Merry Christmas cover

Merry Christmas

Ed Sheeran · 2021

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock · folk · folk-pop

A warm blend of festive cheer and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in Sheeran's signature melodic style.

Merry Christmas is a single by Ed Sheeran, released in 2021. A warm blend of festive cheer and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in Sheeran's signature melodic style. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Sheeran's continued commercial success and influence in contemporary pop music. Its release also highlighted a growing trend of artists producing holiday-themed music to connect with fans during the festive season. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Merry Christmas sound like?

A warm blend of festive cheer and heartfelt lyrics wrapped in Sheeran's signature melodic style. Rooted in alternative rock and folk.

What makes Merry Christmas by Ed Sheeran notable?

The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Sheeran's continued commercial success and influence in contemporary pop music. Its release also highlighted a growing trend of artists producing holiday-themed music to connect with fans during the festive season. By the release of 'Merry Christmas' in December 2021, Ed Sheeran had solidified his place in the pop landscape, following his successful album 'Equals' earlier that year. This single marked his return to holiday music, expanding on his previous seasonal efforts.

How many songs are on Merry Christmas?

Merry Christmas has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Tracklist

1 track·3:28

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Merry Christmas Standout 3:28

Release Date

December 3, 2021

Genre

alternative rock, folk-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

3 min 28 sec