Elton John Enlists CMAT For New Version of Festive Smash ‘Step Into Christmas’

Elton John is ready to “Step Into Christmas” with a brand new version of his festive classic starring CMAT. First released in 1973, the reimagined holiday classic now features the Irish country-pop star on vocals alongside John. The song is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Music.

“Step Into Christmas” peaked at No. 7 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart back in 2025 and No. 49 on the Billboard’s Holiday 100 charts in 2026.

Speaking on the collaboration, John said, “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.” 

CMAT added, “When I listen to the music of Elton John, I am seven-years-old in the back of my mam’s car. It doesn’t matter how old or famous I become — whenever I listen to Elton John I will always be seven-years-old in the back of my mam’s car. 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.”

She continued, “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.”

The track is the latest holiday effort by Amazon Music who have collaborated with artists including Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, John Legend, Olivia Dean and more on original songs and covers of classics. In 2025, Kylie Minogue’s Amazon Music exclusive “XMAS” hit No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart.