A Merry " Hee Haw " Christmas by Buck Owens is a 2020 Christmas release that brings country and traditional pop music into the holiday season with an easy, familiar swing. Across 26 tracks and 59:03 of music, it moves between cheerful novelty numbers and slower winter-time sentiments, making it a strong fit for December listening, holiday gatherings, and quiet evenings at home. The album title itself points to a playful, rural Christmas spirit.
The track list gives the collection its character right away. "Christmas Shopping," "Christmas Time Is Near," "The Jolly Christmas Polka," and "Good Old Fashioned Country Christmas" set the tone with seasonal humor and a homespun feel. Other cuts such as "Merry Christmas From Our House To Yours," "One Of Everything You Got," and "Home On Christmas Day" keep the focus on everyday holiday scenes, while "A Very Merry Christmas" and "Tomorrow Is Christmas Day" add bright, direct Yuletide themes.
There is also plenty here for listeners who like recognizable Christmas titles with a country twist. "Jingle Bells," "Here Comes Santa Claus Again," and "Blue Christmas Lights" sit alongside Buck Owens originals and specialty pieces such as "Christmas Schottische" and "Santa's Gonna Come In A Stagecoach." The sequencing gives the album a varied pace, shifting from danceable traditions to more reflective moments without losing the seasonal thread.
Several songs lean into family, memory, and the quirks of holiday life. "All I Want For Christmas Is My Daddy," "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy (Daddy Looked A Lot Like Him)," and "It's Christmas Time For Everyone But Me" bring a comic edge, while "Christmas Ain't Christmas" and "Because It's Christmas Time" add plainspoken seasonal observation. "Christmas Time's A Comin'" and "Christmas Morning" help round out the record with a clear sense of anticipation and arrival.
For seasonal playlists, A Merry " Hee Haw " Christmas works well as a full-length album that can play through an entire evening without feeling repetitive. The closing bonus versions of "Toys For Tots" extend the set, and the mix of traditional pop music and country keeps the mood warm, light, and rooted in holiday storytelling. It is a practical choice for Christmas week, New Year downtime, and anyone looking for a festive album with a classic country voice.
