Holiday music evokes memories of woodsmoke from the neighborhood fireplaces and pine cones under the Christmas tree, and every year we come back again to our favorites songs and carols. But this is a good year for new releases, and Cyber Monday Central has got the goods!

Top New Holiday Music for 2012

Justin Bieber: Under the Mistletoe
The teen sensation's new Christmas collection contains a charming mix of traditional songs, such as “The Christmas Song” and “Silent Night,” and new originals co-written by Justin himself.

Glee The Music: The Christmas Album, Vol. 2
The cast of the popular TV show follows up last year's hit Holiday collection with a new set of upbeat yule tide songs. Highlights include “Santa Baby” and “Christmas Eve with You.”

Michael Buble: Christmas
Grammy-winning Canadian singer Michael Buble's new collection contains 15 Christmas songs, including a couple of originals and guest performances by Shania Twain, Thalia, and others. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts!

Carole King: A Holiday Carole
Legendary singer/songwriter Carole King's new Holiday collection is a mix of forgotten oldies and new material, featuring collaborations with King's daughter Louise Goffin, George Noriega, Jodi Marr, and Guy Chambers. Sure to be an annual favorite!

Paul Simon: So Beautiful or So What
Hall of Famer Paul Simon, who turned 70 this year, opens his first album of new songs in years with “Getting Ready for Christmas Day,” one of those pop gems we've come to expect from a master songwriter.

Phil Vassar: Noel
Country singer Phil Vassar released his first Christmas album to glowing reviews. It contains 5 classics and 5 originals, including a stomping collaboration on “Big Ole Texas Christmas” with Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel.

Kate Bush: 50 Words for Snow
While not exactly a Christmas album, British singer/songwriter Kate Bush's first album in 6 years is sophisticated music for adults.

Mahalia Jackson: Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas
On this new re-release, Mahalia Jackson delivers timeless and heavenly renditions of sacred Christmas songs. This classic record is an must-have for any devout music collection.

Old Favorites from Years Gone By

Taylor Swift: Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection
America is crazy about America’s darling and her new collection of Christmas songs, including “Last Christmas,” “Christmas Must Be Something More,” and “Christmas When You Were Mine.”

Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas II You
Pop diva Mariah Carey follows up her 1990s holiday collection with this mix of old standards and new seasonal songs, including an “extra festive” version of her smash hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” This brand new release is sure to become a perennial favorite!

Shelby Lynne: Merry Christmas
The popular singer-songwriter is releasing her first holiday album, which includes many standards as well as two original songs. Standards include “Silent Night,” “White Christmas,” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” all performed in Lynne’s unique style.

London Philharmonic Orchestra: Currier & Ives Holiday Collection
This beautifully produced 5-CD set includes lushly orchestrated versions of all your favorite holiday songs and carols. Also newly released is a 1-CD best-of set called Spirit of the Season.

Susan Boyle: The Gift
Britain’s popular amateur singer returns just in time for Christmas with her second full-length CD, filled with heartfelt spiritual songs. Perfect for the holidays!

Glee: The Music : The Christmas Album
This lively mix of contemporary and traditional holiday songs from the cast of the popular TV series Glee is sure to become a classic!

Christmas with the Rat Pack
Spend the holidays with Frank, Dean, and Sammy with this compilation of classic Rat Pack Christmas moments from the ’50s and ’60s. The holidays just aren’t the same without your musical uncles leading the songs.

Celtic Thunder: Christmas
The popular PBS fund-raisers bring us 14 classic holiday songs done in their unique Irish vocal style. This is a boy band for the ages singing ageless carols we all know and love!

Jackie Evancho: O Holy Night
Child prodigy and America’s Got Talent favorite Jackie Evancho sings holiday songs on this short collection. The CD contains 4 songs, and the DVD has a bonus song and interview. This special release is sure to be a collector’s item!

Indigo Girls: Holly Happy Days
The Indigo Girls were the folksy darlings of alternative rock, and their soulful voices have aged like wine. Hear them deliver 12 happy holiday songs in a collection you’ll want to play every year.

The Canadian Tenors: The Perfect Gift
The internationally popular quartet performs 12 classic carols in their impeccable, mellow style. Goes great with a roaring fire!

Wilson Phillips: Christmas in Harmony
The daughters of The Mamas & The Papas perform fresh versions of Christmas classics, including “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” and “Our Prayer.”

Andrea Bocelli: My Christmas
The world-famous Italian tenor’s holiday collection was released last season, but it’s still a hot seller this year! People are whispering “instant classic”!

Annie Lennox: A Christmas Cornucopia
Innovative pop diva Annie Lennox gives her unique voice to an eclectic mix of standard favorites and obscure folk songs on this highly anticipated collection of Christmas songs.

Katharine McPhee: Christmas Is the Time...(To Say I Love You)
American Idol alum Katharine McPhee’s third album is a collection of holiday songs that has her fans buzzing! See what they’re talking about by taking a sleigh ride with Katharine.

Top Classic Holiday Albums

Bing Crosby: White Christmas
Chances are, you probably already have this holiday record. But isn’t it about time you replaced that worn-out CD?

Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Original Sound Track Recording of the CBS Television Special
Heart-warming holiday jazz that should be a staple in any record collection.

Frank Sinatra: A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra
Ol' Blue Eyes recorded many holiday songs, but this 1957 collection is the best.Ol’ Blue Eyes recorded many holiday songs, but this 1957 collection is the best.

Ella Fitzgerald: Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas
A classic collection from one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.

Elvis Presley: Elvis' Christmas Album
Few Christmas records are more memorable than this, and few have sold more copies over the years.

They Might Be Giants: They Might Be Giants in Holidayland
This short collection (only 5 songs) is a kid-friendly holiday classic from one of the giants of alternative rock.

Various Artists: Motown Christmas
Christmas. Motown. Nothing more needs to be said!

Various Artists: A Very Special Christmas
Proceeds from this excellent collection of holiday music benefits the Special Olympics.

Barbra Streisand: Christmas Album
This 1967 classic has been a perennial favorite for many years.

Nat King Cole: The Christmas Song
Simply unforgettable. A must have!

Tony Bennett: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album
This is one of the essential collections from one of the all-time great song stylists.

Johnny Mathis: The Christmas Music of Johnny Mathis: A Personal Collection
This is a greatest holiday hits collection from one of the sweetest voices of the ’60s.

Andy Williams: The Andy Williams Christmas Album
Another classic from the classic generation of American song stylists. Released in 1963, it includes “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” sung the way it should be, as only Andy could sing it.

Dean Martin: Christmas with Dino
Another collection of classic Christmas songs that every holiday hearth should have.

David Benoit: Christmastime
If you like Vince Guaraldi (Peanuts), you’ll love this collection of piano Christmas songs.

Sarah McLachlan: Wintersong
One of the best holiday albums from recent years, the Canadian singer covers traditional classics as well as modern stand-bys such as “Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon, all performed in McLachlan adult contemporary folk style. An essential holiday record.

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