Olivia Rodrigo to Release First Christmas Song
Rodrigo's holiday single 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' arrives Thursday alongside a music video and limited vinyl and cassette formats.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Holiday Music
Olivia Rodrigo will release 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas),' her first-ever Christmas song, on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT, accompanied by a music video starring Rodrigo, Cynthia Nixon and Ben Marshall. A 7-inch vinyl and cassette will launch alongside the single.
Why it matters
The release marks Rodrigo's entry into holiday music following her third album, 'You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' released in June. It also extends a year that includes her 'Expectations' remix with Chappell Roan, released October 15.
The Daisy Chains Festival, Rodrigo's first annual event, raised over $20 million for nonprofit organizations furthering women's rights. The single's streaming and sales results are not yet available because the song has not been released.
The players
Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo is a singer-songwriter known for her albums and chart-topping singles, and is currently on her 'Unraveled' world tour through May 2027.
Variety
Variety is an entertainment trade publication that hosts the Hitmakers event honoring songwriters and music industry figures.
The details
'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' was written with Dan Nigro and Amy Allen and produced by Nigro. The vinyl and cassette can be pre-ordered on Target's website or found in stores Friday.
Timeline
Thursday at 5 p.m. PT: 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' and its music video are released.
Friday: 7-inch vinyl and cassette become available in stores.
December: Rodrigo receives the Songwriter of the Year Award at Variety's 10th annual Hitmakers event in Los Angeles.
Industry Dynamics
Original holiday singles from major pop artists have become a recurring fall release pattern, timed to capture seasonal streaming demand before December. Rodrigo's entry follows this window while pairing the single with physical vinyl and cassette formats.
The single and music video are available to stream starting Thursday at 5 p.m. PT. Fans who want the physical vinyl or cassette can pre-order through Target's website or find them in stores on Friday.
The takeaway
Holiday singles from established artists often arrive in the fall to tap seasonal listening, so audiences looking for new seasonal music may find fresh releases earlier than the holidays themselves.
What happens next
Rodrigo receives the Songwriter of the Year Award at Variety's Hitmakers event in Los Angeles in December, and more guests for the event will be announced in the coming weeks.
Further reading
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