20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection: The Best of George Strait cover

20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection: The Best of George Strait

George Strait · 2003

34 min · 12 tracks · country

A heartwarming blend of traditional holiday tunes and original songs, all wrapped in Strait's signature country style.

Why this album works

This Christmas collection became a staple during the holiday season, showcasing Strait's ability to infuse traditional holiday songs with his unique country flair. It contributed to the resurgence of interest in Christmas albums within country music and helped solidify Strait's reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres.
Best for
heartwarming holiday sing-alongs steady pace for festive gatherings short tracks for easy listening
Context
By the time '20th Century Masters – The Christmas Collection' was released in 2003, George Strait was already a well-established figure in country music, known for his numerous chart-topping hits since the early 1980s. This album came after his commercial peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, marking a moment where he ventured into holiday-themed music while maintaining his classic sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Jerry Reed· Charlie Rich· Lonnie Mack

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Merry Christmas Strait to You Standout 2:38
  • 2 When It's Christmas Time in Texas Standout 3:08
  • 3 I Know What I Want for Christmas 3:20
  • 4 Old Time Christmas 3:17
  • 5 Santa's on His Way 2:06
  • 6 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Standout 2:19
  • 7 Jingle Bell Rock 2:12
  • 8 All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) 2:34
  • 9 Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are) 2:59
  • 10 Noel Leon 2:53
  • 11 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2:54
  • 12 The Christmas Song 3:58

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