Amazon Music releasing new original holiday songs from today’s biggest stars
Amazon Music this week announced its kickoff to the holiday season with a slate of brand-new holiday content for listeners, including new exclusive music from chart-topping artists, hundreds of holiday playlists and stations, and much more.
As of right now, Amazon Music listeners around the world can hear new, Amazon Original holiday songs from artists including:
- Justin Bieber and his rendition of Brenda Lee’s classic holiday song, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree;”
- Mary J. Blige’s own version of WHAM’s “Last Christmas;”
- Carrie Underwood and her new, original composition titled “Favorite Time of Year,” which now appears as a bonus track on Amazon Music for her new album, My Gift;
- UK sensation Jess Glynne shares her take on Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas;” and
- José Feliciano will soon release a reimagined version of his song “Feliz Navidad,” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his crossover hit.
To stream these new holiday songs and more, click here.
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ has always been one of my favorite songs to celebrate the holidays, and I’m excited to team up with Amazon Music to share my own version, with my fans,” said Justin Bieber.
“I’m so thankful to be able to spend the season with loved ones, and to also use this opportunity to give back to LIFT, Inner-City Arts and Alexandria House: three incredible organizations that I’ve supported in the past. I hope my fans join me in reaching out to the communities and organizations they care about, to help spread joy to those who need it most.”
To spread holiday cheer even further, the artists mentioned above have teamed up with Amazon and its “Delivering Smiles” holiday campaign, to give back to charitable organizations and the communities they serve this season.
These artists have identified non-profits including Alexandria House, Inner-City Arts, LIFT, Westchester Jewish Community Services’ Mary J. Blige Center for Women and Girls, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, to fulfill each organization’s AmazonSmile Charity Lists and donate tens of thousands of items.
“I’ve always loved how ‘Last Christmas’ walks the line between being upbeat and heartbroken — all while still remaining one of the catchiest holiday songs,” said Mary J. Blige. “It’s one of the most unique holiday songs, and I’m excited for my fans to hear my take on it this holiday season on Amazon Music.”
“’Favorite Time of Year’ is a joyful, super happy and fun Christmas song because it is about all of the things that make you happy this time of year, and it puts you in the mood to celebrate,” said Carrie Underwood. “I can’t help but smile when I sing it, it just brightens my day and I’m thrilled to share it today only on Amazon Music.”
Amazon Music releases Amazon Original songs from a wide range of artists year-round and continues to enlist both emerging artists and chart toppers to create special holiday songs only for Amazon Music listeners.
In addition to new songs from Bieber, Blige and Underwood, this holiday season Amazon Music listeners can now stream:
- a reimagined version of “In The Bleak Midwinter” by Jamie Cullum;
- a cover of “Merry Christmas Darling” by Lennon Stella;
- for King & Country’s version of “Do You Hear What I Hear?”;
- a new holiday original titled “Pub Crawl” from Canada’s top rock outfit, Arkells; and
- “Zuhause (Christmas Time)” by German singer, Vanessa Mai.
In the coming weeks, Amazon Music will release even more Amazon Original songs including a Spanglish rendition of “Let It Snow (Navidad, Navidad, Navidad),” by Lele Pons; “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas (Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas)” in Spanglish by Jesse & Joy; as well as a cover of “The Christmas Song” from Amazon Music Breakthrough artist, Kiana Ledé.
You can also create your own personalized Playlists on Amazon Music. The playlists, which can include any and all musical genres, are similar to the old Mix-Tapes we used to create back in the day – only way cooler.
To get started on holiday listening, simply ask “Alexa, play holiday music” in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android or on enabled devices, for a mix of the new singles and classic hits, or check out popular playlists such as Christmas Present and Christmas Past.
For a limited time, new Amazon Music Unlimited customers can get three months of the premium streaming tier free to enjoy unlimited access to more than 70 million songs, ad-free and a wide selection of podcasts. To learn more, visit amazonmusic.com.
(Source: Amazon)
~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
