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Released 40 years ago

Merry Christmas Strait to You!

George Strait · 1986

29 min · 10 tracks · country

A warm blend of traditional holiday melodies infused with George Strait's signature smooth country twang.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short festive listening experience
  • warm holiday sing-along vibes
  • quick bursts of joy
  • nostalgic seasonal cheer

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy albums
  • prefer complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Merry Christmas Strait to You!' was released in 1986, George Strait was already an established figure in country music, following his breakthrough album 'Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind' (1984). This holiday album came during a prolific period for Strait, who had already charted numerous hits and began solidifying his role as a leading voice in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Alan Jackson· Brad Paisley· Brooks & Dunn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 White Christmas 3:03
  • 2 There's a New Kid in Town 4:27
  • 3 Winter Wonderland 2:23
  • 4 Merry Christmas Strait to You 2:40
  • 5 Away in a Manger 2:44
  • 6 For Christ's Sake, It's Christmas 3:13
  • 7 Frosty the Snowman 2:18
  • 8 When It's Christmas Time in Texas 3:09
  • 9 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 2:12
  • 10 What a Merry Christmas This Could Be 3:03

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