- Every year, celebrities try to capitalize on the holiday season by releasing festive music.
- Singers like Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and Michael Bublé managed to perfect the cheesy art form.
- Others, like Taylor Swift, CeeLo Green, and Sia, released forgettable or cringeworthy Christmas albums.
The Christmas album is one of music’s most storied and cheesy traditions.
While some celebrities have perfected the seasonal art form — either by reviving old classics or putting their own spin on the festive genre — others would’ve been better off leaving it alone.
Our six favorite and six least favorite examples are cataloged below, with each batch listed in chronological order.
