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Amazon Music enlists Elton John and CMAT for UK Christmas song

Amazon Music has chosen Elton John and CMAT to record a new version of Elton's 1973 song ‘Step Into Christmas’ for its 2026 Amazon Original holiday song.

Elton John and CMAT

Elton John and CMAT

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Amazon Music has chosen Elton John and CMAT for its 2026 Amazon Original holiday song in the United Kingdom (UK), where the Christmas number one single is a major event.

Last year, Kylie Minogue took the UK Christmas number one with support from Amazon Music and the Alexa voice assistant.

Elton John and CMAT have recorded a new version of ‘Step Into Christmas’, a song Elton first released in 1973.

CMAT dressed as Elton John for Halloween this year. Elton later posted a teaser video of a Christmas tree featuring a CMAT doll as the fairy.

Elton John was recently named the first headliner for Apple’s new music venue in London.

“Their chemistry is undeniable, and this new version honours everything people love about the original while bringing something fresh and joyful for a whole new generation of fans,” said Laura Lukanz, head of Amazon Music UK.

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