Album: Happy Christmas

Introduction
"Happy Christmas" is a vacation studio album by American singer and starlet Jessica Simpson, launched on November 22, 2010. The album is her seventh studio album, and her 2nd holiday album following "ReJoyce: The Christmas Album", which was released in 2004. The album features a mix of timeless Christmas tunes along with new originals, showcasing Simpson's effective vocals and individual discuss the holiday season.

Background and Production
Jessica Simpson started working on "Happy Christmas" after completing her VH1 reality reveal "The Price of Beauty" earlier that year. Excited about the opportunity to take on another Christmas album, Simpson worked together with a number of popular songwriters and producers, including The Dream, Tricky Stewart, and Aaron Pearce. The album was mainly produced by Pearce, who has worked with artists like Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Stevie Wonder.

"Happy Christmas" was recorded at various tape-recording studios in New York, Atlanta, and Nashville. The album was launched by Primary Wave Records, a label that Jessica Simpson signed with after parting methods with her longtime label, Epic Records.

Tracklist and Musical Style
"Happy Christmas" features an overall of eleven tracks, combining timeless Christmas tunes with some new original tracks. The album starts with the popular carol "My Only Wish", adding a soulful and contemporary touch to the traditional tune. Other classics featured on the album include "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel", and "O Holy Night". These tracks highlight Simpson's effective vocals and ability to transform classics into something fresh and new, while still protecting their standard beauty.

The album also consists of new initial songs such as "Merry Christmas Baby" and "Mistletoe", which showcase Simpson's signature pop sound combined with holiday-themed lyrics. In addition, the album features a cover of the Paul McCartney's hit "Wonderful Christmastime", adding Simpson's twist to the much-loved tune.

A significant aspect of "Happy Christmas" is Simpson's collaborations with other prominent artists. She duets with legendary singer John Mellencamp on the popular holiday tune "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)", providing a special performance of the John Lennon classic. Simpson also coordinate with pop-opera vocalist Il Divo for a stunning performance of "O Come, Oh Come Emmanuel".

Important Reception and Commercial Performance
"Happy Christmas" received moderate evaluations from music critics. Some applauded Simpson's vocals and her blend of standard and modern vacation tunes, while others criticized the production and felt that the album did not stand apart from other vacation releases.

In spite of critical reviews, the album experienced moderate commercial success. It debuted at number 123 on the United States Billboard 200 chart, selling over 8,000 copies in its first week. The album ultimately peaked at number 58 on the chart and went on to offer an overall of 50,000 copies in the United States.

Conclusion
"Happy Christmas" marked Jessica Simpson's go back to the vacation category after 6 years, providing fans with a mix of traditional and original holiday tunes. The album showcased Simpson's vocal capabilities and her capability to put her own spin on standard favorites. Although consulted with blended vital reception, "Happy Christmas" demonstrates Jessica Simpson's natural style for integrating pop and holiday music, supplying a festive soundtrack for the holiday season.