Released 11 years ago this October
Today Is Christmas
LeAnn Rimes · 2015
40 min · 12 tracks · country music
A warm, nostalgic blend of classic carols and original holiday tunes infused with LeAnn Rimes' unmistakable vocal richness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Today Is Christmas Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its upbeat melody and heartfelt lyrics, establishing a festive tone that resonates throughout.
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Christmas Time Is Here — This cover brings a fresh yet respectful take on the classic song, highlighting Rimes’ emotive vocal delivery and ability to evoke nostalgia.
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A Little Drummer Boy — Rimes offers a powerful rendition that combines traditional elements with her rich vocal stylings, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends original and traditional songs with strong vocals but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- Rimes' vocal delivery is prominent throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the tracks.
- Several tracks feature traditional instrumentation typical of country music, such as acoustic guitars and strings, which complement the holiday themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady holiday celebration vibes
- joyful sing-alongs with friends
- heartfelt melodies for gatherings
- nostalgic warmth of traditions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking edgy or experimental sounds
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Rimes' continued appeal with a well-received holiday album after a decade.
- Themes
- nostalgic carols· holiday warmth· personal reflection· festive traditions
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Today Is Christmas marks LeAnn Rimes' first holiday album in over a decade, following her 2004 release, What a Wonderful World. This album emerged during a phase where Rimes was seeking to reconnect with her roots in country and pop after a series of personal challenges and musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carrie Underwood· Kacey Musgraves· Faith Hill
Tracklist
- 1 Today Is Christmas Start here 3:23
- 2 We Need a Little Christmas 3:01
- 3 That Spirit of Christmas 4:55
- 4 I Still Believe in Santa Claus 3:07
- 5 Holly Jolly Christmas / Frosty the Snowman 2:13
- 6 Celebrate Me Home 4:15
- 7 Must Be Santa 2:48
- 8 Christmas Time Is Here 1:55
- 9 The Heartache Can Wait 3:51
- 10 A Little Drummer Boy 4:26
- 11 Joy (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Angels We Have Heard on High / Hark the Herald Angels Sing) 4:47
- 12 Auld Lang Syne 2:05
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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