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54th CMA Awards

54th CMA Awards

Carrie Underwood my Gift

My Gift features a combination of beloved traditional favorites celebrating the spiritual nature of the holiday, as well as several new originals. The original songs “Let There Be Peace” and “Sweet Baby Jesus” are written by Underwood, Brett James, and David Garcia. In addition to a very special appearance by Underwood’s 5-year-old son, Isaiah Fisher, on the holiday classic that inspired the album title, “Little Drummer Boy,” My Gift also features her first collaboration with John Legend, on the original track, “Hallelujah,” written by Legend and Toby Gad. 1. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 2. O Come All Ye Faithful 3. Let There Be Peace 4. Little Drummer Boy (fT Isaiah Fisher) 5. Sweet Baby Jesus 6. Hallelujah (Feat. John Legend) (John Legend, Toby Gad) 7. O Holy Night 8. Mary, Did You Know? 9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 10. Away In A Manger 11. Silent Night

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Dolly Parton a holly Dolly Christmas

Dolly’s first holiday release in 30 years and includes some of the timeless Christmas songs we all know and love, as well as a few original tracks. Five of the 12 tracks were written solely by Dolly with one additional co-write with Kent Wells. Duet partners and featured artists on the album include some of Dolly’s dearest friends including Michael Bublé, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Darren and Rhonda Vincent, plus a special song with her brother, Randy Parton. 1. Holly Jolly Christmas 2. Christmas Is (feat. Miley Cyrus) 3. Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas (FEat. Michael Bublé) 4. Christmas On The Square 5. Circle Of Love - Dolly Parton 6. All I Want For Christmas Is You (Feat. Jimmy Fallon) 7. Comin’ Home For Christmas 8. Christmas Where We Are (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) 9. Pretty Paper (Feat. Willie Nelson) 10. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 11. You Are My Christmas (feat. Randy Parton) 12. Mary, Did You Know?

NOW that’s what I call music! r&B Christmas

NOW That’s What I Call Music! R&B Christmas presents 18 holiday tracks by the world’s biggest R&B stars, including John Legend’s version of “Silver Bells,” The Temptations’ “Silent Night,” Stevie Wonder’s “Someday At Christmas,” tracks by The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5 and more. The release is also available on crystal-clear 2LP vinyl. 1. Silver Bells - John Legend 2. Joy To The World - Whitney Houston 3. Happy Seasons - Earth, Wind & Fire 4. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway 5. Silent Night - The Temptations 6. White Christmas - The O’Jays 7. The Christmas Song - Babyface 8. Every Year, Every Christmas - Luther Vandross 9. Let It Snow - Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight 10. Someday At Christmas - Stevie Wonder 11. Come Home For Christmas - James Brown 12. Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter 13. Merry Christmas Baby- Otis Redding 14. Presents For Christmas - Solomon Burke 15. I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye 16. It’s Christmas Time - Smokey Robinson 17. My Favorite Things - The Supremes 18. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jackson 5

“Christmas is a great surprise to the world, and personally this Christmas continues the spirit of unexpected gifts. When I found out we were expecting our third child this December, I was surprised… to say the least,” said Chris. “Around that same time, I was starting to write for this Christmas project. As I sat down the concept came so quickly. Christmas is about celebrating a gift from God, a surprise child for Joseph and Mary, a true Miracle Of Love. For me, it is another gift to be able to write a song about the surprise of our third baby girl and the parallel story of the birth of Jesus. As a songwriter, I felt so inspired and loved how each line of these songs could have a double meanings.” 1. Miracle Of Love 2. All The World Awaits (Hosanna) 3. Christmas Day (feat. We The Kingdom) 4. His Name Is Wonderful 5. Little Drummer Boy 6. Hope Of Israel 7. Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)

Tori kelly A Tori Kelly Christmas

Kelly teamed up with 11-time GRAMMY® winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Scooter Braun as executive producers for the album. The timeless collection features two new holiday originals penned by Tori, and a wide range of beloved holiday songs, including a vocal collaboration with Babyface on “Let It Snow.” 1. Silent Night 2. 25th 3. Christmas time is here 4. joy to the world 5. Sleigh ride 6. o holy night 7. gift that keeps giving 8. elf interlude 9. let it snow 10. o come all ye faithful 11. go tell it on the mountain 12. this christmas 13. hallelujah

jojo December baby

Jojo is bringing the holiday cheer this year with her first-ever holiday album December Baby. The record features five brand new originals (“December Baby,” “Coming Home,” “Wrap Me Up,” “North Pole,” and “Wishlist”) alongside her take on holiday favorites like “Silent Night” and “The Christmas Song” plus collaborations with Jacob Collier and a duet with PJ Morton. 1. noelle (Feat. jacob collier) 2. have yourself a merry little christmas 3. o come all ye faithful 4. december baby 5. coming home 6. the christmas song 7. deck the halls 8. wrap me up 9. north pole 10. what child is this 11. silent night 12. wishlist 13. we wish you a merry christmas

Pentatonix we need a little christmas

Three-time Grammy® Award-winning and multiplatinum-selling artist Pentatonix announce their sixth holiday album, We Need A Little Christmas. The 5 previous albums from their holiday collection (which includes 2x platinum selling That’s Christmas To Me) have sold over 12.5 million albums worldwide. We Need A Little Christmas, the track was produced by Pentatonix and Ben Bram. The project is Aca-Amazing! 1. 12 days of christmas 2. rudolph 3. My favorite things 4. amazing grace 5. thank you 6. santa tell me 7. jingle bell rock 8. when you wish upon a star 9. once upon a december 10. happy holidays 11. white christmas 12. we need a little christmas 13. seasons of love

“It’s been a tough year for so many of us, and I wanted to give my fans a little something special to cheer up this season,” said Herndon “Orphans of God” is the lead the track list for Herndon’s upcoming Christmas album, titled Regifted. In addition to the new single, the album features a curated selection of Herndon’s favorite tracks from his holiday catalogue. The album is set to release on Nov. 27th. 1. Orphans Of God (feat. Paul Cardall) 2. Oh Come All Ye Faithful 3. Go Tell It On The Mountain 4. O Come O Come Emanuel 5. We Three Kings 6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem 7. Little Drummer Boy 8. Silent Night 9. Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer 10. Oh Holy Night 11. A Not So Silent Night 12. Oh Come All Ye Faithful (a Capella)

John lindahl A john lindhal Christmas

A John Lindahl Holiday is not your typical Christmas album, blending John’s unique style with his exceptional lyricism. John Lindahl has stamped his own unique style on this project with his smooth vocals that clearly display his talent on this festive soulful Christmas album. 1. Cuddle up (feat pia mia) 2. jesus is born 3. lonely christmas 4. my list (feat. colette Lush) 5. new year’s kiss 6. white christmas 7. just like you (feat my grandpa) 8. quaratine christmas 9. HYAmlc 10. the fight of saint nicholas

Goo Goo dolls it’s christmas all over

The Goo Goo Dolls first-ever Christmas record It’s Christmas All Over, is full of traditional classics as well as several originals. “This Is Christmas,” is a timeless ballad that encapsulates the warmth and spirit of classic Christmas records. It is also one of two new original songs set to be featured on the album in addition to a diverse collection of iconic holiday tracks, several rarities and a jazz-infused medley finale. The band is also offering exclusive merch bundles including a red vinyl LP, a Goo Goo Dolls Crosley record player and additional limited edition items that are perfect for the holidays. 1. Christmas All Over Again 2. Shake Hands with Santa Claus 3. This Is Christmas 4. Christmas Don’t Be Late 5. Better Days 6. You Ain’t Getting Nothin 7. Let It Snow 8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 10. The Christmas Party

Mitchell Tenpenny Neon Christmas

To ring in the holidays, Tenpenny has released the Christmas-themed Neon Christmas EP. The project includes some holiday classics and three original songs, “Snow Angels,” Naught List,” and “Neon Christmas” the latter of which he wrote with Lindsay Rimes and Matt Rogers. Rimes was also a producer on the project with Jordan Schmidt. 1. O HOly Night 2. let it snow 3. snow angels 4. neon christmas 5. have yourself a merry little christmas 6. joy to the world 7. the naughty list

Christmas being Stewart’s favorite time of the year, it’s a no brainer that he’d use his time off from touring, due to the coronavirus pandemic, to record his favorite Christmas love songs. Tracks include Céline Dion’s “Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day,” Michael Bublé’s “Cold December Night,” Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” featuring fellow country music artist Pam Tillis, and “Miss You Most At Christmas Time” as well as the holiday classic “What Child Is This” and title track “Everyday Is Christmas,” written by Stewart, Brent Rader and Lisa Matassa. 1. Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day 2. This Christmas 3. All I Want For Christmas Is You (Feat. Pam Tillis) 4. Miss You Most At Christmas Time 5. Everyday Is Christmas 6. Merry Christmas Darling 7. Meet Me Under The Mistletoe 8. Cold December Night 9. What Are You Doing (New Years Eve) 10. What Child Is This

Janie Fricke A Cowgirl Country Christmas

Janie Fricke proves that there is no place like home for the holidays with the release of her first-ever Christmas album, ‘A Cowgirl Country Christmas.’ Fricke’s voice has been a staple in country music for decades and now fans across the globe can add this album to their holiday favorites. Singles that evoke visions of sugar plums and snow such as, “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bells,” and “The Christmas Song,” will be featured on the album along with the original single, “The Followers” written by Fricke and Jeff Steele. 1. Winter Wonderland 2. The Christmas Song 3. Jingle Bells 4. The Followers 5. Once in Royal David’s City 6. What Child Is This? 7. Let It Snow 8. O Holy Night 9. Twas the Night Before Christmas

Maddie & Tae we need christmas

We Need Christmas is Maddie & Tae’s first ever holiday project and features holiday classics as well as two originals, “We Need Christmas” and “Merry Married Christmas,” Fans can also purchase limited edition holiday merchandise including ornaments, pajamas, candles and more, plus Maddie & Tae memorabilia at WeNeedChristmas.MaddieandTae.com 1. this christmas 2. holly jolly christmas 3. o come all ye faithful 4. merry married christmas 5. christmas 6. we need christmas

runaway june when i think about christmas

This five-track EP will feature three Christmas classics in addition to two Runaway June Christmas originals. Runaway June is ready to flaunt their country roots with versatility by showcasing on this EP their organic three-part harmonies paired with their genuine excitement to spread holiday cheer. Displaying their authentic love for the season expressed through the artistry and talent that fans, critics, and radio have all embraced, Runaway June poured their passion for the holidays into this project. 1. christmas on the radio 2. sleigh ride 3. o holy night 4. when i think about christmas 5. let it snow

Cast from all seven seasons of Disney’s ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club reunited after 30 years to partner with MusiCares and The Brave Heart Fund on a very special album of holiday classics. Why? Because It’s Christmas was made with love during the pandemic by 17 artist throughout the country as a way to bring a bit of holiday cheer and financial support to those severely affected by covid-19. The album is set to release on Nov. 27. This diverse group of performers were all part of the club that launched the careers of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling. 1. Go tell it on the mountain - MMC 89 group 2. Angels from the realms of glory - raquel herring 3. Birthday of a king - deedee magno hall 4. Baby Jesus - everly love/chasen Hampton 5. Away in a manger - chasen Hampton 6. o come all ye faithful -rhona Bennett 7. God rest ye merry gentlemen - Jason Carson (feat. Tony Lucca) 8. What child is this? - nita young/tony lucca 9. Emmanuel - tasha danner 10. The first noel - David kater 11. o holy night - mylin brooks 12. Jolly old st. Nicholas - tj fantini 13. o little town of Bethlehem - Lindsey alley 14. It came upon a midnight clear - Jennifer McGill 15. Auld lang syne - tony Lucca 16. A visit from st. Nicholas - marc wooden 17. What Christmas means to me - nikki deloach (feat. Tony Lucca)

The Imaginaries Hometown Christmas

The Imaginaries, Oklahoma’s favorite husband/wife duo, have really brought the hometown spirit to life with their holiday album Hometown Christmas. They partnered with the city of Chickasha to do a festive music video for the title track song during the town’s Chickasha Festival of Lights that really hits the heart about the feelings of coming home for the holidays. The 13 track album also includes some of the duo’s holiday favorites like “White Christmas” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” 1. First Thing on my Christmas list 2. Happiest of holidays 3. merry christmas, baby 4. hometown christmas 5. christmastime again 6. jingle bell rock 7. christmas time is here 8. white christmas 9. baby, it’s cold outside 10. up on the housetop 11. kiss for christmas 12. when i’m home 13. first thing on my christmas list

The Farmer and the Belle Saving Santaland

Saving Santaland sound track features performances by Justin Peters, Rhonda Vincent, John Schneider, Beckah Shae, Tobi Lee and many others. The spotlight single Santaland, which features vocalists Justin Peters and Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent, opens this film starring Jenn Gotzon and Jim E. Chandler alongside Corbin Bernsen, John Schneider and Natasha Bure. The festive sound track compliments the family friendly Christmas film teeming with holiday spirit, love and faith.

Listen to All the Holiday Albums & Singles in this Issue Check Out our 2020 Holiday Playlist on Spotify:

1. Santaland - Justin Peters and Rhonda Vincent 2. The Farmer and the Belle Song - Nate Cornell and Amanda Tutalo 3. Magnificent Masterpiece - Beckah Shae 4. The Spirit of Christmas - John Schneider 5. You and Me and the Christmas Tree - Lee Anna McGuire 6. Pen Pals Forever - Justin Peters 7. It’s Christmas Morning - Stephanie Rabus 8. I’ve Been Looking for My Mojo - Tobi Lee 9. Turbo Style - Beckah Shae 10. Merry Christmas Baby - Beckah Shae 11. Joy to the World - Beckah Shae 12. Baby Love Me (Bonus Track) - Justin Peters 13. Silent Night - Lee Anna McGuire 14. Never Ever Ever Coming Back - Tiffany Ashton 15. Movie Score Moments - James Covell 16. Boutique Bass - Instrumental by DJ PhillyCheze 17. The Most Beautiful Time of the Year - Beckah Shae

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