Elton John and CMAT release new version of Step Into Christmas

Elton John and CMAT have released a new version of the 1970s festive track Step Into Christmas. According to Clash Magazine, Music Week, and About Amazon UK, the song is released as an Amazon Music Original track. Music Ally reported that Amazon Music selected the duet for its 2026 holiday promotion. [2][3][4][8]

Clash Magazine reported that Elton John personally selected CMAT to work on the song. NME reported that Elton John stated the two artists are kindred spirits in many ways. Official Charts reported that the track is part of the early lineup competing for the 2026 Christmas Number 1 single in the United Kingdom. [1][4][5]

Other artists releasing festive music and new material alongside the duo include Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Fender, Spice Girls, Royal Blood, George Michael, Kings of Leon, Rex Orange County, Skepta, and Passenger, according to Official Charts. Clash Magazine reported that Kings of Leon have also released their latest album, titled O My Beloved. [1][6]

Sir Elton John is a British singer, composer, and pianist who has sold over 300 million records globally. Alexander James O'Connor, known professionally as Rex Orange County, is a British multi-instrumentalist born in 1998. Music industry releases are made on Fridays following the adoption of Global Release Day in 2015 to align international release schedules. [11][12][13][14]