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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and solidifying Strait's reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing into seasonal music. It has become a staple in holiday playlists, influencing subsequent country artists to release their own Christmas albums.
- Best for
- short festive listening experience warm holiday sing-along vibes quick bursts of joy
- 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
- Jerry Reed· Charlie Rich· Lonnie Mack
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 Standout 4:27
- 3 Winter Wonderland 2:23
- 4 Merry Christmas Strait to You Standout 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 Standout 3:09
- 9 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 2:12
- 10 What a Merry Christmas This Could Be 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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