The end of Stubby's is nigh. So I figured I'd update Not The List at least this one more time. Our artwork to the left, there, is the cover for Cleopatra's "Punk Rock Christmas 2" collection (because it's my favorite cover art of the season so far), due November 1 and including Tsunami Bombs, The Rumjacks, The Members, The Vibrators, Reagan Youth, Down By Law, Naked Aggression, Johnny Thunders and more.
Wanna hear a cool Christmas story? There's a band called Delta Rae. They've got a somewhat unique sound that combines Folk and Pop and Soul and a few other things. We just call 'em "Alt Pop Americana" for short. Until recently, Delta Rae was signed to Big Machine Records. That's the label that recently sold the rights to Taylor Swift's back catalog against her wishes. Taylor will be fine and she's promised to re-record everything beginning next year. But Delta Rae decided they wanted to go independent again (a decision made long before the Taylor Swift issue arose) and launched a Kickstarter campaign, hoping to raise $30,000 for their next project...and fearing that they might not make it. They raised that in 30 minutes. By the time the campaign closed, Delta Rae had raised nearly a half million dollars. They kept adding stretch goals as the pledges continued to come in. They met every stretch goal and then some. One of the final stretch goals was a digital Christmas album which all of their more than five thousand backers will receive FOR FREE. Delta Rae hasn't said when the Christmas album will be recorded (the original album they were shooting for wasn't due until spring 2020) or whether anyone other than their backers will get a chance to hear it (but why waste a perfectly good Christmas album). So all the way at the bottom of this post, we've just listed them as "Possible". But isn't that a nice story?
Also, we've got the line-up of this year's Real Gone Christmas releases, most of which are expected to be released around November 8. Here they are:
Jim Reeves: Twelve Songs Of Christmas (Expanded Edition)
Leroy Anderson: A Christmas Festival and Christmas Carols (The Complete Christmas Collection) (2-CD Set)
Stanley Black: Christmas Holiday For Romance (first-ever CD release!)
Chet Atkins: The Complete RCA and Columbia Christmas Recordings (2-CD Set)
Eugene Ormandy: The Complete Columbia Christmas Albums Collection
Great Songs Of Christmas: Classic Carols and Pop Favorites (a selection of songs from the Goodyear and Grants series)
Everyone seems quite intrigued by that last title. I know a Christmas music obsessive that made his own "Turning Rubber Into Gold" Christmas comp from the Goodyear collections. Thanks to Chip at The Yule Log, we now know the tracks on that one and, included in their number are two tracks from Gary Puckett that have not made it to CD in all the many years since they first appeared on vinyl, "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" and "O Holy Night". Here's the full list of tracks (not necessarily in order):
O Come All Ye Faithful / Gesu Bambino......Percy Faith
Ring Christmas Bells / The First Noel / We Wish You A Merry Christmas......Frank DeVol & The Rainbow Strings
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen......Andre Previn
The Holly And The Ivy / We Wish You A Merry Christmas......Andre Previn
Hark The Herald Angels Sing......Andre Previn
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear......Andre Kostelanetz
The Christmas Song......Johnny Mathis
Hark The Herald Angels Sing......Ray Conniff
We Wish You A Merry Christmas......Ray Conniff
Away In The Manger (with Percy Faith and his Orchestra)......Mahalia Jackson
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer......The Harry Simeone Chorale
Christmas Is......The Harry Simeone Chorale
The Christmas Waltz......Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence
Silent Night......Mark Lindsay
O Little Town Of Bethlehem......Mark Lindsay
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear......Gary Puckett
O Holy Night......Gary Puckett
What Child Is This......Mark Lindsay
We Need A Little Christmas......Skitch Henderson
Christmas Medley......Peter Nero
It's expected that there will be more albums in that series in the years ahead. OK. On with Not The List.
Wanna hear a cool Christmas story? There's a band called Delta Rae. They've got a somewhat unique sound that combines Folk and Pop and Soul and a few other things. We just call 'em "Alt Pop Americana" for short. Until recently, Delta Rae was signed to Big Machine Records. That's the label that recently sold the rights to Taylor Swift's back catalog against her wishes. Taylor will be fine and she's promised to re-record everything beginning next year. But Delta Rae decided they wanted to go independent again (a decision made long before the Taylor Swift issue arose) and launched a Kickstarter campaign, hoping to raise $30,000 for their next project...and fearing that they might not make it. They raised that in 30 minutes. By the time the campaign closed, Delta Rae had raised nearly a half million dollars. They kept adding stretch goals as the pledges continued to come in. They met every stretch goal and then some. One of the final stretch goals was a digital Christmas album which all of their more than five thousand backers will receive FOR FREE. Delta Rae hasn't said when the Christmas album will be recorded (the original album they were shooting for wasn't due until spring 2020) or whether anyone other than their backers will get a chance to hear it (but why waste a perfectly good Christmas album). So all the way at the bottom of this post, we've just listed them as "Possible". But isn't that a nice story?
Also, we've got the line-up of this year's Real Gone Christmas releases, most of which are expected to be released around November 8. Here they are:
Jim Reeves: Twelve Songs Of Christmas (Expanded Edition)
Leroy Anderson: A Christmas Festival and Christmas Carols (The Complete Christmas Collection) (2-CD Set)
Stanley Black: Christmas Holiday For Romance (first-ever CD release!)
Chet Atkins: The Complete RCA and Columbia Christmas Recordings (2-CD Set)
Eugene Ormandy: The Complete Columbia Christmas Albums Collection
Great Songs Of Christmas: Classic Carols and Pop Favorites (a selection of songs from the Goodyear and Grants series)
Everyone seems quite intrigued by that last title. I know a Christmas music obsessive that made his own "Turning Rubber Into Gold" Christmas comp from the Goodyear collections. Thanks to Chip at The Yule Log, we now know the tracks on that one and, included in their number are two tracks from Gary Puckett that have not made it to CD in all the many years since they first appeared on vinyl, "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" and "O Holy Night". Here's the full list of tracks (not necessarily in order):
O Come All Ye Faithful / Gesu Bambino......Percy Faith
Ring Christmas Bells / The First Noel / We Wish You A Merry Christmas......Frank DeVol & The Rainbow Strings
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen......Andre Previn
The Holly And The Ivy / We Wish You A Merry Christmas......Andre Previn
Hark The Herald Angels Sing......Andre Previn
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear......Andre Kostelanetz
The Christmas Song......Johnny Mathis
Hark The Herald Angels Sing......Ray Conniff
We Wish You A Merry Christmas......Ray Conniff
Away In The Manger (with Percy Faith and his Orchestra)......Mahalia Jackson
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer......The Harry Simeone Chorale
Christmas Is......The Harry Simeone Chorale
The Christmas Waltz......Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence
Silent Night......Mark Lindsay
O Little Town Of Bethlehem......Mark Lindsay
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear......Gary Puckett
O Holy Night......Gary Puckett
What Child Is This......Mark Lindsay
We Need A Little Christmas......Skitch Henderson
Christmas Medley......Peter Nero
It's expected that there will be more albums in that series in the years ahead. OK. On with Not The List.
OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE UNKNOWN
But you've got two weeks (until 9/14) to get in on the early "partnership"/crowdfunding/bundlemania/pre-order with Leah. Official release could be as early as late September or as late as November. Why deal with such uncertainty? Get your order in now. Just sayin'
LEAH--"Ancient Winter" (Winter themed set combining Folk, Celtic, Rock & Classical)
LEAH--"Ancient Winter" (Vinyl version of above; color vinyl already sold out)
JULY 19
DAVE STRYKER--"Eight Track Christmas" (Guitar-centric Trio Jazz in the tradition of Wes Montgomery)
AUGUST 23
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND OF COLOGNE--"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (New Orleans Jazz & Blues from German 7-piece)
SEPTEMBER 13
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of 2018 CD)
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Limited Red and Green vinyl version of above)
SEPTEMBER 14
VIVA ACOUSTICA--"Christmas Eve" (Blend of instrumental Jazz and Country from Russian group; there will probably be CDs, but you'll probably have to go to Russia to get them)
SEPTEMBER 20
SEAY--"A Winter Blessing - The Gift" (CD version of New Age vocalist's album released digitally in 2018)
BRYNN STANLEY--"Classic Christmas" (Jazz vocalist in a classic Big Band/Lush Orchestra setting)
VARIOUS--"Let's Make Every Day A Christmas Day" (Vintage R&B collection from Jasmine label)
SEPTEMBER 27
ISTHMUS BRASS--"We Need A Little Christmas" (Wisconsin Brass ensemble's second holiday platter)
VINCE GILL--"The Christmas Collection" (Wide release black vinyl version of 2018 Cracker Barrel Exclusive)
BRENDA LEE--"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree: The Decca Christmas Recordings" (New vinyl; old music)
RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO--"More Sounds of Christmas" (First domestic CD release of Lewis' second Christmas set)
RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO--"More Sounds of Christmas" (Vinyl version of above)
DIANA ROSS--"Wonderful Christmas Time" (Vinyl version of last year's CD)
THE TEMPTATIONS--"Christmas Card" (Vinyl re-issue of 1970 Motown release)
OCTOBER 4
JONATHAN BUTLER--"Christmas Together" (2nd Xmas album from Jazz guitarist; many Smooth Jazz guests)
CHICAGO--"Chicago Christmas 2019" (37th album from horn driven Classic Rock group)
JOSEPH FULLER--"Christmas In The City" (Live outing from Christian Classical Crossover pianist)
LOS LOBOS--"Llego Navidad" (First official commercial Christmas album from Tex Mex Rock combo)
VARIOUS--"The Best of Christmas Grass" (Bluegrass from the "Christmas Grass" series)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Grass: The Instrumentals" (Bluegrass from the "Christmas Grass" series)
VARIOUS--"NOW Country Christmas" (Latest from the NOW empire)
OCTOBER 11
RAY CONIFF--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Collectors vinyl of 1962 album; had been due last November)
AMY GRANT--"Home For Christmas" (First time on vinyl for Amy's 1992 classic)
AMY GRANT--"Christmas" (3-LP vinyl set plus bonus 45 with 2 exclusive tracks)
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND--"A Jazzy Little Christmas" (Southern Gospel artist)
ANDY WILLIAMS--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile Blue Vinyl reissue of 1963 classic delayed from last year)
SOUNDTRACK--"Love Actually" (Limited Edition Candy Cane vinyl from Real Gone)
OCTOBER 18
BLACKHAWK--"The Spirit of Christmas" (Classic Country group)
THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY--"A True Family Christmas" (Southern Gospel family's third)
CHARLIE DANIELS--"Christmas Classics" (Traditional fare collected from Daniels' earlier Christmas sets)
THE ERWINS--"What Christmas Really Means" (CCM/Worship group)
KEN GRIFFIN--"Back For Christmas" (Traditional holiday and non-holiday fare from late organist)
JEWEL--"Joy: A Holiday Collection" (20th Anniversary vinyl reissue of Folk Pop singer's Xmas set)
DONNA KING--"All The Lights" (Nashville based Christian/Gospel artist whose 2013 set was quite enjoyable)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"Christmas (35th Anniversary Edition)" (Limited Edition vinyl reissue)
LEON REDBONE--"Christmas Island" (Import CD reissue of the late singer's Christmas set, feat. Dr. John)
VARIOUS--"Carols: The Sounds of Christmas" (Smooth Jazz collection from Trippin N Rhythm label)
OCTOBER 25
ANA GASTEYER--"Sugar And Booze" (A mix of Jazz and humor from from SNL cast member)
ANA GASTEYER--"Sugar And Booze" (Vinyl version of above)
TRINI LOPEZ--"My Christmas Gift To You" (Re-issue--with different title--of singer's 2017 Christmas album)
OAK RIDGE BOYS--"Down Home Christmas" (Country act's EIGHTH holiday album)
WHITEHORSE--"Winter Classic" (Vinyl issue of last year's set from Canadian duo)
NOVEMBER 1
MITCH RYDER--"Christmas Take A Ride" (Vinyl version of last year's set from Detroit Rocker)
VANDALS--"Oi To The World Live" (Punk band's classic 2002 holiday concert on CD for first time)
VANDALS--"Oi To The World Live" (First time on vinyl, as well. Limited edition white vinyl)
VARIOUS--"An All Star Salute To Christmas" (Looks to be a re-issue of eclectic 2009 2-CD set)
VARIOUS--"Prog Rock Christmas" (Features Steve Morse, Annie Halsam, and more)
VARIOUS--"Prog Rock Christmas" (Vinyl version of above; red or white)
VARIOUS--"Punk Rock Christmas 2" (Cleopatra follow up to 2015 comp)
VARIOUS--"Punk Rock Christmas 2" (Red vinyl version of above)
NOVEMBER 8
NATALIE COLE--"Holly & Ivy" (25th Anniversary reissue from Craft Recordings; remastered)
NATALIE COLE--"Holly & Ivy" (Vinyl version of above; 180gm collector's grade vinyl)
NOVEMBER 9
NEON SWING X-PERIENCE--"O Howly Night" (Pennsylvania Neo-Swing Jump Jive and Rock band)
NOVEMBER 18
GERALD KRAMPL--"Advent & Christmas" (2 album set of Neo-Classical/New Age solo piano)
NOVEMBER 22
CHICAGO--"Chicago Christmas 2019" (Vinyl version of CD released October 4)
SHE & HIM--"A Very She & Him Christmas" (Barnes & Nobel Vinyl Exclusive version of 2011 album; the "exclusive" is likely the color of the vinyl, but no details as yet)
TBA
92 Keys (Pop/Classical Crossover duet of piano and violin; check out their 2015 cover of "Carol Of The Bells")
Backstreet Boys (They're back, ai'ight?)
Wade Bowen (Texas Country/Red Dirt singer; he describes it as a "throwback sounding record")
Lincoln Brewster--"A Mostly Acoustic Christmas Album" (NOV) (Canadian CCM artist)
Campbell & Green (NOV) (Canadian husband and wife Folk Pop duo)
Elizabeth Chan--"If The Fates Allow" (OCT) (Her 8th in 8 years)
Cher (nuff said)
Clean Pete (Dutch Pop/Rock twin sister duo)
Glenn Crytzer Orchestra--"Underneath The Mistletoe" (Sounds of the Jazz Age and Swing Era; 11 originals, 9 classics; crowdfunded through Kickstarter)
Death Cat--"Death Cat vs. X-Mas" (Experimental Punk multi-media group)
Faith Angelina Dixon (New Age piano from 13 year old prodigy)
Pasquale Esposito (Italian tenor)
Tatiana Eva-Marie (Brooklyn based 30s style Jazz vocalist)
Luke Evans (Actor known for roles in Beauty & The Beast and the Fast & Furious series)
Faithful Journey (Southern Gospel quartet from the MidWest)
Folk Hymnal--"Incarnation Songs, Vol. II" (Christian Folk follow up to last year's Christmas EP; Kickstarter funded)
Lennie Gallant (Canadian Country star who had one of the best Christmas singles of 2018)
Kellie Haddock (Christian singer songwriter)
Keb Mo (Just a rumor, but a well-sourced one)
Dave Koz--"Gifts of The Season" (Smooth Jazz)
Rachel Leahcar (Australian Pop and Classical singer)
Michael Lington--"A Foreign Affair Christmas" (Danish American Smooth Jazz saxman; lots of guest stars)
Chris Mann (Former Voice contestant who released a Christmas EP in 2012)
Natalie McMaster (Canadian Celtic fiddler)
Lea Michele (Former Glee star)
Ne-Yo (Soul/R&B)
The New West Symphony & Chorus (70 member choir and orchestra)
Oversight Gallery (Indie Emo band from Indiana)
Dolly Parton (Country superstar says this is definite and will be accompanied by a Christmas tour)
Jim Reeves--"Twelve Songs of Christmas"
Kate Rusby (Fifth Christmas set from British Folk artist)
Andrew Ryan (L.A. based Jazz Pop artist)
Salt of the Sound (Ambient Christian Vocal duo)
Dylan Scott (Country)
The Seekers (The band is officially retired; this will be a collection of past Christmas songs, many rare and possibly some unreleased)
Silent Winters (Canadian Folk duo)
Slobberbone (Alt Country band from Texas)
Smashing Pumpkins (Billy seems pretty stoked by the idea)
Sovereign Grace (Worship group planning 3rd Christmas album)
Larry Stewart (Country set from one of the vocalists from Restless Heart)
Joe Stilgoe (Neo-Swing singer/songwriter)
Rick Wakeman--"Christmas Portraits" (Late NOV) (Solo piano from former Yes keyboard artist)
Olivia West--"Hurry Up Santa" (Country Pop; Kickstarter)
Phil Wickham (Second Christmas set from CCM artist)
Robbie Williams ("Millennium" singer, formerly of Take That)
Various--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 5" (Yet another indispensable collection of Surf Rock, etc., from Double Crown)
POSSIBLE
Carolyn Broussard (Cajun Americana)
Delta Rae (Alt Pop Americana)
But you've got two weeks (until 9/14) to get in on the early "partnership"/crowdfunding/bundlemania/pre-order with Leah. Official release could be as early as late September or as late as November. Why deal with such uncertainty? Get your order in now. Just sayin'
LEAH--"Ancient Winter" (Winter themed set combining Folk, Celtic, Rock & Classical)
LEAH--"Ancient Winter" (Vinyl version of above; color vinyl already sold out)
JULY 19
DAVE STRYKER--"Eight Track Christmas" (Guitar-centric Trio Jazz in the tradition of Wes Montgomery)
AUGUST 23
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND OF COLOGNE--"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (New Orleans Jazz & Blues from German 7-piece)
SEPTEMBER 13
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Vinyl version of 2018 CD)
THE MONKEES--"Christmas Party" (Limited Red and Green vinyl version of above)
SEPTEMBER 14
VIVA ACOUSTICA--"Christmas Eve" (Blend of instrumental Jazz and Country from Russian group; there will probably be CDs, but you'll probably have to go to Russia to get them)
SEPTEMBER 20
SEAY--"A Winter Blessing - The Gift" (CD version of New Age vocalist's album released digitally in 2018)
BRYNN STANLEY--"Classic Christmas" (Jazz vocalist in a classic Big Band/Lush Orchestra setting)
VARIOUS--"Let's Make Every Day A Christmas Day" (Vintage R&B collection from Jasmine label)
SEPTEMBER 27
ISTHMUS BRASS--"We Need A Little Christmas" (Wisconsin Brass ensemble's second holiday platter)
VINCE GILL--"The Christmas Collection" (Wide release black vinyl version of 2018 Cracker Barrel Exclusive)
BRENDA LEE--"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree: The Decca Christmas Recordings" (New vinyl; old music)
RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO--"More Sounds of Christmas" (First domestic CD release of Lewis' second Christmas set)
RAMSEY LEWIS TRIO--"More Sounds of Christmas" (Vinyl version of above)
DIANA ROSS--"Wonderful Christmas Time" (Vinyl version of last year's CD)
THE TEMPTATIONS--"Christmas Card" (Vinyl re-issue of 1970 Motown release)
OCTOBER 4
JONATHAN BUTLER--"Christmas Together" (2nd Xmas album from Jazz guitarist; many Smooth Jazz guests)
CHICAGO--"Chicago Christmas 2019" (37th album from horn driven Classic Rock group)
JOSEPH FULLER--"Christmas In The City" (Live outing from Christian Classical Crossover pianist)
LOS LOBOS--"Llego Navidad" (First official commercial Christmas album from Tex Mex Rock combo)
VARIOUS--"The Best of Christmas Grass" (Bluegrass from the "Christmas Grass" series)
VARIOUS--"Christmas Grass: The Instrumentals" (Bluegrass from the "Christmas Grass" series)
VARIOUS--"NOW Country Christmas" (Latest from the NOW empire)
OCTOBER 11
RAY CONIFF--"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Collectors vinyl of 1962 album; had been due last November)
AMY GRANT--"Home For Christmas" (First time on vinyl for Amy's 1992 classic)
AMY GRANT--"Christmas" (3-LP vinyl set plus bonus 45 with 2 exclusive tracks)
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND--"A Jazzy Little Christmas" (Southern Gospel artist)
ANDY WILLIAMS--"Christmas Album" (Audiophile Blue Vinyl reissue of 1963 classic delayed from last year)
SOUNDTRACK--"Love Actually" (Limited Edition Candy Cane vinyl from Real Gone)
OCTOBER 18
BLACKHAWK--"The Spirit of Christmas" (Classic Country group)
THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY--"A True Family Christmas" (Southern Gospel family's third)
CHARLIE DANIELS--"Christmas Classics" (Traditional fare collected from Daniels' earlier Christmas sets)
THE ERWINS--"What Christmas Really Means" (CCM/Worship group)
KEN GRIFFIN--"Back For Christmas" (Traditional holiday and non-holiday fare from late organist)
JEWEL--"Joy: A Holiday Collection" (20th Anniversary vinyl reissue of Folk Pop singer's Xmas set)
DONNA KING--"All The Lights" (Nashville based Christian/Gospel artist whose 2013 set was quite enjoyable)
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER--"Christmas (35th Anniversary Edition)" (Limited Edition vinyl reissue)
LEON REDBONE--"Christmas Island" (Import CD reissue of the late singer's Christmas set, feat. Dr. John)
VARIOUS--"Carols: The Sounds of Christmas" (Smooth Jazz collection from Trippin N Rhythm label)
OCTOBER 25
ANA GASTEYER--"Sugar And Booze" (A mix of Jazz and humor from from SNL cast member)
ANA GASTEYER--"Sugar And Booze" (Vinyl version of above)
TRINI LOPEZ--"My Christmas Gift To You" (Re-issue--with different title--of singer's 2017 Christmas album)
OAK RIDGE BOYS--"Down Home Christmas" (Country act's EIGHTH holiday album)
WHITEHORSE--"Winter Classic" (Vinyl issue of last year's set from Canadian duo)
NOVEMBER 1
MITCH RYDER--"Christmas Take A Ride" (Vinyl version of last year's set from Detroit Rocker)
VANDALS--"Oi To The World Live" (Punk band's classic 2002 holiday concert on CD for first time)
VANDALS--"Oi To The World Live" (First time on vinyl, as well. Limited edition white vinyl)
VARIOUS--"An All Star Salute To Christmas" (Looks to be a re-issue of eclectic 2009 2-CD set)
VARIOUS--"Prog Rock Christmas" (Features Steve Morse, Annie Halsam, and more)
VARIOUS--"Prog Rock Christmas" (Vinyl version of above; red or white)
VARIOUS--"Punk Rock Christmas 2" (Cleopatra follow up to 2015 comp)
VARIOUS--"Punk Rock Christmas 2" (Red vinyl version of above)
NOVEMBER 8
NATALIE COLE--"Holly & Ivy" (25th Anniversary reissue from Craft Recordings; remastered)
NATALIE COLE--"Holly & Ivy" (Vinyl version of above; 180gm collector's grade vinyl)
NOVEMBER 9
NEON SWING X-PERIENCE--"O Howly Night" (Pennsylvania Neo-Swing Jump Jive and Rock band)
NOVEMBER 18
GERALD KRAMPL--"Advent & Christmas" (2 album set of Neo-Classical/New Age solo piano)
NOVEMBER 22
CHICAGO--"Chicago Christmas 2019" (Vinyl version of CD released October 4)
SHE & HIM--"A Very She & Him Christmas" (Barnes & Nobel Vinyl Exclusive version of 2011 album; the "exclusive" is likely the color of the vinyl, but no details as yet)
TBA
92 Keys (Pop/Classical Crossover duet of piano and violin; check out their 2015 cover of "Carol Of The Bells")
Backstreet Boys (They're back, ai'ight?)
Wade Bowen (Texas Country/Red Dirt singer; he describes it as a "throwback sounding record")
Lincoln Brewster--"A Mostly Acoustic Christmas Album" (NOV) (Canadian CCM artist)
Campbell & Green (NOV) (Canadian husband and wife Folk Pop duo)
Elizabeth Chan--"If The Fates Allow" (OCT) (Her 8th in 8 years)
Cher (nuff said)
Clean Pete (Dutch Pop/Rock twin sister duo)
Glenn Crytzer Orchestra--"Underneath The Mistletoe" (Sounds of the Jazz Age and Swing Era; 11 originals, 9 classics; crowdfunded through Kickstarter)
Death Cat--"Death Cat vs. X-Mas" (Experimental Punk multi-media group)
Faith Angelina Dixon (New Age piano from 13 year old prodigy)
Pasquale Esposito (Italian tenor)
Tatiana Eva-Marie (Brooklyn based 30s style Jazz vocalist)
Luke Evans (Actor known for roles in Beauty & The Beast and the Fast & Furious series)
Faithful Journey (Southern Gospel quartet from the MidWest)
Folk Hymnal--"Incarnation Songs, Vol. II" (Christian Folk follow up to last year's Christmas EP; Kickstarter funded)
Lennie Gallant (Canadian Country star who had one of the best Christmas singles of 2018)
Kellie Haddock (Christian singer songwriter)
Keb Mo (Just a rumor, but a well-sourced one)
Dave Koz--"Gifts of The Season" (Smooth Jazz)
Rachel Leahcar (Australian Pop and Classical singer)
Michael Lington--"A Foreign Affair Christmas" (Danish American Smooth Jazz saxman; lots of guest stars)
Chris Mann (Former Voice contestant who released a Christmas EP in 2012)
Natalie McMaster (Canadian Celtic fiddler)
Lea Michele (Former Glee star)
Ne-Yo (Soul/R&B)
The New West Symphony & Chorus (70 member choir and orchestra)
Oversight Gallery (Indie Emo band from Indiana)
Dolly Parton (Country superstar says this is definite and will be accompanied by a Christmas tour)
Jim Reeves--"Twelve Songs of Christmas"
Kate Rusby (Fifth Christmas set from British Folk artist)
Andrew Ryan (L.A. based Jazz Pop artist)
Salt of the Sound (Ambient Christian Vocal duo)
Dylan Scott (Country)
The Seekers (The band is officially retired; this will be a collection of past Christmas songs, many rare and possibly some unreleased)
Silent Winters (Canadian Folk duo)
Slobberbone (Alt Country band from Texas)
Smashing Pumpkins (Billy seems pretty stoked by the idea)
Sovereign Grace (Worship group planning 3rd Christmas album)
Larry Stewart (Country set from one of the vocalists from Restless Heart)
Joe Stilgoe (Neo-Swing singer/songwriter)
Rick Wakeman--"Christmas Portraits" (Late NOV) (Solo piano from former Yes keyboard artist)
Olivia West--"Hurry Up Santa" (Country Pop; Kickstarter)
Phil Wickham (Second Christmas set from CCM artist)
Robbie Williams ("Millennium" singer, formerly of Take That)
Various--"Seasonal Favorites, Vol. 5" (Yet another indispensable collection of Surf Rock, etc., from Double Crown)
POSSIBLE
Carolyn Broussard (Cajun Americana)
Delta Rae (Alt Pop Americana)
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