In 2016, country music legend Loretta Lynn released a special Country Christmas song and music video which featured the famous holiday tune along with clips from past family Christmas celebrations. The clip also includes June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash‘s son, John Carter Cash, on guitar. This Loretta Lynn song appears on the Kentucky native’s second Christmas record, White Christmas Blue, which also dropped that year. This track, a heartfelt ode to the simple joys of a rural Christmas, remains a cherished holiday classic among fans of traditional country music.
Enjoy the heartwarming Country Christmas Song music video below!
A Song Rooted in Nostalgia
“Country Christmas” captures the essence of a humble, homespun holiday celebration. With vivid imagery and Loretta Lynn’s signature twang, the song paints a picture of stockings hung by the fire, homemade pies, and the warmth of family gatherings. Released as part of her holiday album Country Christmas in 1966, the song evokes a sense of nostalgia, transporting listeners back to a time when Christmas meant coming together with loved ones and celebrating life’s simple pleasures.
Country Christmas Song Lyrics
Mommy popped the popcorn
And we string it on the tree
Apples nuts and candy
Oh, what a Christmas feel.
Daddy played the organ
And we’ll all sing Silent Night
We’ll have a good old
Country Christmas alright.
A good old country Christmas
That’s what it’s gonna be
With all the family gathered round
Our pretty Christmas tree.
We’ll open up our presents
Christmas Eve about midnight
We’ll have a good old
Country Christmas alright.
Aunt Annie Belle will be here
Uncle Bill and darn our kids
We’ll make ballets on the floor
Just like we always did.
Grandma bake the pies and cakes
Oh, what a pretty sight
We’ll have a good old
Country Christmas alright.
A good old country Christmas
That’s what it’s gonna be
With all the family gathered round
Our pretty Christmas tree.
We’ll open up our presents
Christmas Eve about midnight
We’ll have a good old
Country Christmas alright.
A good old country Christmas
That’s what it’s gonna be
With all the family gathered round
Our pretty Christmas tree.
We’ll open up our presents
Christmas Eve about midnight
We’ll have a good old
Country Christmas alright…
Loretta’s Unique Perspective
Lynn’s upbringing in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, heavily influenced her music, and “Country Christmas” is no exception. The lyrics reflect her own childhood experiences, growing up in a modest home where the spirit of Christmas was celebrated with heartfelt traditions rather than extravagant gifts. “Country Christmas” resonates with fans who appreciate its down-to-earth portrayal of the holiday season.
Why “Country Christmas” Still Matters
More than five decades later, “Country Christmas” continues to find its way into holiday playlists and family celebrations. Its enduring popularity lies in its timeless message: Christmas isn’t about material things but about the love and joy shared with family and friends. Loretta’s heartfelt delivery and the song’s traditional country instrumentation make it a standout in the genre.
