Nothing says "country music" like the sound of George Strait's voice. And nothing says Christmas time in the Lone Star State like George Strait singing a Christmas song. Of course, when it feels like a summer day in November and December, getting into the holiday spirit can be tough. But this is a special time of year so we've got a little "holiday cheer" to get you into the season.
Just watch this throwback George Strait video for "When It's Christmas Time In Texas." In the video, Strait peruses an outdoor Texas Christmas party, because, come on — we all know it's still nice enough to eat outside.
This 1986 gem packs the perfect amount of Texas western swing and Christmas flavor to satisfy anybody's country Christmas quest. And we can all only take so many spins of "Jingle Bell Rock." Plus, just look at that dapper, white-hatted man.
No, there may not be snow in San Antonio, but it's Christmas time indeed. King George makes sure Santa knows when he's in Texas. They've got the western swing geared up just for the occasion.
George Strait has released an amazing seven Christmas albums to date. This song came from his first, Merry Christmas Strait To You. The album featured original Christmas tunes, including tunes by Keith Whitley and Harlan Howard. The album went double platinum, because of course it did. He also did a very well-received Classic Christmas album featuring mostly traditional songs in 2008.
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"When It's Christmastime in Texas" Lyrics
When it's Christmas time in Texas
It's a very special time for me
In Texas we'll be swingin' around the Christmas tree
Dancin' to a Christmas melody
When it's Christmas time in Texas
It might look just like a summer day
There may not be snow in San Antonio
But it's a Texas Christmas to me
When Santa Claus slips over the border
It'll sound a little different when he sings
'Cause he'll hear those twin fiddle's playin'
Christmas songs with a touch of western swing
There may not be snow in San Antonio
But it's a Texas Christmas to me
When it's Christmas time in Texas
I love to hear those Christmas carolers sing
People on the go children's faces all aglow
Wonderin' what Santa's gonna bring
Grandpa's been chasin' grandma around
Tryin' to catch her neath the mistletoe
Everything is right the lone star shinin' bright
But it's a Texas Christmas to me
When Santa Claus slips over the border
It'll sound a little different when he sings
'Cause he'll hear those twin fiddle's playin'
Christmas songs with a touch of western swing
There may not be snow in San Antonio
But it's a Texas Christmas to me
And here's wishin' you all a merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from Texas and me
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