If you're tired of every Country Christmas collection using the same ten songs, including Kellie Pickler's "Santa Baby" over and over again, Target stores can put a stop to that this Tuesday (October 11). Kellie's brand new recording of "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree"--and a host of other new stuff--is included on the Target Exclusive CD "A Very Country Christmas". Other new recordings on the collection include Brad Paisley singing "What Child Is This", Ronnie Dunn offering "Silent Night", Chris Young's "O Holy Night", Jake Owen's version of "Mele Kalikimaka", and the Lunabelles tackle "The Christmas Song". "A Very Country Christmas" also contains previously released selections from Carrie Underwood ("Do You Hear What I Hear") and Sara Evans ("O Come All Ye Faithful").
Target averages 3 or more exclusive seasonal sets each year. We know Jim Brickman has a set slated to be a Target exclusive come November. But that only makes 2. Hmmm.
Target averages 3 or more exclusive seasonal sets each year. We know Jim Brickman has a set slated to be a Target exclusive come November. But that only makes 2. Hmmm.
Country is also the theme of the annual Kohl's For Kids CD. And though the tracks on the Kohl's Exclusive "Have Yourself A Merry Little Country Christmas" are previously released, the CD costs a mere $5 and 100% of the net profits support kids education and health initiatives via Kohl's Cares. I generally pick one up for the cause--or at least I have since Tim Neely (author of The Goldmine Christmas Record Price Guide) first brought these to my attention a few years back (and I certainly thank him for the tip this year, as well). You can pick this one up at Kohl's stores or order it online. Here's the track list:
A Holly Jolly Christmas by Alan Jackson
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Martina McBride
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Lonestar
Santa Baby by Kellie Pickler
The First Noël by Carrie Underwood
O Little Town Of Bethlehem by Kenny Chesney
I'll Be Home For Christmas by Sara Evans
Frosty The Snowman by Willie Nelson
O Holy Night by Danny Gokey
Silent Night by Brad Paisley
The Christmas Song by Brooks & Dunn
Joy To The World by Dolly Parton
A Holly Jolly Christmas by Alan Jackson
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Martina McBride
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Lonestar
Santa Baby by Kellie Pickler
The First Noël by Carrie Underwood
O Little Town Of Bethlehem by Kenny Chesney
I'll Be Home For Christmas by Sara Evans
Frosty The Snowman by Willie Nelson
O Holy Night by Danny Gokey
Silent Night by Brad Paisley
The Christmas Song by Brooks & Dunn
Joy To The World by Dolly Parton
Barnes & Noble booksellers are usually good for an Exclusive track or two each holiday season, if not a full album. So far this year, the only record carrying the Barnes & Noble Exclusive tag is The Jimmies' "Mama Says Nog You Out"--which, you've got to admit, may be one of the best titles for a holiday album ever. The Jimmies make joyous rocking Children's music and last year offered a 5 track EP by this same name as a free download. Until Barnes & Noble posts a track list, we won't know whether they've rounded that into a full album or not. But the 5 tracks from last year were pretty good, as Kids Music goes--including "Oh Hanukkah" performed with a rockin' ska beat.
You might not think of Lowe's Home Improvement stores as a source of seasonal cheer, but they've made it a near annual tradition to carry an exclusive collection of Mannheim Steamroller music. This year's Lowe's Exclusive is entitled "Hometown" and it debuted this past Tuesday (October 4). Once again, a thank you to Tim Neely for bringing this one to our attention via Imwan. The music on the Lowe's Exclusive Mannheim Steamroller holiday sets is generally previously released material and they carry a regular new CD price tag ($13.98), but the CDs tend to be very popular and your local Lowes may already be sold out. Here's the track list for this one.
1. My Little Christmas Tree
2. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
3. Hallelujah
4. Something You Should Know (vocals)
5. Still, Still, Still (vocals)
6. Good King Wenceslas
7. White Christmas
8. Traditions of Christmas Music Box
9. Greensleeves
10. Above the Northern Lights (vocals)
11. Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue (vocals)
12. Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
13. Angels We Have Heard on High
14. Jingle Bells
1. My Little Christmas Tree
2. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
3. Hallelujah
4. Something You Should Know (vocals)
5. Still, Still, Still (vocals)
6. Good King Wenceslas
7. White Christmas
8. Traditions of Christmas Music Box
9. Greensleeves
10. Above the Northern Lights (vocals)
11. Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue (vocals)
12. Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
13. Angels We Have Heard on High
14. Jingle Bells
We previously mentioned that Wal-Mart has the exclusive on the upcoming Jackie Evancho Christmas album, and a few artists--like Michael Buble and Jigsaw Seen--are offering exclusive versions or configurations of their holiday sets through their own web stores. For the most part, you'll find exclusives such as these in POWDER BLUE on The List. We did make an exception on Justin Bieber's digital drop on iTunes on October 18th--that's really more of a head start than an exclusive. ;-) We'll keep you updated as things develop this season.
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