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When Christmas Comes Around...

Kelly Clarkson · 2021

48 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · pop rock

A festive blend of modern pop and R&B, wrapped in cozy holiday spirit and heartfelt ballads.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Holiday Albums chart, highlighting Clarkson's enduring appeal in the holiday music space. Its lead single, 'Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You),' generated significant attention for its empowering message during a season typically focused on joy and togetherness, resonating with listeners amid ongoing global challenges.
Best for
cozy holiday gatherings atmosphere sing-along moments with friends heartfelt ballads for reflection
Context
Released on October 15, 2021, 'When Christmas Comes Around...' is Kelly Clarkson's first holiday album since her acclaimed 2013 project, 'Wrapped in Red.' This album marks a return to the Christmas genre after a period focused on her pop and R&B career, showcasing her vocal prowess in a seasonal context while also serving as a personal reflection on love and loss during the holidays.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Merry Christmas Baby 3:45
  • 2 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas 1:54
  • 3 Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You) Standout 3:51
  • 4 Merry Christmas (to the One I Used to Know) Standout 4:10
  • 5 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 1:52
  • 6 Glow Standout 3:18
  • 7 Santa Baby 2:50
  • 8 Santa, Can’t You Hear Me 4:02
  • 9 Last Christmas 3:09
  • 10 Jingle Bell Rock 1:56
  • 11 Blessed 3:34
  • 12 Christmas Come Early 2:59
  • 13 Under the Mistletoe 3:45
  • 14 All I Want for Christmas Is You 3:46
  • 15 Christmas Eve 3:00

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