


On December 13, 2022, Clarkson performed the song, solo on the 22nd season finale of The Voice. In her review of the track on iHeartRadio, Ariel King wrote that the song proves both the singers' talent and what makes them such "incredible powerhouses" is how they perfectly blend their vocals for "a captivating listen". Reviewing the album for Vulture, Justin Curto highlighted the track as sounding as big as one would expect it to be. Upon its release, Randee Dawn of Today remarked that the song is exactly what one might expect from the singers, writing that it "bounces off each other with full-throated harmonies and high notes alike" and ends with a " big band-sounding flourish that will leave one's heart pounding for more. Instead of material gifts, the singers ask for answers on how they can achieve their outmost desire for Christmas, which is love. An uptempo big band pop Christmas anthem, the song lyrics sing of an appeal to Santa Claus. "Santa, Can't You Hear Me" was released by Atlantic Records on October 15, 2021, the day of the album's release. Following filming the 21st season of the American reality television series The Voice, Clarkson invited Grande to record the track with her.

"Santa, Can't You Hear Me" was written by Clarkson with Aben Eubanks and produced by Jason Halbert. The song was written by Clarkson with Aben Eubanks, with the song's track recording was produced by Jason Halbert. It is the second single from Clarkson's ninth studio album and second Christmas album, When Christmas Comes Around. " Santa, Can't You Hear Me" is a duet by American singers Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande.
