Best new Christmas songs of 2024: Bleachers, Megan Moroney and more

Mary Carey has already decorated its halls, but many other musicians are getting into the spirit of the season this year with original Christmas songs.

Jack AntonoffThe band’s band, Bleachers, released a single titled “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” in November. The producer highlighted the inspiration behind the song in a long story Instagram after.

“’Merry Christmas, please don’t call’ is finally here. it took me a long time to write this. Years,” he wrote. “Those who have heard bits and pieces at shows know the different versions and how the lyrics moved in a more or less hopeful/disturbing way. It can be difficult to tell the story of someone you don’t want around and still find a reason to tell it. Maybe that’s why it took so long to frame. also had to harbor the hope of rearranging his life. hello and good morning here.”

He continued, “So this is for anyone who has come to the realization that someone has attacked them [sic] and has no intention of stopping. something that happened to me a few years ago that wasn’t suitable for a grandstand album…was an island..like a christmas carol. I love how Christmas songs are about hoping that life will be better next time, hoping that your baby will come home for Christmas (or at least New Year’s), hoping that next Christmas you’ll be less on the ground is…. that felt like the place to tell the story. so for anyone trying to drag you down, this is my best chance to close the door on being more intact this christmas. do not call on public holidays [sic] motherf-eh! I love you all!”

In one separate message on the Bleachers account, Antonoff wrote that he was happy to see the song “finally” appear in-universe. ‘Here it is. for anyone who experiences the holidays as a time to get rid of those who have wronged you,” he noted.

When Bleachers joined the Christmas music charts, the news broke Jason Kelce‘s party song with Stevie Nicks“Maybe This Christmas,” dethroned Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from the No. 1 spot on iTunes.

“You know, I’ve fought my whole life to be the Queen of Christmas,” Jason teased during an episode of his and Travis Kelce‘New Heights’ podcast. “And the fact that we are finally here is just very special.”

Scroll on for more of the best original Christmas songs of 2024:

‘Merry Christmas, please don’t call’ – Tribunes

Not every Christmas is filled with joy, as Antonoff illustrates on this sad single.

‘All I want for Christmas is a cowboy’ – Megan Moroney

Moroney puts her playful country twang on the familiar holiday theme, teasing in the chorus, “Please Santa, please / All I want for Christmas is a cowboy / Who only wants me.”

“Santa Claus Drives an Astro Van” – Mount Joy and Jason Kelce

You don’t have to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan to enjoy this playful reinterpretation of the hit from Mt. Joy from 2018, but you have to say “Go Birds” after listening.

‘You for Christmas’ – Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson became queen of her own Christmas kingdom in 2013 Wrapped in red and 2021 When Christmas comesand her latest holiday song is the perfect, cozy addition.

‘Glow’ – Small big city

The country group sprinkled this cheerful earworm into their first-ever holiday album, released in October, and the festivities will continue with the upcoming NBC special. Little Big Town Christmas at the Opry, airing December 16.

“Save the Snowman” – Dan + Shay

For those watching Frosty the Snowman religiously every year this song will surely melt your heart. (It’s giving Hot icy – but not in a nice way.)

‘Maybe This Christmas’ – Michael Buble and Carly Pearce

At the 2024 CMA Awards, Pearce filled out Us about the inspiration behind the Christmas collaboration. “It speaks to the less beautiful aspects of maybe loneliness or heartache or sadness during the holidays, which I think so many people feel,” she said.

‘December 25’ – Charlie Puth

Another reminder that the holidays aren’t always so cheerful: Puth sings about spending Christmas alone after a breakup, confessing, “December 25th is the day that always hurts me the most.”

‘1 Wish’ – Ava Max

Max gifted Us with a cheerful jingle made to sound through a department store in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day.

‘Santa Claus is me’ – Coco Jones

Bringing the soul to the holidays, Jones declares that the only thing on her wish list is a little self-love.

‘Loud Little Town’ – Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce

Songwriter Brandon Beaver praised Jason’s “great artistic instincts” for recruiting his wife to join him on this sweet duet, which sees the pair come together in perfect harmony. (Doesn’t matter Usi’m just imagining jason and kylie sing-alongs during the holidays with travis and Taylor Swift.)

‘Happy Trails’ – Orville Peck

He shares a clip of himself knitting via Instagramthe masked cowboy joked that he was for “the sad holiday song you’ve been longing for.”

‘Evergreen’ – Tiera Kennedy

As the title suggests, Kennedy’s original song is a reminder that time spent with loved ones during the holidays never gets old. “Material things don’t last, but the people around you and the memories you make do,” she said in a press release.