Lainey Wilson Nailed Elvis' Rock-n-Roll Spirit Covering "Santa Claus Is Back in Town"

Country star Lainey Wilson did a show-stopping cover of an Elvis Presley holiday classic during the Christmas at Graceland special on NBC on November 29. 

During Wilson's rendition of "Santa Claus Is Back in Town," she sang with a blues-y twang while grooving to the rhythm. Meanwhile, the rasp in her voice was on point, and the backup singers complemented the performance perfectly. Toward the end of the song, the piano breakdown was absolutely epic. Watch for yourself, above. 

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What to know about "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" by Elvis Presley

"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" is the opening track off Elvis Presley's iconic 1957 album Elvis' Christmas Album, which is also one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time (via Billboard). The track was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. 

"I still think Elvis Presley’s 'Santa Claus Is Back in Town' is hands down the sexiest Christmas song out there," Mandi Bierly of Entertainment Weekly wrote of the song. 

"[Presley] sure can make Christmas sound sexy," PopSugar wrote of "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" in 2016. 

"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" has also been featured in films such as the 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street, Iron Man 3, Bad Santa 2, and more. 

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"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" by Elvis Presley lyrics

Well, it's Christmas time, pretty baby
And the snow is falling on the ground
(Christmas, Christmas)
Well, it's Christmas time, pretty baby
And the snow is falling down
(Christmas, Christmas)
Well, you be a real good, little girl
Santa Claus is back in town (Christmas, Christmas)

Got no sleigh with reindeer
No sack on my back
You're gonna see me comin'
In a big black Cadillac

Oh-oh, it's Christmas time, pretty baby (Christmas, Christmas)
And the snow is falling on the ground (Christmas, Christmas)
Well, you be a real good, little baby
Santa Claus is back in town (Christmas, Christmas)

Hang up your pretty stockings
And turn off the light
Santa Claus is comin'
Down your chimney tonight

Oh-oh, it's Christmas time, pretty baby (Christmas, Christmas)
And the snow is falling on the ground (Christmas, Christmas)
Well, you be a real good, little baby
Santa Claus is back in town