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Elton John and CMAT Rework ‘Step Into Christmas’
Elton John and Irish singer CMAT have recorded a new version of John’s holiday song “Step Into Christmas.”
The original was released in 1973 and has returned to the UK charts in recent festive seasons.
The reworked track pairs John with CMAT on vocals, adding her distinctive style to the classic.
The collaboration is part of Amazon Music’s exclusive holiday releases.
John said he had admired CMAT for years, while she described working with him as a great joy.
Listeners can stream the new version exclusively on Amazon Music; no further release plans were stated.
Elton John and Irish singer CMAT have released a new version of John’s festive song “Step Into Christmas.”
The reworked track features CMAT on vocals alongside John and is available exclusively on Amazon Music.
The original song was first released in 1973.
John said he was thrilled by the idea of collaborating with CMAT, whom he has admired for years.
John teased the collaboration on social media on November 4, one day before its release.
- Who
- Elton John and Irish singer CMAT.
- What
- They released a reworked version of John’s song “Step Into Christmas,” featuring CMAT on vocals.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- The track is available exclusively on Amazon Music.
- Why
- It was released as an Amazon Music Original holiday song. John said he was thrilled by the idea of collaborating with CMAT.
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Elton John first released “Step Into Christmas.
CMAT appeared as a guest on John’s Apple Music radio show, Rocket Hour.
John teased the collaboration on social media.
The reworked track was released and made available exclusively on Amazon Music.
- Artists
- Elton John and CMAT
- Song
- Step Into Christmas
- Original release
- 1973
- Release date
- November 5, 2026
- Streaming platform
- Amazon Music, exclusively
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What people are saying
I’ve loved CMAT since I first heard her and saw her videos years ago. She has this incredible personality, and a wicked sense of humor. You can tell she has rock n’ roll and country and Americana at the heart of what she does — we’re kindred spirits in so many ways. And that’s why I was so thrilled with the idea of us collaborating on ‘Step Into Christmas.’ She’s done an amazing job.
Reconciling this feeling with the reality of getting to work with the man in question has been confusing, to say the least, but the greatest joy of my life.
Christmas is my absolute favourite thing in the world, second maybe only to Elton John. I would like to invite the whole world to step into Christmas with us and make your yuletide dreams come true.