Luke Bryan’s Christmas: Chilli Dogs, PJs, and Giving Away His Truck
Luke Bryan and his family love Christmas time. They also love playing pranks on each other and friends in what they have dubbed “Pranksmas.” One prank involved Luke’s wife Caroline…
Luke Bryan and his family love Christmas time. They also love playing pranks on each other and friends in what they have dubbed "Pranksmas." One prank involved Luke's wife Caroline and a friend stealing Bryan's truck this year, and they are auctioning it off for charity.
Caroline posted a video of them taking his truck on her Instagram, writing, "PRANKSMAS DAY 4: Prank With a Purpose. @e3foundation and I stole Luke's truck, and we put it up for auction!! Go to lukegivesback.org to enter to win his truck and other awesome prizes!!! Help support our combat warriors, fight against human trafficking, and support those in crisis. The deadline is Dec. 27th!"
We asked Luke what the most memorable Christmas gift he ever got as a kid was. He said, "My favorite Christmas gift is definitely my first Honda 50 motorcycle that I got back in 1984. It was just an amazing gift to have under the tree, and I never will forget seeing that as I walked out."
Tomorrow night (12/24), Christmas Eve, the Bryan family has specific traditions they do each year. He told us, "We have a pajama night, and we do Chilli Dogs on Christmas Eve. We have always done that. My mother comes up; she makes me shop with her, so we have to pick out all the right stuff; we have to pick out the proper buns, the proper weiners. All the weiners for the Chilli Dog cooking, it's a ritual."
A couple of years back (2017), Luke recorded one of his favorite Christmas songs. He told us at the time, "I truly believe that 'O Holy Night' is one of the prettiest songs, one of the most spiritual Christmas songs that's ever been. For years and years and years, I've just wanted the opportunity to sing it and hopefully to showcase a little of my south Georgia church voice upbringing. I've sung this song for years, obviously, and even as a kid in church. We just did piano and strings. I just felt like the big man upstairs was on my side singing it, and it was a very emotional, uplifting feeling while I was in the vocal booth."
Here are our 25 favorite country music Christmas songs. We’ve included some newer ones, so hopefully you’ll find some new favorites for your next holiday gathering!
25. “The Christmas Guest” - (1987) Reba McEntire - Merry Christmas To You
MCAThis song was written by Grand Ole Opry star Grandpa Jones and was a fan favorite on Reba’s very first Christmas album.
24. “Feliz Navidad” - (2016) Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood (2016) - Christmas Together
Garth BrooksA Christmas song written and recorded in 1970 by Puerto Rican singer/songwriter José Feliciano. Garth and Trisha sang the song together at Disney Park’s Christmas celebration in 2016.
23. “Glow” – (2021) Kelly Clarkson with Chris Stapleton - When Christmas Comes Around…
AtlanticIt’s a brand new gem from Kelly’s newest Christmas album. Stapleton previously co-wrote a song for Clarkson with Justin Timberlake called “Born To Die” on the soundtrack to the feature film ‘Trolls World Tour.’
22. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (2007) Martina McBride - White Christmas (2007 Reissue)
RCAA classic done to perfection. This was on Martina’s second reissue of her 1998 White Christmas album. She kept adding more songs with each reissue.
21. “Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy” (2006) Brad Paisley - Brad Paisley Christmas
AristaA song originally record in 1965 by Buck Owens. A true classic that has been done by Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt and even the cast of Duck Dynasty. Paisley, who was a friend of Buck for years before he died in 2006, does it best.
20. “Frosty the Snowman” (1986) George Strait - Merry Christmas Strait to You
MCAGeorge’s first Christmas album, this classic is pure Strait, a fun version of a song we all know the words to, thanks to Gene Autry.
19. “Run, Run Rudolph” (2008) Luke Bryan
UMGLuke’s take on the Chuck Berry classic. Luke is one country star who has yet to do a whole Christmas album.
18. “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (feat. Camila Cabello)” Kacey Musgraves (2019) - The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show
Amazon / UMGA solid version of one of the best Christmas songs of all time. Kacey performed it with Camila on her Amazon holiday TV special.
17. “Winter Wonderland” (2012) Blake Shelton - Cheers, It's Christmas
WBThis song has been covered by so many country stars, but Blake’s is one of the best. Shelton reissued this album in 2017.
16. “O Holy Night” (1998) Martina McBride - White Christmas
RCAOf all the versions of this song, Martina McBride’s 1998 version is still the very best. Which is saying something: the song has been around since 1847.
15. “Mary, Did You Know?” (2020) Dolly Parton – A Holly Dolly Christmas
Dolly RecordsThis was the song Dolly released before the album and her version is so touching. The whole album is nominated for a Grammy at the upcoming 2022 show in January.
14. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” (2016) Chris Young - It Must Be Christmas
SonyChris Young loves Christmas and a holiday album was on his wish list from the beginning of his career. In 2016, his wish came true and this is the highlight of the project.
13. “Baby It's Cold Outside (feat. Ronnie Dunn)” (2013) Kelly Clarkson - Wrapped In Red
AtlanticKelly’s version with Ronnie Dunn rises to the top as their voices sound so natural together.
12. “The Christmas Song” (1987) Reba McEntire - Merry Christmas To You
MCAYeah, it’s that familiar song and Reba does it better than anyone.
11. “Little Drummer Boy (feat. Isaiah Fisher)” (2020) Carrie Underwood - My Gift
UMGThis song will make anyone smile and hearing Carrie’s young son sing with his mom is just adorable.
10. “Little Saint Nick” (2012) Lady A - On This Winter's Night (Deluxe Version)
UMGCharles Kelley’s singing of this classic Beach Boys Christmas song is infectious. It even holds up to the original.
9. “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” (2016) Brett Eldredge - Glow
WBThis is only Brett’s third album and timed just right to show everyone just who is “Mr. Christmas” in country music. All the songs on this amazing album are great.
8. “Hell of a Holiday” (2021) Pistol Annies - Hell of a Holiday
RCAThe title track of this brand-new album from the Pistol Annies. This original song might just be a future holiday standard.
7. “Baby, It's Cold Outside (feat. Meghan Trainor)” (2016) Brett Eldredge - Glow
WBYes, we already included a version of this song by Kelly Clarkson and Ronnie Dunn, but Brett and Meghan Trainor’s version is just magical. It would have made Dean Martin proud.
6. “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (2014) Darius Rucker - Home For the Holidays
CapitolA fun song and one that is rarely covered. Darius said when the album came out, "I am so excited to finally make a Christmas album. This has been a lifelong dream, and I hope my fans enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making it."
5. “A Holly Jolly Christmas” (2012) Lady A - On This Winter's Night
UMGOne of my all-time favorite Christmas songs and Lady A’s version of the song is one I put on repeat. Hillary Scott sings with such fun and excitement in her voice on their version. It’s a mood lifter for sure.
4. “I'll Be Your Santa Tonight” (2019) Keith Urban
UMGKeith Urban needs to do a holiday album if all the songs on it will be as good as this Christmas single he released in 2019.
3. “A Christmas to Remember” (1984) Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers - Once Upon a Christmas
RCAAn original song written by Dolly that has become a true classic.
2. “Hallelujah” (2020) Carrie Underwood & John Legend - My Gift
UMGThis song is sung so very beautifully and so was the video that Carrie and John Legend filmed during 2020. The video won a 2021 CMT Music Award.
1. ”You Make It Feel Like Christmas (feat. Blake Shelton)” (2017) Gwen Stefani -You Make It Feel Like Christmas
InterscopeYou can say Gwen isn’t country but with her husband Blake Shelton she has charted two number one country songs. Their voices together and the song’s sweet message are all number one material.
