Your Ultimate Guide to 2012's Holiday Albums

'Tis the season for holiday music! Click through our gallery for the lowdown on this year's merriest must-have albums to make this December one to remember.

A Very Special Christmas 25th Anniversary album is the ultimate holiday must have featuring such artists as Dave Matthews, Christina Aguilera, Michael Buble, Jason Mraz and OneRepublic. Since 1987, A Very Special Christmas has been bringing cheers and joy to families during the holiday season and they continue to do that by honoring their achievement and celebrating over $100 million raised to benefit the Special Olympics over 9 releases making it "the largest single source of funding for the Special Olympics and its athletes," says Special Olympics CEO Timothy Shriver. 

Scotty has already made waves in the country music scene with his platinum debut album Clear as Day and now he is back with his first holiday album Christmas with Scotty McCreery. Featuring songs he enjoyed growing up, this album gives you a good sense of who the 19-year-old American Idol was before all the fame. This is a must-add to your Christmas list this year.

Check out the softer side of Blake Shelton with his new album Cheers, It's Christmas. Featuring the likes of some of music's greatest including Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble and Miranda Lambert, fans are going to get a holiday album that the whole family will enjoy. Fused with his country roots Blake truly brings a country spin to these Christmas classics.

New to the holiday music scene this year is singer-songwriter-musician Brooke White. People took notice of Brooke when she finished in the Top 5 on American Idol’s 7th season and the buzz continued after the critical success of her debut album High Hopes & Heartbreak (2009). White also worked with music producer Randy Jackson on the film Change of Plans, but after a brief hiatus to be a first time mom, Brooke is back to show us what she's got with White Christmas. The collection of songs includes three original songs Christmas Card, California Christmas and I Love Christmas, which showcase her writing skills. Treat your family to a new voice and new sound this season.

This country trio never fails to please their fans and they definitely won't disappoint with their new holiday treat On This Winter's Night. Vocally, Lady A is as strong as ever, and they take some risks on this album with their rendition of Blue Christmas and an original track On This Winter's Night that was a great highlight from the album.

Audiences fell in love with this duo in Grease and now the one time co-stars and longtime friends are back with This Christmas. Fans are excited to see Olivia and John team up again and doing it all for charity, all proceeds of the album are designed to benefit their respective charities, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Center and the Jett Travolta Foundation. The album features a new track I Think You Might Like It, which is said to be a follow up to their classic duet; You're the One That I Want from Grease. A must have this holiday season; the CD has special guests like Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett that will add more warmth to this heartwarming album.

With his out of this world voice and style it was only a matter of time before Cee Lo put his creative spin on the Christmas Classics in Cee Lo's Magic Moment. With an array of featured artists like Christina Aguilera, Rod Stewart, and The Muppets you can only begin to imagine the fun versions Cee Lo has come up with on this album. People have been waiting to hear an album from The Voice coach for some time, so this was a great gift from Cee Lo to his fans this Christmas.

If you love Rod you'll love his new holiday album Merry Christmas, Baby. Featuring 13 tracks and 8 bonus tracks, this Christmas album will truly get you into the holiday spirit. This CD reminds us why audiences have been obsessed with Rod's raspy voice for decades. Don't miss his holiday renditions and duets featuring Mary J. Blige, Cee Lo Green, Dave Koz, Ella Fitzgerald, Chris Botti, and Michael Bublé.

Who says you need to grow up by the snow to have a true Christmas! Two-time Grammy winner and California native Colbie Caillat is singing Christmas stories to her fans on her first holiday album, Christmas in the Sand. Produced by her father, Ken Caillat, this album stays true to Colbie's soothing vocals and breezy style with four new original tracks. Colbie's version of Baby, It's Cold Outside featuring Gavin DeGraw and Merry Christmas, Baby with Brad Paisley will keep her fans wanting more and more this holiday season.