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Traditional Religious Christmas Music by Secular Artists

By Kim Jones, About.com

Many great secular artists have recorded Christmas albums that are worth listening to and that feature songs traditionally thought of as "religious" carols.

'A Skaggs Family Christmas' - 2005

A Skaggs Family ChristmasSkaggs Family Records
Traditional Christmas music served up ala blue grass / country.


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'The Christmas Collection' - Il Divo - 2005

Il Divo - The Christmas CollectionSyco Music/Columbia Records
These four singers were handpicked by American Idol's Simon Cowell for their ability to sing opera and classical music with a touch of pop. The end result is stunning.


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'A Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home For Christmas' - 2004

A Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home For ChristmasWindham Hill Records
The highly skilled Windham musicians (like Steve Erquiaga, Tim Story, Jim Brickman, Jeff Johnson & Brian Dunning and John Fitzpatrick) present 14 Christmas classics on this holiday release.


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'Merry Christmas With Love' - Clay Aiken - 2004

Clay Aiken - Merry Christmas With LoveRCA Records
Clay Aiken's second release was this holiday gem and his voice stood out even more so than during his best performance on 'American Idol.' Classical moments meet Clay's showmanship and tender ballads for a winning combination.


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'A Windham Hill Christmas II' - 2003

A Windham Hill Christmas IIWindham Hill Records
Classical Christmas music at it's finest with artists like Jim Brickman, Philip Aaberg and Liz Story playing their hearts out.


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'Christmas Pan Pipes' - David Arkenstone - 2003

David Arkenstone - Christmas Pan PipesSpring Hill Music Group
Soft and mellow, this release leaves you feeling totally enchanted and ready for the Christmas season to be in full force.


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'The Reindeer Room: A Christmas Chillout' - 2002

The Reindeer Room: A Christmas ChilloutKriztal Entertainment Group
Christmas viva Electronica/Dance ... if you like different rather than the same old, same old, this one is definitely for you.


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'White Christmas' - Martina McBride - 1999

Martina McBride - White ChristmasRCA Records
Martina McBride has an incredible voice and her renditions of traditional carols are versions that never grow old.


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'Christmas Sing Along With Mitch' - Mitch Miller and The Gang - 1960

Mitch Miller and The Gang - Christmas Sing-Along With MitchColumbia
Taking you back to the early 60's, Mitch Miller and The Gang deliver a Christmas of yesteryear that is as magical today as it was back then. This album was one of my grandmom's favorites during my childhood, so it's like coming home for me when I listen to it.


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'Give Me Your Love For Christmas' - Johnny Mathis - 1958

Johnny Mathis - Give Me Your Love For ChristmasColumbia
Another trip down memory lane for anyone listening to Christmas music in the early 70's, Johnny Mathis delivers a heartfelt Christmas.


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