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Thankfully, there are a host of fresh holiday tracks from top artists. Whether it’s Lizzo doing Stevie Wonder or Camila Cabello hanging some fresh tinsel on a seasonal standard, there is plenty of new music to deck the halls this year.

Here are a dozen songs to keep the bells ringing and your soul singing for the twelve days of Christmas.

1. Lizzo, “Someday at Christmas”

Any excuse to listen to this Christmas gem — a soulful African American alternative to “Silent Night” popularized by Stevie Wonder — is a good one. And hearing Lizzo bring her “Good as Hell” vibes to this Amazon Music exclusive is downright joyous.

2. Camila Cabello, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”


  Camila Cabello puts her own spin on one of the best-loved songs of the season. Vevo Camila Cabello puts her own spin on one of the best-loved songs of the season. Vevo

The “Havana” singer manages to bring some festive freshness to a holiday classic that has been done to death. It starts out with a more traditional take, but then she injects some Latin flavor into it with some mariachi merriment. Olé!

3. Backstreet Boys, “Last Christmas”


  Backstreet’s back with a very-alright take on the 1984 Wham! classic, “Last Christmas.” WireImage Backstreet’s back with a very-alright take on the 1984 Wham! classic, “Last Christmas.” WireImage

Let’s get it straight: No one will ever top the 1984 Wham! classic that inspired an entire movie, 2019’s guilty pleasure “Last Christmas.” But the Backstreet Boys bring an irresistible harmony-laden lushness to the beloved old chestnut.

4. Alicia Keys, “Santa Baby”


  Santa, baby! Alicia Keys brings her own soulful sultriness to a remake of Eartha Kitt’s classic Christmas come-on. GC Images Santa, baby! Alicia Keys brings her own soulful sultriness to a remake of Eartha Kitt’s classic Christmas come-on. GC Images

The 15-time Grammy winner infuses a soulful sultriness — both sung and spoken — in this remake of the Eartha Kitt classic. It warms you up better than any chimney ever could.

5. Jody Watley, “Christmas Time Is Here”


  Looks like it’s going to be a Charlie Brown Christmas for Grammy winner Jody Watley.
 Looks like it’s going to be a Charlie Brown Christmas for Grammy winner Jody Watley.

The 63-year-old Grammy winner and former Shalamar singer gives plenty of real love to the Peanuts on this jazzy take on the “A Charlie Brown Christmas” classic.

6. Lauren Spencer Smith, “Single on the 25th”


  American Idol alum Lauren Spencer Smith delivers an gift to those without a +1 this Christmas with “Single on the 25th.” LaurenSpencerSmith/YouTube American Idol alum Lauren Spencer Smith delivers an gift to those without a +1 this Christmas with “Single on the 25th.” LaurenSpencerSmith/YouTube

Smith, an “American Idol” alum, gives some Amy Winehouse vibes on this original track. It’s an ode to the loneliness that the holidays can bring for those who aren’t boo’d up. When she sings “I hate being single on the 25th,” it’s all too easy to relate.

7. Kane Brown, “Blue Christmas”


  Country singer Kane Brown gives us the blues — the good kind — with “Blue Christmas.” Diwang Valdez Country singer Kane Brown gives us the blues — the good kind — with “Blue Christmas.” Diwang Valdez

The color of his last name may be “Brown,” but this country sensation captures all kinds of blueness on this Amazon Music exclusive. His rich baritone makes sorrow sound sweet.

8. Sia, “Naughty & Nice”


  Aussie songstress Sia keeps it spicy on her seasonal album, “Everyday is Christmas.” siamusic/Instagram Aussie songstress Sia keeps it spicy on her seasonal album, “Everyday is Christmas.” siamusic/Instagram

The “Chandelier” singer sprinkles more spice than sugar on this original track from the re-issue of her “Everyday Is Christmas” album.

9. Phoebe Bridgers, “So Much Wine”


  Phoebe Bridgers performing in Sao Paulo Brazil last month. Getty Images Phoebe Bridgers performing in Sao Paulo Brazil last month. Getty Images

If you need to escape your family and have a little cry in your childhood bedroom, this beautiful, melancholy number from indie folk darling Bridgers is the perfect soundtrack.

10. Dvsn, “Amazing Grace”


  DVSN on stage in Atlanta in October. Getty Images DVSN on stage in Atlanta in October. Getty Images

How sweet the sound! The R&B duo brings an added layer of soul to the gospel classic. It’s not technically a Christmas tune, but it’s a welcome note on any holiday playlist.

11. Chord Overstreet, “Everybody Loves Christmas”


  You may know him as the widower who won Lindsay Lohan’s heart on Netflix’s “Falling for Christmas” — “Glee” grad Chord Overstreet also has a Christmas album out.
 You may know him as the widower who won Lindsay Lohan’s heart on Netflix’s “Falling for Christmas” — “Glee” grad Chord Overstreet also has a Christmas album out.

This bubbly bop from the former “Glee” star’s Netflix holiday movie — “Falling for Christmas” with Lindsay Lohan — will definitely have you reaching for that next glass of spiked eggnog.

12. Debbie Gibson & Joey McIntyre, “Heartbreak Holiday”


  Eighties pop idol Debbie Gibson duets with her chartmate from that era, Joey McIntyre of NKOTB, on “Heartbreak Holiday.” AP Eighties pop idol Debbie Gibson duets with her chartmate from that era, Joey McIntyre of NKOTB, on “Heartbreak Holiday.” AP

Talk about a holiday gift. This duet between Gibson — whose hit debut, “Out of the Blue,” turned 35 this year — and the New Kids on the Block heartthrob is almost too good to be true.

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