Under the Mistletoe

Justin Bieber entered the holiday market on November 1, 2011 with Under the Mistletoe, his first Christmas album and second studio release. The project arrived just as the seventeen-year-old was solidifying his status as a global pop force. He had already topped charts twice before, but this third number-one hit marked a unique milestone: it became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at the top of the US Billboard 200. The record blends original songwriting with traditional carols across fifteen tracks, showcasing a shift toward more mature vocal performances while keeping the teen pop energy intact.

Production duties were led by Scooter Braun, who curated a roster of collaborators that elevated the seasonal material. Guests included Usher on the title track, Mariah Carey on "Christmas Eve," Boyz II Men, Busta Rhymes, and country group The Band Perry. These appearances helped bridge the gap between standard holiday fare and contemporary R&B. The album sold approximately 210,000 copies in its opening week, securing simultaneous chart-topping positions on the Billboard 200 and the Top Holiday Albums chart. The Recording Industry Association of America later certified the collection double platinum for shipments exceeding two million units in the United States. [edit]