Bella Rios Debuts Magical Cover of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" Cover
BELLA RIOS
Debuts Magical Cover of
“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
Stream Her Gender-Flipped “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
NEW YORK, NY – November 14, 2025 – Rising singer-songwriter Bella Rios breathes new life into a beloved holiday classic with her rendition of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” With velvety-smooth vocals and a striking sense of control, Rios honors the original melody and rhythm while infusing the track with her own distinct sound, rising from a soft, dreamy opening to a soaring high note that embodies the timeless spirit of the holidays. Full of warmth and magic, the track distills the essence of the season into a hopeful, unifying message that invites families around the world to come together in celebration. PRESS HERE to listen.
Produced by GRAMMY-winning engineer Geoff Sanoff (Colbert Christmas, Bruce Springsteen, Jesse Malin), Rios’ expressive, soulful delivery brings a fresh perspective to the familiar favorite. Originally written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane for the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis and first performed by Judy Garland, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” has become the gold standard of holiday songs. The track follows last week’s gender-flipped take on “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” featuring singer-songwriter Benjamin Foley, a playful and empowering duet that reimagines the holiday classic through a modern lens.
Currently based in Nashville since her graduation from Princeton this spring, Rios is a vocal powerhouse able to pursue music full-time. Her talent and determination set her apart from the start. Even while juggling a full-time course load, Rios found time to write, record and release her own music – a testament to her blend of talent, discipline, and creative drive.
Her musical journey started when she first began learning classical piano at age five. Since then, she soaked up her parents’ collection of musical greats like Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Aerosmith, as well as contemporary icons like Adele, P!nk, and Lady Gaga. This mix of pop-rock influences is imbued in the singer-songwriter’s fearless music which tackles topics like the euphoria of love, crushing lows of heartbreak, and the vertigo-inducing peaks and valleys of mental health. As an ode to moving on to her next chapter, Rios released her Sophomore EP Right Now this past summer and tastemaker 1883 Magazine had this to say, “Bella Rios is making waves -- not just with her powerhouse vocals and heartfelt songwriting, but with her refreshing honesty about life, growth, and the emotions that fuel her art.”
Last year Rios released her debut EP Sincerely,, which got love from SPIN Magazine as well as MTV who featured lead single “Ever After” on their Spankin’ New channel. Her lyrics are relatably clear-headed and exceedingly fun to sing along to; her music has landed on TIDAL’s New Arrivals & Pop: Rising playlists, received support from Live Nation’s Ones To Watch via their #NowWatching playlist and can be heard in the Hulu Original movie Prom Dates. Rios makes music to be shared, whether in the form of her energetic live show, or a friend DM’ing a link to the vocal gymnastics in her uber-popular Tik Tok series (“Pressing Record Every Time a Song Gets Stuck in My Head”) which has garnered attention from Maren Morris, Sam Barber, X Ambassadors & more.
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