1. The Christmas Song 2. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) 3. Under the Weather 4. There’s a New Kid in Town (feat. Alan Jackson) 5. Holly Jolly Christmas 6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 7. The First Noel (feat. Brad Paisley) 8. I’ll Be Home for Christmas 9. Silent Night (feat. Boyz II Men) 10. It Must Be Christmas CHRIS YOUNG WEB SITE PURCHASE FROM AMAZON |
Please note: This is a live performance clip and not the track as it will be on the album. Grammy-nominated country artist Chris Young presents his highly anticipated first Christmas releases. Featuring popular familiar tunes and brand new original songs, this release will be quickly added to fans' Christmas music collections. Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley and Boyz2Men all lend their talents each to a song making this release one of this years must-have releases.
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Loretta Lynn's only Christmas album to date was released in 1966...half a century ago. "Country Christmas", which contained the original version of "To Heck With Ole Santa Claus", has been repackaged and re-issued numerous times since then--somehow never including either side of her 1974 single, "Let's Put Christ Back In Christmas"/"Shadrack The Black Reindeer".
A few years ago, Loretta began letting people know she had a new Christmas album she intended to release, though she wanted her new non-holiday record (which ended up being this year's "Full Circle") to be released first. "White Christmas Blue" revisits many of the tracks from Loretta's "Country Christmas", includes a few Christmas carols not on that record, plus the title track, which is a new composition written by Loretta and Shawn Camp (who also provides backing vocals). Loretta is currently recovering at home, following surgery after a fall, but intends to be back on the road shortly. Now 84, the Coal Miner's Daughter is still in good voice and is usually working constantly. "White Christmas Blue" is scheduled to arrive on both vinyl and CD on October 7.
Amy Grant, one of the most iconic and beloved songwriters in Christian music, is set to release her first all new Christmas album nearly 20 years. Tennessee Christmas features an updated recording of the Amy Grant Christmas standard, Tennessee Christmas, 6 new songs and traditional Christmas favorites Baby, It's Cold Outside (featuring Vince Gill), O Come All Ye Faithful & Joy To The World. This brand new album showcases Amy's classic vocal with intimate and mellow arrangements, interspersed with personal stories and holiday memories. Featuring a team of acclaimed producers, this medley of seasonal tracks is sure to be a record that is returned to year after year.
Christmas music has become synonymous with Amy Grant over the years, which has led to over 2.7 million Christmas albums sold in her career. This season, Grant will embark on a west coast Christmas tour and stop at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee with husband Vince Gill for 9 shows. 1. White Christmas (Take 1) (The Four Lovers) 2. Jingle Bell Rock (Teresa Brewer) 3. Jingle Bells (Jive Version) (Pat Boone) 4. Papa Noel (Brenda Lee) 5. The Christmas Blues (Dean Martin) 6. Christmas Twist (Charlie Starr) 7. North Pole Rock (Cathy Sharpe) 8. Run Rudolph Run (Chuck Berry) 9. Christmas Spirits (Julia Lee) 10. Give Me A Kiss For Christmas (Johnny Houston) 11. This Year's Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt) 12. Snow (Rosemary Clooney) 13. Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer (Cadillacs) 14. I Want Elvis For Christmas (The Holly Twins) 15. Baby'S First Christmas (Connie Francis) 16. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Dean Martin) 17. Ol' Saint Nicholas (Doris Day) 18. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Pat Boone) PURCHASE FROM AMAZON 19. Jingle Bells (Ricky Nelson) 20. Rockin' Santa Claus (The Moods) 21. Merry Christmas Baby (Chuck Berry) 22. (I Want) A Beatle For Christmas (Patty Surbey & The Canadian V.I.P.S) 23. (I Want A) Rock And Roll Guitar (Johnny Preston) 24. Snow Shoe Thompson (Tennessee Ernie Ford) 25. Santa Claus Meets The Purple People Eater (Sheb Wooley) 26. Christmas Song (Ricky Nelson) 27. Nothin' For Christmas (Eartha Kitt) 28. Silent Night (Frankie Lymon) 29. Christmas Greetings (Spoken Words) (Ann-Margret) 30. Happy New Year Baby (Jo-Ann Campbell) - An unique compilation of Christmas songs from the wide range of Rhythm & Blues, Doo-Wop, Pop Crooners, and Rockabilly! - For the first time in the label's mighty long history, the Bear Family team sends its own 'Season's Greetings'! - A nostalgic Christmas celebration with 30 rarities from the years 1948-1968! - Included are an outtake by Frankie Valli's Four Lovers, a rare alternate version of Eartha Kitt's 'Santa Baby', two extremely rare radio broadcasts by Ricky Nelson, The Holly Twins featuring Eddie Cochran on guitar, and some previously unissued material by Charlie Starr, Johnny Houston, Frankie Lymon and Bill Haley & His Comets! - Famous Christmas hit classics are featured here by such legends as Doris Day, Dean Martin, Chuck Berry, Connie Francis, Pat Boone, Rosemary Clooney and many more! - Hear some lesser known jewels from tiny labels performed by Cathy Sharpe, The Moods, and Patty Surbey. Also included is a very rare 1966 Christmas message by Ann-Margret!- A unique compilation for your Christmas listening pleasure!
Mercury Nashville's Kacey Musgraves will release her very first holiday album, 'A Very Kacey Christmas' Featuring Leon Bridges, Willie Nelson & The Quebe Sisters on Friday, Oct. 28. Produced by Musgraves, Misa Arriaga and Kyle Ryan, the album features four festive original tracks, co-written by Musgraves, as well as covers of eight holiday favorites.
"Working on my first Christmas album has been one of the most enriching musical experiences I've ever had and I can't wait for everyone to hear it," said Musgraves. "I really wanted to create a whimsical throwback holiday record, one that evokes feelings of nostalgia and simpler times. I think that the fine musicians and brains that were a part of this project have helped me create a body of music that can be added to people s classic collections." To Musgraves, holiday music has always had a great combination of pop sensibilities and melodies, and when she began to work on the album, she knew she wanted to create something unique. It s been an exciting experience for her to watch these songs come alive. "It would have been easy to simply copy old versions of these songs that have been around forever, but it was very important for us to build arrangements that are totally new and very me." Inspired by Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters, Nat King Cole and the classic sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s, 'A Very Kacey Christmas' features the Grammy Award-winner's charming take on classic standards, as well as four original tracks to put her personal perspective on the holidays. "There can be a touch of sad feelings and memories during the holiday season for a lot of people so I knew when I went in to write I wanted to include all the emotions this time of year can bring out." It's tough to decide what the overall sound could be described as but Musgraves says it's "part Western Swing sprinkled with bits of classic pop, hazy Hawaiian moments and child-like fun, all coming to a nostalgic and melancholy end." |
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