The song follows the band’s 2020 album
In an early Christmas surprise for fans, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi has released a new original holiday song “Christmas Isn’t Christmas” on Island Records. The song was recently recorded in Nashville.
“‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’ is a song that I wrote about family,” frontman Jon Bon Jovi says. “The sentiment that Christmas really isn’t Christmas without YOU which can bring up a lot of memories for people. I also liked to turn it around and know that because of you Christmas IS Christmas.”
Bon Jovi has previously released several Christmas songs, including “Back Door Santa,” “I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas,” “Please Come Home for Christmas” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” In 2020, Jon Bon Jovi released A Jon Bon Jovi Christmas, an acoustic EP featuring “Christmas All Over Again,” “Fairytale of New York” and “If I Get Home on Christmas Day.”
The group recently teamed with Hasbro for a Bon Jovi-branded version of Monopoly in celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary in 2024. The completely customized game features Bon Jovi’s career playing thousands of concerts performed in more than 50 countries to more than 35 million fans. From their start in Asbury Park to headlining sold-out shows in cities around the world, fans can own them all with the game.
Additional 40th anniversary plans are in place as the group hits the milestone with their debut album in 2024. Recently, former guitarist Richie Sambora shared that a documentary was in the works and hopes to reunite with his bandmates for an upcoming tour, although further details haven’t been revealed.
In February, Bon Jovi earned its second video in YouTube’s Billion Views Club with “Livin’ On A Prayer.” In a social media announcement video, Jon teased big plans are in the works for the band’s 40th anniversary in 2023 which may include a follow up to Bon Jovi’s 2004 box set. There’s been no further news on the box or additional plans as of press time, but Jon has been spotted around Nashville recently as they work on the follow-up to the band’s 2020 album and an entertainment complex on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.
Jon will also named the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year for the 33rd annual Person of the Year benefit gala taking place ahead of the Grammys on February 2nd in Los Angeles. In addition to his extensive musical achievements, Jon Bon Jovi is being recognized for his impactful philanthropic work.
