A cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced the release of their first full-length holiday album in five years, titled Holiday Road. Set to debut on October 24, 2025, the album will be available through Green Hill Music, the group’s newly established label. Fans can pre-order the album starting today on the band’s official website, which also offers exclusive merchandise bundles.
The album features a star-studded lineup of guest artists, including Mickey Guyton, Hunter Hayes, John Splithoff, and Jose Mari Chan, renowned as the “King of Philippine Christmas Carols.” Comprising a mix of traditional holiday classics, beloved hymns, and original compositions, Holiday Road promises to deliver a festive experience.
The group released the single “Christmas is Different” featuring Hunter Hayes today. Hayes expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “I had such a blast collaborating with Straight No Chaser on ‘Christmas is Different.’ They’re insanely talented and bring such a fun energy to everything they do!”
Tyler Trepp, a member of Straight No Chaser, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the unique contributions of all guest artists involved. “We’re so grateful that Hunter could be a part of this song. He’s an incredible vocalist, and we had a great time working with him,” Trepp remarked.
Holiday Road Tour Kicks Off Soon
In addition to the album launch, Straight No Chaser will kick off their Holiday Road Tour on October 17, 2025. The tour will span two and a half months, featuring performances across the United States and concluding on New Year’s Eve in West Palm Beach, Florida. Known for their engaging live performances, the group’s annual holiday tours have become a cherished tradition for families nationwide.
Originally formed at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser has emerged as a leading force in the modern a cappella movement. With over three million albums sold globally and more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, the group’s popularity continues to grow. They also have achieved an impressive record of selling over 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.
In the fall of 2022, the group performed in more than 60 cities across the United States, achieving multiple sold-out shows, including their 26th consecutive sell-out performance in Indianapolis.
The complete tracklist for Holiday Road includes:
– Christmas is Different (featuring Hunter Hayes)
– Underneath the Tree
– Someday at Christmas
– Very Merry Christmas
– It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
– Good to See You (featuring John Splithoff)
– Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
– Keep Me Warm
– Still, Still, Still
– Blue Christmas (featuring Mickey Guyton)
– All Alone on Christmas
– Happy Christmas (War is Over)
– Christmas in Our Hearts (featuring Jose Mari Chan)
The upcoming tour includes performances in cities such as Findlay, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; and Boston, Massachusetts, among many others. For a complete list of dates and venues, fans can visit the group’s official website.
As the holiday season approaches, Straight No Chaser’s Holiday Road album and tour are set to bring festive cheer to audiences around the world.