[2026] Christmas songs in Western music: from new hits to hall-of-fame classics

Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande

Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande – Santa, Can’t You Hear Me (Official Audio)

Santa, Can’t You Hear Me is filled with a heartwarming message.

This song is a collaboration between divas Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson.

Each has a powerful voice, and together they create an even more energetic track.

The lyrics are also appealing, expressing, “Even without asking Santa, I already have what truly matters.” Listening to it will make you appreciate your happiness all over again.

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Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)Little Mix

Little Mix – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Cover)

Including their career and sales, U2 probably reigns at the top among active rock bands of the 2010s.

They have many devoted fans in Japan as well, and I think people are always looking forward to their new songs.

I was surprised to learn that they had also released a Christmas song.

Their Christmas song is a straightforward, powerful track.

Notably, guitarist The Edge is said to have continuously studied his gear and explored spatial sound design, and I think you can sense that in this track as well.

Shake Up ChristmasTrain

Train – Shake Up Christmas (Official Video)

An American three-piece band that began activity in 1994.

They’re a talented group that even won a Grammy in 2002.

Their Christmas song is an upbeat, liberating slice of American rock! And this track is a popular Christmas song among fans, sung by Train—the band also known for releasing moving classics like “Drops of Jupiter.”

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)U2

U2 – Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) (Official Music Video)

Considering their talent, history, and sales altogether, U2 reigns at the pinnacle of existing rock bands.

They have many fans in Japan as well, and I think people are looking forward to their new album.

I was surprised to learn that they, too, had released a Christmas song.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside ft. Kelly ClarksonJohn Legend

John Legend – Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Official Audio) ft. Kelly Clarkson

John Legend’s Christmas album, “A Legendary Christmas,” features collaborations with major artists like Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, and Meghan Trainor.

Among its tracks, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside ft.

Kelly Clarkson” is especially popular—a slow, jazz-inflected ballad that evokes the feel of 1960s Christmas songs.

Be sure to check it out.

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