Category: Oh Tannenbaum!

It’s been a rough year and we need this season of joy, giving and love more than ever.

My inspiration for this year’s playlist was the quiet, snow blanketed mornings at The Ranch making it more traditional than usual.

This year’s Oh Tannenbaum! can best be described as “intense.” It starts with strong, bold arrangements of traditional carols then moves into more classic arrangements from some old favorites and comes to a cinematic, uplifting finish.

From the upbeat beginning tracks to the quiet, calm closing tracks, this year’s Oh Tannenbaum hits just the right notes for me.

With the exception of a few of the early tracks being non-traditional, this is one of the more traditional Oh Tannenbaums! in the boxed set.

With artists from RuPaul to Rosemary Clooney, this playlist is likely the most eclectic of all the Oh Tannenbaum’s yet.

Mom makes the cover of Oh Tannenbaum! 2014 (kissing Santa Claus, no less) to honor her with the playlist bringing together clever new songs, incredible “oldies” and a few traditional favorites. Just like she’d like.

This year’s Oh Tannenbaum!—the 13th release—brings an eclectic mix of one-hit wonders, 80s-era artists and a few contemporary artists singing good old-fashioned Christmas tunes.