Merry Christmas to You
Reba McEntire · 1987
34 min · 10 tracks · country music
Warm and heartfelt, this album blends traditional carols with Reba's distinctive country flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Away in a Manger Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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O Holy Night — Reba’s rendition of this classic carol showcases her powerful vocal range and emotional depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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The Christmas Guest — This track tells a poignant story of kindness and faith, perfectly blending narrative and melody, which highlights Reba's storytelling strengths.
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I'll Be Home for Christmas — Reba's interpretation adds a personal touch to this beloved standard, evoking nostalgia and longing through her heartfelt delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady warmth for holiday gatherings
- heartfelt reflections on tradition
- cozy sing-alongs with family
- nostalgic moments of celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- seek modern experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A holiday album that showcases Reba's style but isn't a primary catalog entry.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· faith-filled celebrations· small-town Christmas warmth
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Merry Christmas to You was Reba McEntire's first holiday album, coming off the success of her breakthrough album, 1986's Whoever's in New England. This album helped solidify her career in mainstream country music, showcasing her ability to cross genres with gospel and folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Trisha Yearwood· Brooks & Dunn· Martina McBride
Tracklist
- 1 Away in a Manger Start here 2:27
- 2 On This Day 4:03
- 3 O Holy Night 3:54
- 4 The Christmas Guest 5:23
- 5 Silent Night 3:36
- 6 Happy Birthday Jesus (I'll Open This One for You) 2:33
- 7 White Christmas 3:02
- 8 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:16
- 9 A Christmas Letter 3:11
- 10 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 3:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Now That I've Found You: A Collection
Alison Krauss
Shares a warm, heartfelt approach with folk and gospel influences for holiday nostalgia.
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Vince Gill
Captures similar themes of faith and warmth, blending country with traditional holiday sentiments.
Come Darkness, Come Light: Twelve Songs of Christmas
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Echoes the same cozy atmosphere and reflective spirit through folk-infused Christmas songs.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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