Mr. Christmas (Brett Eldredge album)

Mr. Christmas is the sixth studio album American country music singer Brett Eldredge, released on October 22, 2021, by Atlantic Nashville. This is his second Christmas album after Glow (2016). The album features cover songs of Christmas songs as well as two originals.

Mr. Christmas
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)
Recorded2021
Genre
Length37:29
LabelAtlantic Nashville
Producer
  • Rob Mounsey
  • Jay Newland
Brett Eldredge chronology
Sunday Drive
(2020)
Mr. Christmas
(2021)
Songs About You
(2022)
Singles from Mr. Christmas
  1. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
    Released: October 22, 2021

Background

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Eldredge announced his second Christmas album in September 2021.[1] The album features two original songs that Eldredge co-wrote with long-time collaborator Ross Copperman.

Release and promotion

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Mr. Christmas was released on October 22, 2021, by Atlantic Nashville.[1] "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" was released as a single ahead of the album.[2] From November 13, to December 30, 2021, Eldredge promoted the album on his Glow Live Tour.[1]

On November 29, 2021, he appeared on CMA Country Christmas and performed "Merry Christmas Baby".[3]

Critical reception

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Pip Ellwood-Hughes of Entertainment Focus says that "Eldredge is making a convincing case to be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey when it comes to Christmas music." Ellwood-Hughes also praised his rendition of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "Eldredge immediately transports you back to the golden age of the big band as his velvety voice wraps around the festive classic and the orchestra behind him wows with their stunning instrumentation."[4]

The Cedar Rapids Gazette's Alan Sculley also mentioned Bublé but said that "Eldredge might give Michael Bublé a run for his money as music's leading Sinatra-esque Christmas crooner."[5]

Track listing

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Personnel

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  • Credits adapted from AllMusic.[6]
Vocals
  • Brett Eldredge – all vocals
  • Nicki Richards — background vocals
  • Catherine Russell – background vocals
  • Anthony Snitzer – soloist
  • David Spinozza – soloist
Musicians
Production

Release history

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Mr. Christmas release history
Region Date Format Label Catalog number Ref.
Various October 22, 2021 Atlantic Nashville

References

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  1. ^ a b c Chua, Jeremy. "Brett Eldredge's Holiday Album, 'Mr. Christmas,' Comes With a Tour, Too'". Taste of Country§date=September 17, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Iahn, Buddy (October 8, 2021). "Brett Eldredge releases new Christmas single". The Music Universe. The Music Universe. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Black, Lauren Jo (November 29, 2021). "Brett Eldredge's 'Merry Christmas Baby' Performance Will Have You Dancing in Your Living Room". Country Now. Country Now. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (October 27, 2021). "Brett Eldredge – 'Mr Christmas' Review". Entertainment Focus. Entertainment Focus. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  5. ^ Sculley, Alan (December 2, 2021). "2021 holiday album reviews: Best and worst of season's new song collections". The Gazette. Folience. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Mr. Christmas – Brett Eldredge Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2021.