Kelly Clarkson – Wrapped In Red

On October 29, 2013, Kelly Clarkson released Wrapped In Red, her 6th overall studio album, and her first Christmas record. In addition to many well-known traditional songs - like "Silent Night" and "White Christmas" - Kelly also wrote five original songs in line with the holiday theme: "Underneath The Tree," "Every Christmas," "Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song)," "4 Carats," and the title track, "Wrapped In Red." Even with the wide variety of styles, genres, and eras, each of the album's 14 songs fits seamlessly with the others, making Wrapped In Red an excellent and impressive record. Critics and fans agreed: Wrapped In Red became the best-selling Christmas album of 2013 and received critical acclaim. Kelly was praised for her superior vocals, which had gotten even better over the years and stood out on the album. Her original songs were also lauded and predicted to go down as holiday classics in years to come. Kelly was on top of the world three years in a row, with a hit album with a smash single, Stronger, in 2011, and well-timed greatest hits compilation in 2012, and now a critically acclaimed holiday album with Wrapped In Red.