A Point of Grace Christmas

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Multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated trio Point of Grace’s new Christmas collection, A Point of Grace Christmas, is available now exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations.

The 12-track album features a compilation of songs produced by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner and Taylor Swift producer Nathan Chapman, his wife, singer/songwriter Stephanie Chapman (Trisha Yearwood) and multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Brown Bannister (Amy Grant).

Since forming at the Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas 20 years ago, Point of Grace has sold more than seven million albums, scored 24 consecutive No. 1 singles (27 total including radio staples “Steady On,” “The Great Divide” and “Circle of Friends”), received two GRAMMY® nominations and won 13 Dove Awards.

A Point of Grace Christmas Track Listing:

1. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2. Winter Wonderland
3. Jingle Bells
4. Santa Medley
5. For Unto Us
6. Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)
7. Tennessee Christmas
8. Little Drummer Boy
9. Candy Cane Lane
10. Joy To The World
11. White Christmas
12. Home For The Holidays / Silver Bells

Throughout the month of December, Point of Grace will take their Christmas tunes on the road with eight
shows including stops in Montgomery, AL; Conroe, TX; Southaven, MS; Fayetteville, GA; Van Wert, OH and Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. For further information on Point of Grace and a complete listing of tour dates visit www.pointofgrace.net

Buy It: You can purchase A Point of Grace Christmas exclusively from Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.

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A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall

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Here's another great Christmas album for you Christmas music lovers: "A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall"!

This is the orchestra's first Holiday offering since 2004, and is designed to capture the unique charm and magic of a live Holiday Pops concert.

"A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall," is led by Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart and features the world renowned musicians in the Boston Pops, the celebrated Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and vocal powerhouse Melinda Doolittle, a former American Idol contestant. The tracks were recorded live at Boston's Symphony Hall, widely considered one of the top concert venues in the world.

The album showcases the orchestra's signature Holiday Pops tune, "Sleigh Ride," in its original arrangement composed especially for the Boston Pops by Leroy Anderson in 1948. The album is sure to appeal to all ages, featuring some of the most popular tunes of the Holiday season such as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," and "Jingle Bells" as part of A Merry Little Sing-Along which leaves listeners filled with the holiday spirit.

Other highlights include 'Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' a recent Boston Pops arrangement of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and a Boston Pops rendition of "Zat You, Santa Claus?"-the orchestra's tribute to the world's greatest celebrity, Santa Claus.

A BOSTON POPS CHRISTMAS - LIVE FROM SYMPHONY HALL - TRACK LISTING:

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. The Twelve Days of Christmas
3. The Christmas Song Prologue from Hodie (This Day)
4. Carol of the Drum
5. Three Christmas Spirituals (My Lord, What a Morning - Rise Up, Shepherd - Glory Hallelujah) - Melinda Doolittle, vocalist
6. Children Go Where I Send Thee - Melinda Doolittle, vocalist
7. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Will LeBow, narrator, Reid Bruton, vocalist (You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch)
8. Holly Jolly Jingle
9. A Christmas Scherzo
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
11. Sleigh Ride
12. Zat You, Santa Claus?
13. Merry Little Sing-Along ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - "Winter Wonderland" - "Jingle Bells")

Buy It: You can purchase A Boston Pops Christmas - Live From Symphony Hall for $7.99 from Amazon.com.

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GLEE: THE MUSIC, THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM VOL. 3

GLEE: THE MUSIC, THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM VOL. 3

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 11

HOLIDAY RELEASE INCLUDES 4 ALBUM-EXCLUSIVE TRACKS

‘Tis the season to be jolly as the Glee cast releases Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3, available Tuesday, December 11. The album features timeless holiday classics, including “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “White Christmas,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Six of the tracks recorded will be included on the holiday themed episode of Glee, which airs Thursday, December 13, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX. Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3 will also showcase 4 songs recorded exclusively for the release including “Joy To The World” and “Silent Night” (see below for track-listing).

From the iconic “Don’t Stop Believin’” to the pop phenomenon “Teenage Dream” to the widely praised mash-up of Adele’s “Rumour Has It” and “Someone Like You,” Glee has sold more than 49 million songs and over 12 million albums worldwide. Glee scored three consecutive #1 releases with Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, and Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals. The RIAA has certified Glee: The Music, Volume 1 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Platinum (sales in excess of 1 million units) as well as Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 and Glee: The Music, Volume 4 Gold (sales in excess of 500,000 units).

I love hearing how the Glee cast changes up these classic Christmas songs! They are fun to listen to and catchy! The only complain I have is that there are only 10 songs! I just wish there were more songs on this Christmas CD!

The full track listing for Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3 is as follows:

1. Feliz Navidad
2. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
3. Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah
4. White Christmas
5. Jingle Bell Rock
6. The First Noel
7. I’ll Be Home For Christmas *
8. Silent Night *
9. Joy To The World *
10. Happy Xmas *
*=bonus track (not in an episode)

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A Solo Piano Christmas

Today, I want to share one of the best Christmas CD's I have listened to this year! It is such calming and beautiful music and there aren't even any words! This CD is A Solo Piano Christmas by Chad Lawson and it is truly relaxing and beautiful - two things often forgotten at Christmas! Every time I popped this CD into our CD player, I felt a calming and peace come over me and I felt like I could take a breath...even if it was in the midst of screaming, crying children, chaos, or multitasking throughout the day!

Born at a young age, Chad Lawson wanted to play the piano after watching Sha-na-na on TV. He was five years old and hasn't changed his mind since. And whether touring with Julio Iglesias or releasing numerous 'album of the year' recordings, Lawson doesn't see his mind changing anytime soon.

He was classically trained and aspired to attend world-renowned Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.

In 2011, Lawson released two solo piano recordings. A Solo Piano Christmas and The Piano. With SoloPiano.com nominating both for album of the year in their perspective categories, The Piano was named Classical Album of the Year (2011).

A Steinway Artist and newly recipient of an artist grant by the state of North Carolina, Lawson will continue to compose and perform his original works. You can hear his music anywhere from MTV, NPR, PRI and even places that don't have a three-letter acronym such as SiriusXM and Pandora. And if you're traveling to and fro, be sure to tune into The Piano on Delta's In-Air flight radio during March/April of 2012. You may find the skies just got a little friendlier.

He was also recently featured on the Bob Edwards Show 2 weeks ago and on the Bob Edwards Weekend edition this past weekend. The Piano was also recently #19 on iTunes Classical Charts.

This CD is the definitely the perfect music to put on at the end of a LONG day when the kids are in bed, a glass of wine is in the hands, and I am cuddling and relaxing with my hubby by the fire! It will forever remind me of the true meaning of Christmas and that the holidays don't have to be crazy busy and stressful all the time!

Check out the tracks below:

1. What Child Is This?
2. The First Noel
3. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
4. The Holly and the Ivy
5. I'll Be Home For Christmas
6. Sing We Now A Christmas
7. While Shepards Watched Their Flocks
8. Joy to the World
9. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
10. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
11. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire
12. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Buy It: You can purchase A Solo Piano Christmas from Amazon.com, iTunes, and CDBaby.com.

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A Sammy Klaus Christmas

We like to listen to Christmas music from around September to December so we really like to have a variety of artists and CDs to change around and add variety. One of the favorites in our Christmas music mix is the new A Sammy Klaus Christmas from Sammy Kershaw!

On October 22, multi-platinum selling country music star Sammy Kershaw offered up a collection of fun holiday favorites with the release of A Sammy Klaus Christmas.

The ten-track album is chock full of Kershaw's signature style and unmistakable vocals and includes classic sing-along holiday standards like “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” as well as traditionals like “Silent Night,” “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” and the bluesy “Santa Claus Is Back In Town.”

The album also includes two versions of the classic Christmas tale, "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Kershaw reads the traditional story on one track and flavors a second version with his rich Cajun heritage.

"I wanted to make a fun sing-along Christmas album that people of all generations would be happy to listen to and children would enjoy," notes Kershaw. "I also wanted the songs to take older people back to the memories and sounds of Christmas when we were kids and I believe the guys and I were able to pull that off with this collection of great songs!"

About Sammy Kershaw

Since his debut on the music scene in the early ‘90s, Sammy Kershaw has remained one of the most consistent power hitters in country music with a chain of major hit records and sell out tours. His focus is reclaiming the roots of country music and recapturing the spirit that made it great. Often referred to as the heir apparent to the legendary George Jones, Kershaw's platinum albums have included such classics as “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday” and “Love of My Life.” Kershaw is a multi-platinum selling artist whose history includes six gold and five platinum albums that have scanned in excess of five million records.

For additional information on Sammy Kershaw, visit www.sammykershaw.com.

A Sammy Klaus Christmas Track Listing:

1. ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
3. Jingle Bells
4. That Spirit Of Christmas
5. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
6. Here Comes Santa Claus
7. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
8. Silent Night
9. Up On The Housetop
10. Have A Holly Jolly Christmas
11. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
12. ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas (Cajun Version)

Buy It: You can purchase A Sammy Klaus Christmas for $10.25 on Amazon.com

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Merry Christmas, Baby CD & Giveaway

In my house, we have been listening to Christmas music since September! We just love it! One of the CDs we play over and over on repeat is Rod Stewart's Merry Christmas, Baby. It has the perfect mix of fun, catchy songs along with our favorite Christmas songs, Silent Night. Plus, I love the artists he collaborates with on this CD!

Grammy Award®-winning, two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Rod Stewart, the newest world-class megastar to join the roster of the Verve Music Group (VMG), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), has completed MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY, his first Christmas album of his career, it was announced today by Lucian Grainge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Music Group and David Foster, Chairman, Verve Music Group. Foster serves as producer and arranger of MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY, which is set to arrive in stores on October 30th and is available for pre-order on iTunes today.

"I have always been tempted to do a Christmas album," said Rod Stewart. "And now that I once again have young children, the timing couldn't be better. Additionally, Merry Christmas, Baby gave me a chance to reunite with David Foster.” Added Foster, “And I’m thrilled that this is the first project for both of us on Verve.”

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY, an album of standards and traditional songsfinds Rod Stewart joined by a number of A-list guests, starting with Michael Bublé, who duets with Rod on “Winter Wonderland.” “We Three Kings” is a duet with Mary J. Blige; and the title tune “Merry Christmas, Baby” is a duet with Cee-Lo Green featuring New Orleans’ favorite son, Trombone Shorty. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” features Dave Koz on saxophone and “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” is a very special ‘virtual’ duet with Ella Fitzgerald featuring Chris Botti.

The balance of the tunes on MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY comprise “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,”“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” “Blue Christmas,” “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “Silent Night,” and “Auld Lang Syne.” The album’s one original track, “Red-Suited Super Man,” is composed by Rod Stewart, David Foster and Amy Foster and features Trombone Shorty.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY TRACK LIST

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 3. Winter Wonderland – featuring Michael Bublé

4. White Christmas

5. Merry Christmas, Baby featuring CeeLo Green & Trombone Shorty

6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! featuring Dave Koz

7. What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve – featuring Ella Fitzgerald & Chris Botti

8. Blue Christmas

9. Red-suited Super Man – featuring Trombone Shorty

10. When You Wish Upon A Star 11. We Three Kings – featuring Mary J. Blige

12. Silent Night

13. Auld Lang Syne

Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby debuts on THIRTEEN'S "GREAT PERFORMANCES" this December on PBS! Visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf for additional information about this and other programs.

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