Preshias’ Stocking Stuffers
Stuck for gift ideas? Here’s a stocking full of music for everyone on your list.
Lori McKenna Christmas is Right Here Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lori McKenna’s debut holiday EP, Christmas Is Right Here, is now available. Produced by McKenna along with Luke Laird and Barry Dean, the six-song release features five new original holiday songs as well as a version of Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime.” Of the project, McKenna shares, “It was such a joy making this holiday music with my Nashville family of co-writers, musicians and friends. I feel like we hit on some of the emotions that come with the holidays—the easy feelings and the harder ones. It seems impossible for me to talk or sing about the holidays without going back in time and I feel so blessed to have the music to come back with me.”
Track list
The new release continues a series of landmark years for McKenna following three widely acclaimed albums.
1. WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME 2. CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CRYING 3. NORTH POLE 4. STILL CHRISTMAS IN NASHVILLE 5. HAIL MARY 6. GRATEFUL
Additionally, McKenna continues to enjoy tremendous success as one of the music industry’s most in-demand songwriters. Earlier this year, she won her third Grammy Award for Best Country Song for The Highwomen’s “Crowded Table.” Details at http://www.lorimckenna.com.
Cody Johnson A Cody Johnson Christmas Cody Johnson (COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville) has released his first holiday album, A Cody Johnson Christmas. The ten-song project, which includes many of Johnson’s holiday favorites, also features two new original songs penned by producer Trent Willmon. To celebrate, Cody is gifting fans with the release of one of these originals, “Hat Made Of Mistletoe,” across all digital music platforms now. Johnson and Willmon also created newly imagined arrangements for the beloved Christmas carols “Away In A Manger” and “Silent Night.” Every song on the album was carefully chosen, with each of the ten tracks holding a personal meaning to the Johnson family. Johnson’s wife and daughters even make a rare appearance, lending their voices for a special version of “Silent Night.” It also features two new original songs penned by producer Trent Willmon. “It feels great to finally share all the details about my first Christmas album,” said Cody. “Every song on this record holds a special memory for my family. I hope my fans can make their own memories listening this holiday season.”
track list 1. christmas all year long 2. pretty paper 3. I’ll be home for christmas 4. if we make it through december 5. away in a manger 6. hat made of mistletoe 7. white christmas 8. silent night 9. feliz navidad 10. santa claus is back in town
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“It feels great to finally share all the details about my first Christmas album,” said Cody. “Every song on this record holds a special memory for my family. I hope my fans can make their own memories listening this holiday season.” Additionally, Johnson has announced ten concert dates for 2022 with more to be added, riding on the success of Human The Double Album. Updates at codyjohnsonmusic.com/.
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