The holiday season has officially begun, and that means one thing—time for Christmas music! I love the classics, but as someone who listened to “Santa Baby” a million too many times while working retail in the ’90s, I always appreciate something new for the festive season.
On that note, Latina country singer Kat Luna just dropped a brand-new Christmas song, “Evergreen,” plus versions of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in English and Spanglish.
Give them a listen. “Evergreen” is an original love song perfect for a romantic holiday date night by the fire, complete with mistletoe. And her rich, warm vocals are perfect for “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”—add a hot cup of cocoa and an ugly Christmas sweater, and as far as I’m concerned, it’s December 25th.
While one of her versions of the classic Christmas tune is fully in English, the Spanglish version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” alternates between Spanish and English lyrics. That’s fitting for Kat, a first-generation Cuban American born in Miami. Growing up, her “Cuban Cowboy” grandfather introduced her to a range of musical influences, ranging from country legend Toby Keith to Cuban singer Celia Cruz.
Formerly of the duo Kat & Alex, Kat made her Opry debut as a solo artist in February. If you love her new Christmas music, you’ll want to give a listen to her Billboard-acclaimed debut EP, That Girl, which came out earlier this year, too.
What new Christmas music are you loving this season? Drop a note in the comments.
Terri Robertson has been an editor and storyteller for more than 20 years. As Senior Digital Editor at Country Living, she curates daily newsletters and has found a niche writing about odd corners of the internet and people embracing American life off the beaten path. She’s passionate about gardening and nature, writing about everything from super monarchs to supermoons. She also contributes to Country Living’s entertainment coverage, including HGTV stars, popular TV shows, and music.
Terri began her career proofreading Southern Living cookbooks—a first job befitting an English major with a childhood penchant for reading her mom’s cookbooks—and went on to edit many food, garden, and lifestyle titles. She later worked for the University of Alabama’s marketing and communications division, capturing the stories of students and faculty.
Returning to lifestyle media in 2017, she covered local arts, culture, and business news in Birmingham, Alabama, for Bham Now and later served as digital media manager for Flower magazine, a luxury home, garden, and lifestyle publication, before finding her home at Country Living. She and her husband live with their four cats in Birmingham.
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