CHRISTMAS
by CHER

Christmas is Cher's first ever Christmas album, released 20 October 2023.

The 13-track festive project sees the singer team up with long-time producer Mark Taylor (Believe) and features a host of collaborators including Stevie Wonder, Michael Buble, Tyga, Cyndi Lauper and more.

Speaking to Billboard about the release, Cher said “I had no intention of doing a Christmas album, but [Warner Records] said, ‘Why don’t you do a Christmas album, Cher?’ and I said if I can do my version I’ll do it, and they were very pleasant.”

Having previously steered away from releasing yuletide music in her career, Cher clarified the songs on the record "aren't your typical 'Christmas Christmas' tunes", emphasising that the tracks are great songs overall, transcending the festive theme.

Christmas features a selection of original songs, plus covers. One cover - a rendition of ‘Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)’ - features friend and vocalist Darlene Love who praising Cher's talents.

“There are parts in the song when we sing together, and I’m hitting high notes, and she goes right there with me. Cher’s voice has not changed in the smallest bit, it is still so powerful,” Darlene explained. “I think everybody is going to be shocked and surprised because it really came out fantastic.” 

Tracklist - Cher's 'Christmas'

DJ Play A Christmas Song
What Christmas Means To Me (with Stevie Wonder)
Run Rudolph Run
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) (with Darlene Love)
Angels In The Snow
Home (with Michael Bublé)
Drop Top Sleigh Ride (with Tyga)
Please Come Home For Christmas
I Like Christmas
Christmas Ain’t Christmas Without You
Santa Baby
Put A Little Holiday In Your Heart (with Cyndi Lauper)
This Will Be Our Year