Christmas (Cher album)

Cher first hinted at plans to release a Christmas record in July and announced that she was already working on material for it.[3] On Twitter, she shared that she never wanted to do a festive album but it came out "as good as any record" she has made.[4] In an interview with Good Morning Britain in September, Cher expressed her pride over the record, saying that it is "not your mother's Christmas album" but a Cher Christmas album.[5] On September 7, Cher unveiled the album's artwork, accompanied by a caption asking the reader if they wanted to share Christmas with her. The cover depicts a simple shot of the singer surrounded by Christmas ornaments.[6] She is seen wearing a white shirt and bedazzled blue jeans.[7] Target exclusive versions of the album consists of 4 different colored versions of Cher's name.[8] An alternative cover with Cher in pink version of her outfit on the standard album and kicking a splash of water was released exclusively to Cher's official store,[9] while Amazon versions had another exclusive alternative cover with Cher in a silver bejeweled dress surrounded by water and icebergs.[10]

The project features guest appearances by Darlene Love, Michael Bublé, Tyga, Cyndi Lauper, and Stevie Wonder.[11] Cher shared her excitement over the fact that there are "millions of people" on it and that she never released an album with duets.[4] According to her, the decision to include guest artists was "last-minute".[12]

On October 6, 2023, Cher released "DJ Play a Christmas Song" as the lead single from the album.[13] On October 21, 2023, the song entered the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart at number three.[14] In the UK, the song entered at number 37 on the Single Sales Chart and 34 on the Singles Download Chart.[15]

• All tracks produced by Mark Taylor; except "Drop Top Sleigh Ride" produced by Alexander Edwards, Ryan OG, and Mike Crook.