Miley Cyrus – Xmas Songs
Few modern artists bring as much personality, edge, and emotional honesty to Christmas music as Miley Cyrus. Rather than leaning into polished tradition, Miley approaches holiday songs the same way she approaches rock ’n’ roll—fearlessly, vulnerably, and with her full voice on display. From gritty guitar-driven reinterpretations to tender, emotionally charged performances, her Christmas recordings feel deeply personal and unmistakably her own. Whether she’s channeling country roots, classic rock influences, or raw vocal emotion, Miley proves that Christmas music doesn’t have to be safe to be timeless—it just has to be real.
4) Last Christmas
This is a real rock ’n’ roll take on Last Christmas by Wham!. Driven by overdriven guitars and an energetic, punchy drumbeat, Miley opens the first verse with clean, controlled vocals before turning up the heat in the second verse with her signature gritty edge. She colors the song beautifully with rebellious vocal inflections, adding attitude and tension throughout. Right before the guitar solo, Miley really pushes her voice, bringing an explosive lift to the arrangement. You can clearly hear the influence of Joan Jett in her delivery. It’s a bold, fresh, and unapologetically modern reinterpretation of a Christmas classic.
3) Sleigh Ride
This is a fun holiday tune from Cyrus, blending country charm with a subtle island twang. Miley brings in fresh vibrato throughout the song, and the melodic variations in her vocal lines are especially nice to hear. She talks to the listener at moments during the track, which adds a sense of holiday warmth and pulls the audience in even closer. Dropping a few playful “y’all’s,” she tips her hat to her country roots, and the song builds into a feel-good sing-along section that feels effortless and inviting. It’s relaxed, joyful, and full of personality—perfect for the season.
2) Silent Night
Miley delivers some truly incredible, moving high notes, leaning into her signature vocal tone where her voice feels right on the edge of breaking. The raw vulnerability—emotional and human—is a defining part of her sound and works beautifully here. The performance feels intimate, reverent, and powerful, elevating a timeless carol into something uniquely hers. A great performance and one of the standout moments of the special.
1) Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
There’s a strong country twang running through this song, but it’s easily Miley’s best Christmas performance. She sounds completely natural from start to finish, and you can genuinely feel how much this song means to her. Her lower vocal tones are especially beautiful and present throughout, and even when she climbs into higher notes, that rich, grounded depth in her voice never disappears. That balance is part of her signature sound. This song fits Miley perfectly—it feels tailor-made for her voice and personality. At her core, she’s a rocker, and that spirit comes through loud and clear on Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. It’s confident, joyful, and full of attitude.
