who wrote i don't want a lot for christmas

The song "I Don't Want a Lot for Christmas" was written by American singer-songwriter Stephanie Bentley. The song was recorded by American country music singer and actress Jo Dee Messina for her album Unmistakable: Love Songs. It was released in November 2012 as the lead single from the album, and was also included in the soundtrack for the 2012 romantic comedy film "Christmas in Palm Springs". The song was produced by Tommy Lee James and written by Jo Dee Messina, Stephanie Bentley, and Jason Sellers.