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Olivia Rodrigo to Release First Holiday Song, ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas),’ With Music Video Starring Cynthia Nixon and ‘SNL’s’ Ben Marshall
Olivia Rodrigo will release her first Christmas song, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT, accompanied by a music video featuring Cynthia Nixon and Ben Marshall. The release adds a holiday single to a busy year for the pop star.
Rodrigo wrote the track with frequent collaborators Dan Nigro and Amy Allen; Nigro produced it. A 7-inch vinyl and cassette are available to pre-order from Target and will also be in stores on Friday. The single follows her October remix of “Expectations” with Chappell Roan, while Rodrigo’s third album came out in June and her “Unraveled” world tour is scheduled to run through May 2027.
In short
- Rodrigo’s first Christmas song arrives Thursday.
- The video features Cynthia Nixon and Ben Marshall.
- Vinyl and cassette editions will be available from Target.
Explained simply
Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter who first became widely known through Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series before building a pop career of her own. Her albums include Sour and Guts, and she often writes songs with producer Dan Nigro.
Cynthia Nixon is an actor known for Sex and the City, while Ben Marshall is a comedian and cast member of Saturday Night Live. Their appearance in the video brings together performers from television and comedy with Rodrigo’s music.
Holiday singles are a seasonal tradition in pop music, often released alongside videos and physical editions such as vinyl or cassette. Rodrigo’s release comes during a year that also includes a new album and an ongoing world tour.
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