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VARIOUS - JOY: THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (10/19/18)

8/23/2018

Christmas Prelude (Trey Ivey)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Jody McBrayer)
Auld Lang Syne (TaRanda)
Silent Night (George Younce)
Joy To The World (Ann Downing)
Let The Lower Lights Be Burning (Janet Paschal)
Who Is He In Yonder Stall? (Collingsworth Family)
Celebration Medley (Triumphant)
I'll Be Home For Christmas (Doug Anderson)
We Wish You A Merry Christmas (The Perrys)
Love Lighting The Dark (The Taylors)
I Wonder As I Wander (Tracey Phillips)
Light A Candle (Wayne Haun)
Imagine This Christmas (4th + Main)
Carol of The Bells (Southern Raised)
Some Assembly Required (Tim Lovelace)
What Child Is This? (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
English Carol Medley (The Browns)
Go Tell It On The Mountain (Blaine Johnson)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Lillie Knauls)

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Let's celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as StowTown Records proudly presents the second collection from the Heart & Soul Series. JOY is a compilation of Christmas favorites by some of today's most popular artists. From holiday classics to new compositions, instrumentals to sing-a-longs, JOY will usher in the season with the sounds of symphonies, children's choirs, and sweet voices of Christmases past, including a timeless recitation from the late George Younce.

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SUSAN BOYLE - A WONDERFUL WORLD (11/4/16)

11/5/2016

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1. What a Wonderful World
2. When I Fall in Love (feat. Nat King Cole)
3. Angels
4. Somewhere Out There (feat. Michael Bolton)
5. I Have a Dream
6. Always On My Mind
7. May You Never Be Alone
8. Mull of Kintyre
9. Like a Prayer
10. When You Wish Upon a Star

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When is a Christmas album not a Christmas album? Well that's just silly. It's not a Christmas album if it's not a Christmas album. But, across the pond, they call something a Christmas album if its released in the month or two before Christmas, no matter what it is.

Susan Boyle, the lady from Scotland who amazed a world that had judged her on her appearance by singing beautifully on Britain's version of America's Got Talent (known as The X Factor), is back with a non-Christmas album Christmas album (or vice-versa). That moment in time from 2009, whether they'll admit it or not, was one of the inspirations of NBC's The Voice. Because human beings pre-judge others for all sorts of reasons--appearance being just one. But what should count in music is the voice.

Anyway, after suffering a few health scares recently, Ms. Boyle has released an album designed to take advantage of the British definition of Christmas album without pissing off Americans. "A Wonderful World" does not contain a single Christmas song. Yet pretty much every song on the album is one that has received airplay during the festive season--beginning with the title cut (which is so clearly a spring and summer tune that we're all still scratching our heads after more than a decade of appearances on Christmas set lists). And the Disney favorite, "When You Wish Upon A Star" has been a seasonal standard for far longer, though it calls to mind crickets more than Christmas. Yes, even Madonna's "Like A Prayer" has puzzlingly popped up at Christmas time since its original release in 1989. Boyle has released two actual Christmas albums so far, so I think this was a very intelligent strategy on her part. An album that tugs at Christmas heartstrings without a single sleigh bell or Santa sighting is probably going to be a popular gift this Christmas.

Boyle avoids a potential pitfall by not including "My Favorite Things" (though that's more an American controversy anyway). But the unfortunate trend of "duets with dead people" continues as Susan digs up Nat King Cole for "When I Fall In Love". Michael Bolton also makes an appearance (no, he isn't dead yet). And you already know that Boyle has an angel's voice.

"A Wonderful World" is not on my shopping list this Christmas. But, for people who love this sort of thing, this is the sort of thing they love. Shop around, though. Haven't seen one yet, but there's bound to be a bonus track edition "Somewhere Out There"...doncha think?

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JORDAN SMITH - TIS THE SEASON (10/28/16)

9/20/2016

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Color me shocked, but Jordan did not include "Mary Did You Know" on his coming Christmas album. Here it is anyway, in a fine performance from "The Voice".

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
2. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
3. Grown-Up Christmas List
4. You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
5. Silent Night
6. What Child Is This
7. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
9. O Holy Night (ft. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir)
10. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
11. The Christmas Song
12. Ave Maria (ft. Maria Aleida)

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Jordan Smith will release his very first holiday album Tis The Season via LightWorkers/Republic Records, produced by the legendary Grammy Award winning David Foster.

Tis The Season sees JORDAN take on 12 Christmas classics with his own stunning style, spirit, and soul. These include standards such as Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, and O Holy Night featuring the Grammy and Emmy Award winning The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Among the albums’ many highlights, “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” is a modern take on the timeless classic, and is Jordan’s personal favorite. It’s the perfect soundtrack to the 2016 holiday season.

This fall, he joins Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith for their annual Holiday tour. It kicks off November 11 at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, and plays through December 18 in major markets across the country.

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SARAH McLACHLAN - WONDERLAND (10/21/16)

9/19/2016

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1. The Christmas Song
2. Angels We Have Heard On High
3. Let It Snow
4. White Christmas
5. O Come All Ye Faithful
6. Go Tell It On The Mountain
7. Away In A Manger
8. Winter Wonderland
9. Huron Carol
10. Silver Bells
11. O Holy Night

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It's been a decade since Sarah McLachlan released "Wintersong", so it does feel like we're due another Christmas album from her. Of course, that doesn't count last year's "Classic Christmas Album" which included tracks from "Wintersong" plus some of the singles she's released over the years to showcase students from The Sarah McLachlan School. Newly recorded, "Wonderland" is a cross-section of traditional hymns and more modern favorites like "Silver Bells," "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire," "Winter Wonderland," and "Let It Snow". No newly written pieces, here, and that should make "Wonderland" an easy listen for folks who like their Christmas albums warm and familiar.

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NEIL DIAMOND - ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS (10/28/16)

9/16/2016

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1. O Holy Night
2. Do You Hear What I Hear
3. Christmas Prayers
4. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
5. Mary's Boy Child
6. Silent Night
7. Go Tell It On The Mountain
8. Children, Go Where I Send Thee
9. Christmas In Killarney
10. The Christmas Medley
"Deluxe" (Target) bonus tracks:
We Three Kings
#1 Record For Christmas

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Acoustic Christmas is the new holiday album from Neil Diamond on Capitol Records. Set for release on October. 28 and followed Nov. 11 by a vinyl version, the holiday collection includes new material alongside Diamond's singular renditions of yuletide classics. Acoustic Christmas was produced by Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M.) and Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan), the pair behind Diamond's previous release, 2014's Melody Road. The new holiday album is distinguished by an intimacy reminiscent of what Lee refers to as parlor music, small family groups singing together at home, and, of course, Diamond's inimitable voice, which the producer likens to hot chocolate. The profound and legendary singer/songwriter has enjoyed a global career spanning five decades, and has sold a staggering 125+ million albums, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

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AMY GRANT - TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS (10/21/16)

9/15/2016

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1. Tennessee Christmas
2. To Be Together
3. Christmas For You And Me
4. Melancholy Christmas
5. December
6. White Christmas
7. Joy To The World
8. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
9. Baby, It's Cold Outside
10. Christmas Don't Be Late
11. Still Can t Sleep
12. Another Merry Christmas
13. O Come, All Ye Faithful

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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.

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VARIOUS - BIG CITY CHRISTMAS (11/18/16)

9/14/2016

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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!

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VARIOUS - JOY: THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (10/19/18)

SUSAN BOYLE - A WONDERFUL WORLD (11/4/16)

JORDAN SMITH - TIS THE SEASON (10/28/16)

SARAH McLACHLAN - WONDERLAND (10/21/16)

NEIL DIAMOND - ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS (10/28/16)

AMY GRANT - TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS (10/21/16)

VARIOUS - BIG CITY CHRISTMAS (11/18/16)

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