1. David Archuleta - 'Christmas From the Heart'
Courtesy Jive Records
David Archuleta's second studio album is a Christmas collection. His warm, inviting voice would seem a perfect match for holiday music. The album includes a duet with Charice and a new Christmas song "Melodies of Christmas" written by David, his father Jeff Archuleta and two other songwriters.
In stores October 13, 2009.
2. Sting - 'If on a Winter's Night...'
Courtesy Deutsche Grammaphon
Sting's new release is a collection of songs meant to conjure up the winter or "season of spirits." He takes traditional British carols and lullabies as a starting point. A wide range of guest instrumentalists are featured playing such traditional instruments as Northumbrian pipes and metal string Scottish harp.
In stores October 27, 2009.
3. Bob Dylan - 'Christmas in the Heart'
Courtesy Sony
The latest studio album from the legendary Bob Dylan is a collection of holiday classics. All proceeds from this album go to Feeding America to help feed people in need across the US.
In stores October 13, 2009.
4. Andrea Bocelli - 'My Christmas'
Courtesy Philips
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is tremendously popular around the world. This is his first holiday collection. His songs will be a major part of an upcoming PBS holiday special.
In stores Novmeber 3, 2009.
5. Neil Diamond - 'A Cherry Cherry Christmas'
Courtesy Columbia
Neil Diamond has experienced a tremendous resurgence in popularity in recent years. This is his third holiday collection and includes the original song "A Cherry Cherry Christmas" that references a number of his past hits.
In stores October 13, 2009.
6. Jackson 5 - 'Ultimate Christmas Collection'
Courtesy Motown
This collection includes the original 1970 Jackson 5 Christmas album plus loads of extras including a rare unreleased Michael Jackson Christmas song.
In stores October 13, 2009.
7. Michael McDonald - 'This Christmas'
Courtesy Razor & Tie
This is the third holiday collection to be released by blue-eyed soul master Michael McDonald.
Released September 29, 2009.
8. Straight No Chaser - 'Christmas Cheers'
Courtesy Warner Brothers / Elektra / Atlantic
Originally formed at Indiana University in 1996, Straight No Chaser is one of the most popular a capella singing groups.
In stores November 3, 2009.
9. Sugarland - 'Gold and Green'
Courtesy Mercury Nashville
This is the first Christmas album from country duo Sugarland. It includes five original songs.
In stores October 13, 2009.
10. Irish Tenors - 'Irish Tenors Christmas'
Courtesy Razor & Tie
The trio of Irish tenors have reached tremendous popularity through a series of PBS shows. They now lend their voices to a collection of holiday songs.
In stores October 6, 2009.
