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Sounds for the Season

MITCHELL TENPENNY NAUGHTY LIST

“I love everything about the Christmas season,” says Mitchell. “Celebrating and hanging out with family and friends. I hope ‘Naughty List’ will help my fans get into the spirit of the season a little early this year.”

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Produced by Mitchell, Jordan M. Schmidt and Lindsay Rimes, Naughty List contains all seven songs on Mitchell’s Neon Christmas released in 2020, as well as four additional tracks including two originals co-written by Mitchell- “Don’t Hang The Mistletoe” and “I Hope It Snows.” 1. NEON CHRISTMAN 2. SNOW ANGELS 3. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS 4. NAUGHTY LIST 5. LET IT SNOW! 6. DON’T HANG THE MISTLETOE 7. JOY TO THE WORLD 8. JINGLE BELL ROCK 9. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN 10. I HOPE IT SNOWS 11. O HOLY NIGHT

randy travis an old time christmas (Deluxe edition)

Originally released in 1989 and certified Gold by the RIAA, this is the first Christmas record the country music icon ever released. The album contains three songs from the vault. “Little Toy Trains,” “There’s a New Kid In Town,” and “White Christmas” are sure to become your newest favorites during the holidays. With the best time of year just around the corner, this album release comes at the perfect time to listen to Travis’ warm, inviting voice as you trim the tree and hang the lights.

lucas hoge 12.25

12.25 is produced by GRAMMY®-nominated Kent Wells and collaborations with Skip Ewing and Jamie O’Neal. The album features reimagined holiday classics as well as four original songs from Hoge. “This is my favorite project to date, not only did I have the best time recording this with such a revered producer in the industry as Kent Wells. I got to have some good friends and amazing country artists be a part of this as well,” shared Hoge. “Being able to have one of my musical inspirations, Skip Ewing, duet a song with me and have Jamie O’Neal’s tremendous vocals on ‘Let it Snow’ was a dream. I hope everyone loves this record as much as I do, and becomes a staple for every Christmas season.” 1. OLD TIME CHRISTMAS 2. WINTER WONDERLAND 3. MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE 4. WHITE CHRISTMAS MAKES ME BLUE 5. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN 6. GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN 7. PRETTY PAPER 8. OH, WHAT A SILENT NIGHT 9. HOW DO I WRAP MY HEART UP FOR CHRISTMAS 10.THE CHRISTMAS SONG 11. LITTLE TOY TRAINS 12. THERE’S A NEW KID IN TOWN 13. WHITE CHRISTMAS

1. christmas carnival 2. I’ll be home for christmas 3. let it snow 4. mrs. santa claus 5. o holy night 6. sleigh ride 7. winter wonderland 8. december in a small town 9. hey christmas 10. wonderful christmastime 11. christmas without you 12. let it snow

Hoge will be joined by Jamie O’Neal and The Swon Brothers for a show at The Listening Room in Nashville on Dec 13.

A Very Timmy Brown Christmas features new, original music but also the Christmas staples like “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber and “Let It Snow.” His “Miss You The Most At Christmas” is a melancholy tune that pairs wonderfully next to his lively covers and single, “Rudolph Drank All The Rumple Minze,” which is a funny tale about if Rudolph drank one too many on Christmas Eve.“I’ve always loved Christmas time my whole life. It’s my favorite time of the year. I brought the idea to my producer, Josh Gleave, and we ran with it. A lot of people back home know me from singing at the local malls during Christmas time and I’m excited to share this project with everyone!” says Brown. 1. rudolph drank all the rumple minze 2. let it snow 3. mistletoe 4. miss you the most at christmas 5. winter wonderland 6. amazing grace

kat edmONson a kat edMONson christmas vol. 1: Holiday swinging

The jazz vocalist and songwriter alongside her band reinterpreted a host of beloved holiday classics for the album, including “Let It Snow,” “O Christmas Tree,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Edmonson describes, “My band and I had so much fun recording all these Christmas classics, you can actually hear us laughing and joking around. This album is pure joy.” 1. let it snow! 2. white christmas 3. jingle bell rock 4. the christmas blues 5. o christmas tree 6. the christmas song 7. I’ve got my love to keep me warm 8. happy holiday 9. the chipmunk song 10. oh little town of bethlehem

josh abbott band christmas was

The album produced by legendary producer Marshall Altman, features their renditions of holiday classics and originals such as “Silent Night.” “Marshmallow World,” “The New Kid in Town,” “Christmas Was,” and “Santa Better Knock.” “I’ve thought about recording a Christmas project for years but never found the inspiration. Christmas 2020 was that inspiration,” said Josh Abbott. “Reflecting on a wild year, grateful for my wife & kids & family, I was motivated to record some songs that would be special to them. So this one is for them and I hope all of you enjoy it too.” 1. Silent night 2. marshmallow world 3. the new kid in town 4. christmas was 5. Santa better knock

johnny lee santa clause is looking for love

The album title track, “Santa Claus Is Lookin’ For Love,” brings festive cheer and joy to every listener. The playful tune describes how Santa Claus needs more than just milk and cookies to satisfy his constantly giving heart, he needs love too! Lee adds his country charm to unique takes on classic Christmas songs including a medley of favorites known around the world, as well as upbeat originals such as “Bayou Christmas” and “Red, White, And Blue Christmas.” The album is the perfect mix of both traditional and fresh yuletide tunes. 1. santa claus is lookin’ for love 2. The christmas medley 3. the christmas song 4. bayou christmas 5. please come home for christmas 6. blue year’s eve 7. red, white, and blue christmas 8. first noel 9. Would you know him 10. o holy night 11. ol’ time country christmas 12. merry christmas pretty baby 13. santa claus is lookin’ for love - blues version

The Christmas collection includes poignant piano ballads (“Whenever a Child is Born”), jaunty love songs (“Mr. Snowman”), an inventive take on “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” titled “Better Watch Out,” while “I’ll Be Home (An American Christmas)” honors the country’s military families by intermingling the bittersweet “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” with the patriotic “America the Beautiful.” The album celebrates Christmas’ spiritual side with “Just A Kid,” another Ewing original recorded years earlier by Kenny Chesney. 1. whenever a child is born 2. better watch out 3. i’ll be home 4. mister snowman 5. just a kid 6. christmas carol 7. whenever a child is born

ALMOST CHRISTMAS - CHRISTMAS MISTLETUNES

Nettwerk Records continues its tradition of Christmas music with an all-new, 13-track holiday album. The album kicks off with “this christmas,” an original song from gifted singersongwriter Wrabel. In addition the album features original songs from Tim Atlas, Matt Maltese, and Geographer and as well as contemporary covers from BANNERS,, Rosie Darling, The Sweeplings, Tom Speight, and Joshua Radin. Traditional classics also appear on the album. 1. this chirstmas by wrabel 2. driving home for christmas by tom speight 3. all i want for christams is you by the sweeplings 4. love is christmas by rosie darling 5. 2000 miles by banners 6. lonely on christmas by geographer 7. jingle bells by syml 8. happy christmas by joshua radin 9. christmas coffee by tim atlas 10. have yourself a merry little christmas by emily james 11. nothing breaks your heart like christmas by matt maltese 12. in the bleak midwinter by oska 13. silent night by caren gray

daniel tashian it’s a snow globe world

Daniel Tashian, fell in love with writing holiday music after meeting Christmas music mogul Johnny Marks at age six. ‘It’s A Snow Globe World’ which was co-written and produced by Tashian, channels the timeless charm of Christmas classics with an edge. The piano-driven “Christmas In The Heart” draws on the warm nostalgia of the holidays, while “Christmas Lights feat. Karen Elson” hones in on holiday romance. “Snow Globe World feat. Patty Griffin” offers a late-night jazz cocktail feel, while “Santa’s Magic Sleigh feat. Sarah Buxton” pivots with a mellow disco melody. Tashian concludes the EP with a rocking solo track called “Party at Rudolph’s.” 1. Christmas in the heart 2. christmas lights 3. snow globe world 4. santa’s magic sleigh 5. party at rudolph’s

pia mia christmas

Recorded in a studio decked out in full Christmas décor and accompanied by a full orchestra and choir, the three new tracks feature the global pop star’s signature sweet and soulful voice which has established her name in the music industry where she continuously releases timeless pop smashes for listeners around the world. The original tracks entitled “Home”, “Unwrap Me”, and “New Year” combine her stirring vocal talents with warm and upbeat melodies that are sure to become holiday classics for years to come. 1. intro 2. home 3. unwrap me 4. nye

He gathered a star-studded lineup of collaborators including Colbie Caillat, Sam Fischer, Dann Huff, Darius Rucker, Maddie & Tae, Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham to celebrate the spirit of the season. Fans also have a chance to experience the album’s soulful stylings and must-see duets during “CMT Christmas Crossroads with Brett Young and Friends” this December. 1. Silver bells 2. white christmas ft. colbie caillat 3. the christmas song ft. phil wickham 4. the chipmunk song ft. dan huff 5. silent night ft. chris tomlin 6. Let it snow! ft. maddie & tae 7. rockin around the christmas tree ft. darius rucker 8. have yourself a merry little christmas ft. sam fischer

nefesh mountain a hanukkah holiday concert

In December 2020 they gathered together with the band at the iconic Levon Helm studios to livestream this very special show for Hanukkah and the Holidays. “For us this show is a snapshot of this challenging and incredible moment in time; no audience, the height of the pandemic, AND (though very few knew at the time) Doni was about 2 months pregnant with our daughter Willow! This new album features 12 unreleased live songs from our show, featuring new originals, covers, and of course three Hanukkah classics from the great Woody Guthrie!” 1. Hanukkah’s flame 2. kitchen gal 3. hanukkah dance 4. eretz’s reel 5. the narrow bridge 6. i’ve endured 7. donna donna 8. calum sgaire 9. The great circle trail 10. banjo medley 11. happy joyous hanukkah 12. i shall be released

jose james merry christmas from jose james

The contemporary album celebrates the holiday season while honoring classic jazz and pop records of the 1950s. Combining the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, the ten track Merry Christmas from José James takes listeners on a world-class holiday experience from one of the greatest living voices in jazz. 1. christmas in new york 2. this christmas 3. the christmas song 4. i’ve got my love to keep me warm 5. the christmas waltz 6. have yourself a merry little christmas 7. let it snow! 8. christmas day 9. my favorite things 10. white christmas

a sentimental christmas with nat “king” cole and friends: cole classics reimagined

A unique holiday album that weaves Nat’s distinctive, beautifully restored vocals with new arrangements and contemporary artists, the collection features virtual duets of holiday classics with Kristin Chenoweth, Gloria Estefan, John Legend, Johnny Mathis, and Calum Scott. 1. Deck the hall/joy to the world 2. o come all ye faithful/first noel 3. the very thought of you 4. auld lang syne 5. for sentimental reasons 6. o holy night 7. o little town of bethlehem/silent night 8. we wish you a merry christmas 9. a nightingale sang in berkley square 10. the little boy that santa claus forgot 11. the christmas song

meghan trainor a very trainor christmas (deluxe edition)

Meghan’s cover of “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” stands out as one of three new additions to A Very Trainor Christmas, as she also put her own spin on the Darlene Love classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” and serves up a cheeky and catchy original entitled “Christmas Coupon.”

Last year, Meghan unveiled the original A Very Trainor Christmas to fan and critical adoration. In addition to debuting in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Holiday Albums Chart. 1. Christmas coupon 2. rockin’ around the christmas tree 3. christmas (baby please come home) 4. my kind of present 5. it’s beginning to look alot like christmas 6. i believe in santa 7. last christmas 8. holidays ft. earth, wind & Fire 9. christmas party 10. winter wonderland 11. white christmas ft. seth macfarlane 12. holly jolly christmas 13. christmas got me blue 14. sleigh ride 15. my only wish 16. the christmas song 17. rudolph the red-nosed reindeer 18. naughty list 19. have yourself a merry little christmas 20. I’ll be home 21. silent night

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