Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas & Magnus Ferrell Christmas Covers (Plus a JYT Original) Adorn Starbucks’ First Holiday Album in More Than a Decade

For the first time in over a decade, Starbucks has released a holiday music album titled Holiday Blend. The album features a collection of Christmas covers and a brand-new track by boy band JYT. Artists like Brandi Carlile, Leon Thomas, Coco Jones, Magnus Ferrell, TRÍADA, and The Womack Sisters lend their voices to the project.

Brandi Carlile covers Joni Mitchell's "River," which begins with the lyrics "It's coming on Christmas/ They're cutting down trees/ They're putting up reindeer/ And singing songs of joy and peace." Leon Thomas provides a funky take on James Brown's "Soulful Christmas," while Magnus Ferrell's version of Andy Williams' "The Holiday Season" aims to blend newness with nostalgia.

Coco Jones puts her own spin on Stevie Wonder's "What Christmas Means to Me," while TRÍADA brings their own flavor to Luis Miguel's "Llegó La Navidad." The Womack Sisters cover Stevie Wonder's 1967 hit "What Christmas Means to Me," emphasizing the idea of togetherness during the holidays.

Lastly, JYT contributes the album's original track, "This Christmas," written and produced by Freddy Wexler, Elliah Heifetz, and Gian Stone. The boys express excitement about their song being part of the Starbucks compilation, saying, "The idea that someone could be ordering a Refresher and hear our song playing is actually crazy."