Preshias Stocking Stuffers

Stuck for gift ideas? Here’s a stocking full of music for everyone on your list.

Track list

1. WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME 2. CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CRYING 3. NORTH POLE 4. STILL CHRISTMAS IN NASHVILLE 5. HAIL MARY 6. GRATEFUL

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.”

The new release continues a series of landmark years for McKenna following three widely acclaimed albums.

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.

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

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.”

“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/.

Craig Campbell fell in love with his wife and two daughters all over again during the pandemic lockdown. Evenings at home were spent singing around the old piano or Craig and Mindy being entertained by Preslee and Kinni Rose. Now, they are proud to release the Campbell Family version the holiday classic “White Christmas” on their Grindstone Records label.

“Ain’t gonna lie…I love singing with my ladies,” Craig posted on social media. “My wife is one of the best singers I know, and both of my daughters have beautiful voices. Getting all of us together for this classic song is a dream come true.”

Just announced at City Winery Nashville: Craig Campbell Family & Friends Christmas Show in the Lounge on Saturday, Dec. 20. Craig and his family have been performing for family, friends and fans for several years, and this year they’re adding his full band and special guests. More at craigcampbell.tv.

Jon Mullins - “Silent Night” | “O Holy Night” | “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”

Jon Mullins has been ringing in the holiday season with a trio of beloved Christmas songs to welcome the holiday season: his beautiful take on the classic “Silent Night,” which he coproduced with Jamey Perrenot, the beloved “O Holy Night,” which he self-produced, and his unique Western Swing-styled take on the holiday chestnut, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” which was co-produced by Mullins and Gideon Klein. Mullins is currently in the studio working on an EP of new music slated for release in early 2022. Music and more at https://www.jonmullins.com.

“I have wanted to create a Christmas project for an incredibly long time to reinterpret some of my favorite classics and to be hands-on with the production,” states Mullins. Taking his fans to new and unexpected places is nothing new for Mullins, who after his stint on ‘The Voice’ in 2020, released a trio of soaring ballads that firmly established his vocal style and direction in the vein of Adele and Sam Smith, only to turn towards a more fun, up tempo dance track for his next release, “Hot Like Summer.”

Frank Myers - “If Everyday Could Be Christmas”

With many #1 award-winning songs to his credit, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, artist and producer, Frank Myers, has released what industry tastemakers call a new Christmas Classic, “If Every Day Could Be Christmas.”

The feel good tune was written by Frank J Myers, Gary Baker and Anthony Little, produced by Jimmy Nichols and Frank Myers in Nashville at Horse Tracks and Starstruck studios with mastering by Andrew Mendelson at Georgetown Masters. The heartwarming video in support of the project was filmed on location at Roberts Christmas Wonderland and Clear Tracks Studio in Clearwater, Florida.“To me, there is not a more magical time of the year than at Christmas! said Myers. “People are more loving, caring and giving than any other time. If we could just carry that feeling “all through the year” I think the world would be a much better place.”

Alex Miller - “That’s What Christmas is For”

The Kentucky native’s first holiday release for Billy Jam Records is sure to become a seasonal classic - offering a bright, brisk track highlighted by Miller’s warm baritone voice. Written by Nashville tunesmiths C. Aaron Wilburn and Jerry Salley. “I’ve been a sucker for catchy holiday tunes since I first watched the movie Elf,” Alex admits. “I really liked the feel of this one – and all the memories of past Christmases it called up for me.” The rising star has a sleigh full of happy holiday recollections: While attending Paint Lick Elementary School in Lancaster, KY, Miller performed in several festive plays and musicals. “Mainly it was to get out of English, math and social studies,” Alex confesses. “But I actually learned quite a bit. I was in The Nutcracker for several years -- once played a soldier and one year a tree.