Jimmy Fallon has officially kicked off the festive season with the release of his brand-new holiday single ‘Ugly Sweater’, featuring rising Nashville star Carter Faith. Out now via Republic Records, the track was written entirely by Fallon and produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, bringing with it a warm, twang-filled sound inspired by Conway Twitty and classic 1970s country duets. At its heart, the song tells the light-hearted story of a man who arrives at a Christmas party in an unfortunate outfit, only to discover that his fashion faux pas leads him straight to unexpected romance, cleverly captured in the playful lyric, “Pretty clear I’m no trendsetter / The only one in an ugly sweater…”
Carter Faith’s smooth, golden vocals add an effortless charm and sincerity to the track, elevating it beyond novelty into a genuinely sweet festive duet. The pairing showcases a surprisingly strong musical chemistry, blending Fallon’s humour with Faith’s rich country tone to create a seasonal song that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
‘Ugly Sweater’ follows Fallon’s recent success with his chart-topping comedy holiday album Holiday Seasoning, which featured an impressive lineup of collaborators including Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Justin Timberlake and LL COOL J. That project dominated both the Comedy and Holiday charts and cemented Fallon’s growing presence as a festive music fixture.
With this latest release, Fallon once again leans into the joy and chaos of the holiday season, delivering a song packed with humour, heart and mistletoe-ready charm, proving that even the worst Christmas jumper can lead to the best kind of holiday magic.
