Alanis Morissette Releases Holiday Album
Good Weather for Immaculate Conception features 14 songs, including two original tracks and guest appearances from several artists.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Holiday Music
Alanis Morissette released her first holiday album, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception, on November 6, 2026. The 14-track collection mixes Christmas classics with two original songs.
Why it matters
The release marks Morissette's first foray into holiday music, adding a seasonal project to a catalog built around original rock and pop work. Its mix of standards and original material gives listeners a new option during the holiday season.
The album contains 14 songs, two of which are original compositions, with the remaining 12 consisting of holiday standards and covers. Commercial performance such as sales or streaming totals has not been reported.
The players
Alanis Morissette
Canadian singer-songwriter known for the 1995 album Jagged Little Pill and its hit singles spanning alternative rock and pop.
Brandi Carlile
American singer-songwriter and Grammy-winning artist known for folk and Americana music, who sang on the preview single.
Steve Martin
American actor, comedian, and banjo player who performed on the preview single.
The details
The album includes renditions of 'O Holy Night,' 'Ave Maria,' and 'Silent Night,' along with 'Last Christmas' and 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over).' Guest artists include Joy Oladokun, Amythyst Kiah, Martin Short, and Trans Voices, a UK trans choir, and the album can be streamed through an embedded player or purchased through a linked store.
Timeline
Early October 2026: Morissette released a preview version of 'Beautiful Star of Bethlehem' featuring Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin.
November 5, 2026: Her Butterfly with a Machete residency opened at the YouTube Theater.
November 6, 2026: Good Weather for Immaculate Conception was released.
Industry Dynamics
Morissette's holiday release follows a pattern established by artists such as Mariah Carey, whose 1994 holiday album Merry Christmas became a long-running seasonal staple. Major rock and pop performers continue to use holiday albums as a way to reach audiences during the November and December release window.
The album is available to stream through an embedded player and to purchase through a linked store. Listeners can access it immediately ahead of the holiday season.
The takeaway
Holiday albums from established artists often pair familiar standards with a few original songs, giving listeners both nostalgia and something new. Readers looking for seasonal music can compare track listings to find the mix that suits them.
Further reading
For more seasonal releases, browse the Holiday Music section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Consequence of Sound.
