Johnson - A Johnson Files Christmas (album) - November 27th, 2020

- Tammy Infusino - Christmas In California - December 3rd, 2020

- Liz Longley - A Little Magic EP - December 4th, 2020

- why mona - Bethlehem Wonderland (single) - December 4th, 2020

- Lola Kristine - Falling Snow (single) - December 9th, 2020

- Rosie Darling - Love Is Christmas - October 21st, 2021

- John Mark Nelson & Tancred & Jenny Owen Youngs - Fireside (EP) - November 9th, 2021

- Jereena Montemayor - A Montemerry Christmas (EP) - November 26th, 2021

- Andreas Weise - The Yuletide Bells - November 26th, 2021

- Michael Shynes Feat. Lance Conrad - Christmas Brought Me You - December 3rd, 2021

- Anthony Michael - Champagne & Mistletoe (single) - December 9th, 2021

- Ellisa Sun - You Know It’s Christmas (single) - December 16th, 2021

- Prim & Proper - Position Presents: A Prim & Proper Holiday! (EP) - June 23rd, 2022

- Carol Ades - First Christmas - November 4th, 2022

- Andrew Cassara - Santa’s World Tour (EP) - November 4th, 2022

- Bempeh - It’s Christmas (single) - November 4th, 2022

- Jay Jennings & Sonny Rhodes - Big Band Christmas (album) - November 12th, 2022

- Christopher Morse - Not Too Old To Believe (single) - December 2nd, 2022

- vaultboy - christmas as a kid - December 6th, 2022

- Willy Be - Holiday Party (single) - October 19th, 2023

- Lady Bri - Together For The Holidays (single) - October 26th, 2023

- Adam Blackstone & Keke Palmer - Christmas Kisses (single) - November 3rd, 2023

- Cody Belew - The Joy of Christmastime - November 10th, 2023

- Joel Paterson - The More The Merrier (album) - November 10th, 2023

- Jamra - Very Merry (EP) - November 10th, 2023

- Coco Jones - A Timeless Christmas (single) - November 21st, 2023

- Davis Mallory - FA LA LA LA (single) - November 24th, 2023

- James Densley - You’re What Christmas Means (single) - December 2nd, 2023

- James Densley - Christmas of My Yesterday (single) - December 2nd, 2023

- Mared - December Blues (single) - December 8th, 2023

- Renaissance Collective Feat. Molly Biggins - July 15th, 2024

- Niklas Gabrielsson w/Martin Sandstorm & his Orchestra - Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Christmas EP - August 8th, 2024

- Foxworth Hall - On Holiday (EP) - August 28th, 2024 (also see 2015 EP for more great music)

- Marti Amado - A Timeless Christmas - September 25th, 2024

- Brett Eldredge - Merry Christmas (Welcome To The Family) album - September 27th, 2024

- Renee Olstead - Christmas In Love (single) - October 4th, 2024

- Little Big Town - The Christmas Record album - October 4th, 2024

- Marc Martel - A Marshmallow World EP - October 4th, 2024

- KANDID8 - Can’t Wait For Christmas (single) - October 4th, 2024

- Crash Adams - Good All Year (single) - October 4th, 2024

- Brianna Yancey - Christmas Wish (single) - October 7th, 2024

- 11 One/Music Feat. MISY - Christmas Time With Anders and MISY - October 8th, 2024

- Rick Braun - It’s Christmas (album) - October 11th, 2024

- Sandra Boynton’s Cows and Holly - Various Artists (album) - October 15th, 2024

- Jay Putty - Christmastime Again (single) - October 18th, 2024

- Dan + Shay - It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album - October 18th, 2024

- Don Amero - All We Should Make At Christmas - October 18th, 2024

- Jim Brickman Feat. Ruben Studdard - Slow Down Christmas - October 18th, 2024

- Jonathan McReynolds - Red & Green - October 18th, 2024

- King Kazoo and The Reindeer Band (EP) - October 18th, 2024

- Leslie Powell - Dreaming of Christmas - October 23rd, 2024

- Ben Folds - Sleigher (album) - October 25th, 2024

- Forest Blakk - Oh Joy! (It’s Christmas Time) (EP) - October 25th, 2024

- Calum Scott & Christina Perri - Kid At Christmas (single) - October 25th, 2024

- Stella Cole - Snow! (Album) - October 25th, 2024

- Vetle Granas - A Christmas Like This (album) - October 25th, 2024

- Freya Skye - Winter Dream - October 25th, 2024

- Sam Ryder - You’re Christmas To Me - October 30th, 2024 (Actually released exclusively on Amazon last year.)

- Tiera Kennedy - Evergreen (EP) - October 30th, 2024

- Ava Max - 1 Wish (single) - October 31st, 2024

- LONIS Feat. Jon Mero - Christmas Without You (single) - November 1st, 2024

- Home Free - Any Kind of Christmas - November 1st, 2024

- Sarah Connor - Christmas Songs For A Not So Silent Night (album) - November 1st, 2024

- Ina Wroldsen - Christmas ’94 - November 1st, 2024

- Caity Gyorgy - You’re A Little Like Snow (single) - November 1st, 2024

- Jamra - Merry & Bright - (single) - November 1st, 2024

- Jimmy Fallon - Holiday Seasoning album- November 1st, 2024 + Deluxe Edition

- FriendlierBear - FriendlierBear & Friends Present: A Xmas EP - November 1st, 2024

- Krissy Nordhoff - Wintry Mix (EP) - November 1st, 2024

- CHPTRS - Christmas In The Air (single) - November 1st, 2024

- Leslie Powell Feat. Koda Kids - Counting Down To Christmas - November 6th, 2024

- Dept - Christmas Text (EP) - November 6th, 2024

- Thornton Creek - Cheese and Crackers (single) - November 7th, 2024

- Charlie Puth - December 25th - November 8th, 2024

- Jeremy Lister - Wonderful Time Of Year (single) - November 8th, 2024

- Girl Named Tom - Tonight Is Christmas Eve (EP) - November 8th, 2024

- Six One Five Collective Feat. Sarah Darling, Aaron Goodvin, Michael Logan & Nicole Witt - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (single) - November 8th, 2024

- RANI - Tell Me What You’re Wishing For (single) - November 8th, 2024

- Scott Dreier - Christmas (album) - November 8th, 2024

- Ashley Alisha - There’s Mistletoe (EP) - November 8th, 2024

- Joe Serafini - Evergreen Love - (EP) - November 8th, 2024

- Paige King Johnson - Boots Under My Tree (single) - November 8th, 2024

- Charly Reynolds - A Little Christmas (single) - November 8th, 2024

- Brittani Washington - I’m Gonna Be With Santa This Christmas - November 11th, 2024

- Emily Zeck - Coastal Country Christmas (EP) - November 11th, 2024

- Cooper Phillip - One Sweet December Night (single) - November 12th, 2024

- Jaymes Vaughan - Feels Like Christmas - November 12th, 2024

- Salem Ilese - 12 Months of Christmas (EP) - November 13th, 2024

- T.3 - FaLaLa Lonely (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- ROZES - First Christmas (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- Dave Barnes - Christmas Blessing (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Sam Fischer - Christmas Is All Around - November 15th, 2024

- Leroy Sanchez - To Say Feliz Navidad (album) - November 15th, 2024

- Lyn Lapid - winter wishes (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- Blessing Offor - Snow Globe (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- Canaan Cox - Holly Jolly Christmas (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Tasha Layton - Wake Up It’s Christmas (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- Josh Groban & The War And Treaty - Do You Hear What I Hear? (Single) - November 15th, 2024

- Dotter & Lasse Skriver - Christmas Winter Heart (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Brett Eldredge - Season of Lights and Wonder (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Leo & Chevy - December Blues (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Hillary Scott & Eisele Kaye - Hard To Wait For Christmas (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Randall King - I’ll Be Home For Christmas (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- HBM Presents:Sleigh The Holidays Vol. 1 (album) - November 15th, 2024

- Harper Grace - Country Christmas (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Perrie - Christmas Magic (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Kaeyra - Christmas With Me (EP) - November 15th, 2024

- Hannah Kerr & Austin French - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - November 15th, 2024

- Brittany Pfantz - Feels Like Christmas (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Justin Gambino - Joy To The World (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Shelton Wallace - If All I Have For Christmas Is You (single) - November 15th, 2024

- Todd Murray - The Swing of Christmas (single) - November 18th, 2024

- The Sheepdogs Feat. BROS - Santa Man/Hot Christmas (EP) - November 21st, 2024

- Brianna Feat. Illa Noize - Season of Love (single) - November 21st, 2024

- Paty B - WISHLIST (single) - November 21st, 2024

- Chloe Caroline - Fa La La La Love You (EP) - November 22nd, 2024

- American Authors - This Christmas Eve (EP) - November 22nd, 2024

- Tabitha Meeks - Good Good Christmas, Vol. 1 (EP) - November 22nd, 2024

- Ben Lucas & Ashley Corryn - Sing We Now Of Christmas (single) - November 22nd, 2024

- Caitlyn Smith Feat. Dave Barnes - What Christmas Can Do - November 22nd, 2024

- Rebecca Ferguson - Christmas Will Find You (It’ll Find You) (single) - November 22nd, 2024

- Ruelle - It’s The Holidays (album) - November 22nd, 2024

- Sydnie Christmas - Christmas At Christmas (EP) - November 22nd, 2024

- Haylee Joe - Santa, Did you Get My Letter? (Single) - November 22nd, 2024 (2020 EP as well!)

- Nick Connors - Holiday Spirit - November 22nd, 2024

- George Pelham - First Christmas - November 22nd, 2024

- Jon Mero - Holiday With You (album) - November 22nd, 2024

- Erin Bowman - Christmas Time (single) - November 22nd, 2024

- The Aeolians of Oakwood University - An Old Fashioned Christmas - November 22nd, 2024

- Chuck Cape - Christmas Is My Time of Year (single) - November 25th, 2024

- Andrew Allen - Hey Santa (single)- November 26th, 2024

- Anson Seabra - A Heartfelt Holiday Part 2 (EP) - November 26th, 2024

- Monte Moir - It’s Christmas Time Round Here (single) - November 26th, 2024

- Elvis Francois - The Sound of Christmas (single) - November 26th, 2024

- Yemi Alade - Merry Christmas O! (Single) - November 27th, 2024

- MAEVEY Feat. Meinir Gwilym - I’d Like You For Christmas - November 27th, 2024

- Ben Chavez - Finally Home For Christmas (single) - November 27th, 2024

- Timeshare - Snow Globe (single) - November 27th, 2024

- Bien - December (single) - November 28th, 2024

- KT Tunstall feat. Andy Burrows & Chris Leonard - Little Saint Nick (single) - November 28th, 2024

- Tommy Raines - Hello Christmas (single) - November 28th, 2024

- Sharpe Family Singers - Hope You Find Lovin’ (single) - November 28th, 2024

- Savannah Bleu & The Audibles - Red Eye (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Matt Luis & Shaun Reynolds - Christmas Like That (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Diane Keaton - First Christmas (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Stephen Sanchez - Silver Bells (single) - November 29th, 2024

- JJ Heller - The More The Merrier - November 29th, 2024

- Kelli-Leigh - Unwrap My Heart (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Aaron Taylor & Jasmine Thompson - If This Christmas Isn’t White (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Anna Graceman - Like A Ribbon (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Infinity Song - Infinite Christmas (EP) - November 29th, 2024

- Anna-Sophie - Children Again (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Teacher Peter & Everett Green - Christmas On Island Time (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Lexi Cline - Home For The Holidays (EP) - November 29th, 2024

- Nancy Daines - Christmas, Love (single ) - November 29th, 2024

- Hayley Sales - Christmastime (EP) - November 29th, 2024

- Caroline Manning - Crumbs (single) - November 29th, 2024

- Mickey Jupp - Juppy Christmas (EP) - November 29th, 2024

- The Currys - Christmas With The Currys (album) - December 1st, 2024

- Kristin Lelm - Oh, What Fun! (Album) - December 1st, 2024

- Christopher Siu - Festive Feeling (album) - December 1st, 2024

- Zachary Stevenson - A Holly Jolly Christmas (album) - December 1st, 2024

- The Grapes & Friends - Christmas With My Baby (single) - December 2nd, 2024

- Nick Deutsch - Christmas With You (single) - December 2nd, 2024

- EMNI - Rockefeller Tree (single) - December 3rd, 2024

- Firefall - Christmas In Love (EP) - December 4th, 2024

- Danyelle Doris - Cookies For Christmas (single) - December 5th, 2024

- Sierra Hull - Holiday Favorites Vol. 1 (EP) - December 6th, 2024

- Colony House - Every Christmas (EP) - December 6th, 2024

- 116 - The Gift: Unwrapped (2-Disc Album) - December 6th, 2024

- Sonny Oh! - It’s A Sonny Christmas (EP) - December 6th, 2024

- Pentatonix & A Great Big World - Christmastime Is Finally Here (single) - December 6th, 2024

- Haley Schattschneider & Daniel Fiamengo & Gabrielle Rose Lovelace, Mark Thress, Bella Melius, Aniese, & Ian Simmons - The Most Wonderful Day of the Year (single) - December 6th, 2024

- Andi - Santa Don’t Let Him (EP) - December 6th, 2024

- Alex Dominish - It’s Christmas and I Miss You (single) - December 6th, 2024

- Various Artists (Compilation) - A Very Italian American Christmas Eve Party - December 6th, 2024

- BORED. - Hallmark Christmas (single) - December 6th, 2024

- Rachel Croom - I’m Keeping Christmas (EP) - December 6th, 2024

- Carley Davis - A Cozy Little Christmas (EP) - December 6th, 2024

- Ryan Allay - Joy and Wonder (album) - December 6th, 2024

- Jessica Lowndes - You (Only Gift) (single) - December 6th, 2024

- Mat Kearney - Christmas Chevrolet (Jingle Bells) (single) - December 6th, 2024

- Raymond Revel, John Duke O’Neill & Emily Kate - Baby It’s Cold Outside - December 7th, 2024

- Livin’ In Truth - Holiday Sweater (single) - December 7th, 2024

- Glenn Andrew Walsh - Christmas Don’t Miss Us (single) - December 8th, 2024

- FIFTY FIFTY - Winter Glow (EP) - December 9th, 2024

- Merryball - Christmas Is Ringing In The Air (single) - December 9th, 2024

- Halloway - Ribbons (EP) - December 11th, 2024

- Esabalu - Go Tell Santa (single) - December 12th, 2024

- Liz Longley - Happy, Happy New Year (single) - December 12th, 2024

- Sam Ock - lovely glow (EP) - December 12th, 2024

- ALYA - No More Lonely Christmas (album) - December 13th, 2024

- Scoobert Doobert - merry christmas (from the beach) (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Anna Dellaria - Christmas Leave (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Jeremy Levif - Christmas Is Fun (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Meowji - Red and Gold (A Desi Christmas) (EP) - December 13th, 2024

- New Arcades - Merry Christmas Everyone (single) - December 13th, 2024

- The Band Loula - Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday (single) - December 13th, 2024

- JON VINYL - Nothing Like Christmas (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Lamb Culture - Christmas Culture: A Step Back Home (EP) - December 13th, 2024

- Eugene Ormandy - A Christmas Festival (album) - December 13th, 2024

- The Heathen and The Holy - The Heavenly Host (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Karl Wolf & Dani Doucette - The Hardest Christmas (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Thomas Ortiz - With You On Christmas (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Stefani Daniels - I Love Doing Christmas With You (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Emlyn - Dear Santa (single) - December 13th, 2024

- Rose Peak - The Rose Peak Christmas EP - December 15th, 2024

- Lady Gaga - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (single) - December 16th, 2024

- Mare - Christmas With You (single) - December 16th, 2024

- WILD & Call Me Penelope - Kisses for Christmas (single) - December 17th, 2024

- Bonnie McKee - California Winter (EP) - December 17th, 2024

- Thomas Hewitt Jones Feat. Scottish Session Orchestra (single) - A Happy Christmas - December 18th, 2024

- Andy Powell & Linda Roan - A Christmas Time For All (album) - December 19th, 2024

- Zak Astor - Christmas Day Has Come (album) - December 20th, 2024

What are you absolute favorite Christmas songs/albums that aren't as well known as maybe you think they should be?

I'm always on the hunt for new Christmas songs to add to this year's Christmas playlist.

(I'm just trying to rule out obvious classics btw. e.g., no Jingle Bell Rock)

Songs that are definitely in my favorites, but not necessarily as well-known include:

Christmas Every Day - David Archuleta

Finally It's Christmas - Hanson

Christmas Time (Classic Version) - Bryan Adams

Mister Santa - Amy Grant

Not Another Christmas Song - blink-182

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Read and listen to these gems at my blog: https://davesbasementtracks.blogspot.com/2024/12/dbt-325-merry-christmas-2024.html This blog has no advertising, I just do it for the love of music.

I like adding short little holiday greetings tracks to my Christmas playlist. They're a fun surprise and make it feel like we're listening to the radio. Are there more that I'm missing and you would add to this list?

• Nat King Cole - "Nat's Christmas Wishes"
• Jackson 5 - "Season's Greetings from Michael Jackson"
• Michael Buble - "Michael's Christmas Greeting"
• Eddie Kendricks - "Season's Greetings from Eddie Kendricks"
• Smokey Robinson - "Season's Greetings From Smokey Robinson & The Miracles" & 'Season's Greetings From Smokey Robinson"
• The Supremes - "Season's Greetings From The Supremes"
• The Temptations - "Season's Greetings From The Temptations"
• The Four Tops - "Season's Greetings From The Four Tops"
• Eddy Arnold - "Christmas Greeting"

Most of these are from Motown but I'd like to find other tracks, too.