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H O L LY J O L LY JA M S Some of the best-selling holiday albums to jingle bell rock out to. ELVIS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM ELVIS PRESLEY Released in 1957, this is the best-selling Christmas album of all time in the United States. Back when albums came in vinyl form, it spent four weeks at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. All sung by the King of Rock and Roll, you'll find a mix of blues-based, rock and roll, and gospel numbers, including "Santa Claus is Back in Town" and "Silent Night." THE CHRISTMAS SONG NAT KING COLE A classic Christmas album from the 1960s, The Christmas Song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christmas Album chart and remained there for two weeks. A reissue of Cole's earlier album, The Magic of Christmas, this one includes updated cover art and a recording of "The Christmas Song," which most know as the "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" song. An album that satiates the traditional palate, it also features "Deck the Halls" and "Away in a Manger." MIRACLES: THE HOLIDAY ALBUM KENNY G Saxophonist Kenny G released this album in 1994 and topped the Billboard 200, Contemporary Jazz Albums, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. As of 2014, it has sold more than 8 million copies in the United States alone. Smooth, melodic sounds that appeal to people who favor all genres, the album features the title track, "Miracles," and other favorites like "Silver Bells" and "Winter Wonderland." MERRY CHRISTMAS MARIAH CAREY As of 2021, this album has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making it a must-have holiday choice for households across the globe. Released in 1994, it's packed with cover versions of popular tunes and original material, including the now-iconic and beloved, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Those who lean toward a contemporary sound will appreciate the soul-inflected vocals of "Joy to the World" and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)." PASS THE TIME