Amazon Music unveils star-studded lineup of festive originals for 2025
Amazon Music has kicked off the holidays with exclusive new tracks and special releases from pop icons and emerging talent.
The holiday season has arrived early (ish) as Amazon Music reveals a glittering lineup of Amazon Music Original tracks for 2025, featuring global stars such as Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue, Marc Anthony, and Mariah The Scientist. The collection includes both brand-new festive tunes and fresh takes on classic Christmas favourites, now streaming exclusively on Amazon Music.
In addition to the new tracks, the streaming service has also announced limited-edition vinyl and merchandise from major artists including Mariah Carey, Vanessa Mai, and Marco Mengoni, offering fans plenty of festive treats to shop this season.
Leading this year’s lineup is Gwen Stefani, who returns with the upbeat original “Shake the Snow Globe.” The track, co-written and produced by Stefani, will appear in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun., which premieres globally on Prime Video on 3 December. The No Doubt frontwoman described the experience as a creative challenge, saying, “This is the first time I’ve ever been asked to write a song for a specific moment in a film. It made me nervous, excited, and inspired to take on the challenge of creating a Christmas song that feels up-tempo, nostalgic and reflects the sentiment of the movie, Oh. What. Fun.”
Pop icon Kylie Minogue joins the celebration with “XMAS,” a brand-new Amazon Music Original. Pronounced “X–M–A–S,” the track is an upbeat, disco-inspired anthem designed to get everyone on their feet this Christmas. According to TotalNtertainment, the song will feature on Kylie’s upcoming album Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped), a 10th anniversary edition of her festive record arriving on 5 December.
The Amazon Music exclusive will be available on digital, CD, and vinyl, including a limited transparent green edition – proving once again that Amazon Music is becoming a go-to destination for exclusive holiday content.
Amazon Music’s holiday lineup also features plenty of other artists. Marc Anthony delivers a lively cover of José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad / I Wanna Wish You a Merry Christmas,” while Mariah The Scientist reimagines Eartha Kitt’s “Santa Baby.”
Plus, there’s an international festive lineup, as Billboard reports. Vanessa Mai introduces her own original song “Christmas in the Room,” and Italian singer Marco Mengoni shares his first English-language release “Coming Home.” Other additions include Canadian artist Jamie Fine, Australian band Spacey Jane, and French pop singer Amir, each offering their unique spin on festive favourites.
As Digital Music News points out, Amazon Music has become a reliable source of fresh holiday hits in recent years, producing modern classics like Taylor Swift’s “Christmas Tree Farm (Old Timey Version),” Katy Perry’s “Cozy Little Christmas,” and Carrie Underwood’s “Favourite Time of Year.”
Reflecting, in a statement, on the growing appeal of these exclusive tracks, Stephen Brower, Amazon Music’s Head of Music in the US, said:
“The holidays are about cherishing traditions while making space for new ones, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with our Amazon Music Original holiday songs and programming throughout our service.”
With new originals and global collaborations, Amazon Music continues to blend nostalgia with discovery, offering something for everyone this festive season.