Hill Country Christmas

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Willie's Finer Arts recordings are not among his best known, but they are his most intimate; featuring spare arrangements heavy on his nylon string guitar, his sister Bobbie's gospel piano, and that unmistakable sweet, craggy Nelson voice. Hill Country Christmas offers up some treasures amidst the usual standards, including Willie's definitive take on his homeless holiday classic, "Pretty Paper," and the Latin-tinged "El Niño," which might be destined for classic status on its own. The latter is also reprised as a stirring album-closing instrumental. In an odd move though Nelson joins cowboy legend Gene Autry on a jaunty take of "Here Comes Santa Claus"--literally singing harmony over an old Autry recording of the song. --Michael Ruby

Tracks:

An Droichead (The Bridge) - Liam O'Flynn
Sior-Uaine (Evergreen) - Phil Cunningham
Derdriu - Maire Breathnach
Airdi Cuan - Triona Ni Dhomhnaill
Sweeney's Buttermilk - Paddy Glackin
Cradle Song - William Coulter
Morning Star - Lisa Lynne
Ar Droim Na Gaothe - John Fitzpatrick
Whiter Than Snow - Nightnoise
St. Stephen's Green - W.G. Snuffy Walden
December Rain - Brian Dunning
Kitty Magennis - Patrick Cassidy
Christmas Time's A Comin' - Ricky Scaggs

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With contributions from Uillean piper Liam O'Flynn, Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, former Skara Brea singer Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, harpist Patrick Cassidy, and country singer Ricky Skaggs, the fourth in Windham Hill's Celtic Christmas sampler series is a varied and somewhat austere collection of winter ballads and yuletide airs. Guitarist William Coulter turns in a lovely arrangement of J. Scott Skinner's "Cradle Song," while harp and mandolin player Lisa Lynne, backed with bouzouki and double-bass, performs the two-beat "Morning Star." W.G. Snuffy Walden's lyrical "St. Stephen's Green," with added guitar by Dean Parks, sums up the album's moody yuletide sentiment. A Christmas to reflect and relax. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

Scaggs is fine, get over it!.......2006-12-12

Vol 4 is great and covers the DIVERSITY of celtic tunes. There's an obvious link to these tunes and the last track and, admittedly Windham Hills didn't do it as gracefully as the majority of folks would wish but plz folks, get over it. I enjoy reading the feedback of others because I generally learn much - I agree and thank the reviewer who pointed out 'Derdriu' - great piece of music. Glad I got 'Light of the Stable' (by Emmylou Harris) in the same shipment with this one; perfect bookend piece.

If anyone out there hasn't heard Vol I, II and III you really should but you might OD on traisping through the highlands, that's why I like Ricky.

Soul-lifting, but not your average Christmas album.......2005-12-18

This is Nightnoise at its best, although but one track bears the group's name. However it has nothing to do with standard Yuletide albums- if by that you mean the umpteenth rendition of "God Rest Ye" or "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing".

It is pervaded by a Northern Christmas atmosphere that is unmistakeable, and brings to mind the snow-covered flatlands kindled with the small distant lights that go with the image.

(Although to a Mediterranean Roman Catholic as myself, it is quite obvious that Jesus Christ was born on a cool but definitely not snow-ridden night in Palestine)

I totally disagree with previous reviews on the last two tracks. "Kitty Magennis" is a tune by Turlough O'Carolan that has nothing to do with Christmas but in this setting by Patrick Cassidy acquires a certain spirit that makes it fit for the context. And "Christmas Time's A-Comin'" is a beautifully humorous contrast with the rest of the album.

Thoroughly enjoyable, in our family it is one of the two pillars of our Christmas season, together with another album which I highly recommend: Tuck Andress's "Hymns, Carols and Songs about Snow".

Down with "Kitty" and "Ricky"!.......2005-12-12

I am in accord with most of the previous reviewers in that I also feel that "Kitty Magennis" and "Christmas Time's a' Comin'"
are the "wild cards" popping out of the pack and do NOT belong on this CD! I greatly enjoy Maire Breatnach's "Derdriu," which is almost Appalachian-sounding in my opinion. My favorite cut is the poignant "December Rain" by Brian Dunning and Jeff Johnson.

Skagged!.......2002-09-13

I greatly enjoyed this CD except for the last two cuts, "Kitty Magennis" and "Christmas Time's A'Comin'."
"Kitty Magennis" seemed too bland and didn't have anything to recommend it. The presence of the Ricky Skaggs song felt like an attempt to make the CD more "Christmassy." Its inclusion in the collection felt like an afterthought or a "throwaway" cut.

My wedding music.......2001-03-05

I, like so may others, picked this CD up at Christmas time 3 years ago. I love it so much, that I am using it for my wedding ceremony to be held outside in July if that tells you anything. PS- All brides looking for Celtic renditions of "Here Comes the Bride", forget it... it is not out there!

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Review of "A Winter Solstice Reunion"
A very typical "Winter Solstice" selection
SUPERB, and ALMOST the best of the series
Deceptive Title
So good

A Winter Solstice Reunion
Various Artists
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A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 6
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ASIN: B000007O8F
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

Keiki's Dream (Child's Dream) - Keola Beamer
I Saw Three Ships - Darol Anger
Babe Is Born/Enter The Stable Gently - Liz Story
Snowfall Lullaby - Barbara Higbie
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Alex DeGrassi
Impending Death Of The Virgin Spirit - William Ackerman
La Nit De Nadal (Christmas Night)/Al Noi De La Mare (Son Of Mary) - Mike Marshall
Dreamtime - Nightnoise
Year's End - Michael Manring
Song Before Spring - Benjamin Verdery
What Are The Signs - George Winston
Rain Into Snow - William Coulter
20 Degrees Below - Paul McCandless
Christmas Wish - Tuck And Patti

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You know this winter "reunion" is going to be a good one when Hawaiian slack-key guitar great Keola Beamer opens it with a stunning original, "Keiki's Dream." Reassembling the artists who defined the Windham Hill sound, Reunion features pianist Liz Story arranging the Spanish traditional "Babe Is Born" for solo piano, Windham vet Alex DeGrassi bringing his graceful acoustic guitar work to bear on "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and capo William Ackermann rolling out his trademark steel-string arpeggios on a pensive, minor-key original, "Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit." The man who put Windham Hill on the map, pianist George Winston, contributes a lovely reading of Alfred Burt's "What Are the Signs," and fretless bass wonder Michael Manring tickles the ivories as well as bass on a circumspect "Year's End." More about the symbolism of the winter season than the joy of Christmas, Reunion is classic Windham Hill, meditative and a bit melancholy. Also features Mike Marshall, Ben Verdery, Paul McCandless, and others. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

Review of "A Winter Solstice Reunion".......2007-02-06

Having not heard the "Soltice"s' in years, my husband loved this CD.

A very typical "Winter Solstice" selection.......2006-12-31

This is very much in the genre of the "Winter Solstice" series. It is still very enjoyable, however, if you long for a more meditative offering. Perfect Holiday music choice.

SUPERB, and ALMOST the best of the series.......2006-02-21

Probably 4.5 stars; A SUPERB release, and an attempt to get back to as many of the original groundbreaking artists which made the Winter's Solstice series so endearing. Highlights: As ALWAYS, I look forward most to Ackerman and especially, Barbara Higbee's contributions to any of the Winter's Solstice CDs. Higbee in particular, always has the most surprising arrangments or original compositions, and this release is a perfect example. "Snowfall Lullaby" is one of the most touching lullaby melodies. (though it is by no means sleepy; simply comforting in a sort of "neo-celtic" way). There are Harps, violin & piano; you simply must hear it to know how fine it is, and to experience what I'm trying to describe in words. Ackermann normally tries to write something original, or which is not a traditionally well-known Christmas song, which was the overall attempt in the groundbreaking first two Winter's Solstice releases. Here he does a pensive remake of one of his classics "Impending Death Of The Virgin Spirit". Perhaps one might see it as a deep-reflection on Mary's depth of charcter and her impending suffering which will one day lead to the loss of her child. Darol Anger's "I saw Three Ships" is an quite original, if more familiar melody. It's an arrangement that is peaceful & lilting & not the usual "jig" we hear so often. There are so many others: "What are the Signs" by Winston is a perfect "10", "Year's End" by Manring, Paul McCandless's "20 Degrees Below" and Liz Story's "Babe Is Born/Enter The Stable Gently". While there are a couple uneven spots, by some less familiar artists, this is one of the essential releases of the series. My final recommendation is to buy the SECOND Winter's Solstice release first, which to me, has always been the pinnacle of originality & creative spirit, even exceeding the fine first release, and then also buy this release to see how original these collections can be, before venturing into some of the later ones, most of which are good, but which often feature traditional Christmas melodies rather than the more obscure carols & original compositions featured here. Overall, nearly a perfect release!

Deceptive Title.......2004-12-29

I have been a fan of the Windham Hill label for many years...almost since its beginning. I prefer some collections to others, but,the Winter's Solstice series continues as a favorite. For sentimental reasons, I've always been fond of the original realase in the set and when I saw this one I thought that perhaps through some miracle or some heavy lifting on the label's part, it would be comprised of new pieces from the artists on AWS. But after a quick look I have to ask, In what way is this a "reunion?" OK, Liz Story and label founder Will Ackerman are present, but where's the rest of the class? Granted, one would be hard pressed to hear new material from Shadowfax, whose offering for AWS came from their work while on another label(pre-WH), but certainly others beside Story and Ackerman survive to this day. Not to worry, the material that is here is enjoyable as always, but, if you were nostalgic for the artists of the first release, a reunion this is not.

So good.......2002-03-22

This is the best of the Winter solstice albums. I'm not one for a real new age sound. I like classic, celtic, instruments. This CD shines... contemporary with olde sounds. The second track is by far the best track to me.. it has a holiday flavor, but I don't just listen to this during the holidays. In fact, all of the Solstice albums are like this really. Its not Christmassy.. its beautiful, serene, music. My other favorites are I, II, and VI.

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Country Legends Christmas
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Green Hill Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000AB549G
Release Date: 2001-06-01

Tracks:

Winter Wonderland / Sleigh Ride (Dolly Parton)
Blue Christmas (Jim Reeves)
Jingle Bell Rock (Chet Atkins)
I'll Be Home for Christmas (Ronnie Milsap)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Skeeter Davis)
Christmas In Dixie (Alabama)
Jingle Bells (Lorne Greene)
Go Tell it on the Mountain (The Oak Ridge Boys)
Pretty Paper (Willie Nelson)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Don Williams)
Silver Bells/ Winter Wonderland (Floyd Cramer)
The Reindeer Boogie (Hank Snow)
Up on the Housetop (Eddy Arnold)
Silent Night (Charley Pride)

Product Description

A historic collection of some of country music's legendary artists performing classic Country Christmas favorites including original recordings by Dolly Parton, Hank Snow, Eddy Arnold, Skeeter Davis, Charley Pride, Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Chet Atkins and others. Such all time favorites as Christmas in Dixie, Blue Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Silver Bells, Silent Night, and others are showcased.

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Christmas harmony
Well . . .
Simply AWESOME!
Outstanding New Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Release
A fabulous Christmas CD that will become a warm tradition!

An Inconvenient Christmas
The Oak Ridge Boys
Manufacturer: Spring Hill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LHY3
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Tracks:

Winter Wonderland
I Pray On Christmas
A Christmas Love Song
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
My Son
Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem
The Most Inconvenient Christmas
The Christmas Song
Beneath The Christmas Tree
Just A Simple Christmas Song
The Hallelujah Chorus

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Christmas harmony.......2005-12-02

It just makes perfect sense for the Oaks to release Christmas albums. After all, the group has its roots in Gospel music, which is music as much about Christianity as a Christmas album is supposed to be. So, while Santa gets the ocassional mention the emphasis definitely lies on religious material. Because of this, the material quite often seems miles away from Country music.Country harmonies aside, this feels primarily like a Gospel album.
"My son" felt weird at first as it's sung from Mary's point of view but it soon became my favorite as it's so wonderfully sung. Plus, the lyrics tell you so much about Jesus the song really ought to be played beyond the season. This is also true for the album's other highlight "The hallelujah chorus" which simply blew me away first time I heard it. The Oaks never sounded so powerful and, well, religious as on this song. Spine-tingling stuff. The title track and "Beautiful star of Bethlehem" also deserve a special mention.
Overall, if Christmas truly is all about celebrating your Christianity, then this is the album for you.

Well . . ........2004-06-18

This is the expected mix of traditional and original songs, but the traditional ones were pretty standard "country Christmas" fare, and the originals were rather bland. Nice enough, but no stunners. And guys, this just isn't how the Hallelujah Chorus should be done. Nor even Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, for that matter!

Simply AWESOME!.......2003-01-27

This has to be the best Christmas album I have ever heard. "An Inconvenient Christmas" is your typical Oaks instant classic and I don't think I have EVER heard a better version of "The Hallelujah Chorus." The Oaks just keep recording great music and only get better with time....just like fine wine!

Outstanding New Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Release.......2002-11-27

This is the fourth Christmas project released by the Oaks and it is by far their very best. The Oaks brings to us several new Christmas songs which are destined to become standards in the future. A great mix of old Christmas standards intertwined with new cuts such as: "My Son", "Merry Christmas Baby" & "Beneath The Christmas Tree" just to name a few. The Oaks power harmony is showcased in this project as well as outstanding leads by all four members. Folks, this one is a keeper, one that can be played throughout the year, one that will inspire you, calm you, make you laugh, make you cry and one that will take you on a musical journey that you will not want to return from easily. Buy it, you will not be disappointed.

A fabulous Christmas CD that will become a warm tradition!.......2002-11-08

This CD by The Oak Ridge Boys is one of those rich gems that becomes an instant classic. It is filled with power and emotion. "My Son" is a rare beauty; a song that is filled with faith, love and hope. It shows a personal viewpoint into the Saviors Birth. "Beneath the Christmas Tree" is a glimpse into our rushed world, and what it feels like to reach out and care for others during this harried season. I hope we can all experience such a gift this year. "The Hallelujah Chorus" is a quick paced rendition of a holiday song that isn't usually found on contemporary CD's. I enjoyed it. I highly recommend this album. The Oaks really shine on this work, their perfect harmony is incomparable. This Christmas treat is one that you will love now and in the years to come.

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Hill Country Christmas -- Willie Nelson

Hill Country Christmas
Willie Nelson & Bobbie Nelson
Manufacturer: Finer Arts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters

ASIN: B000005OKX
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

Ni Bobby Nelson
Away in a Manger
Joy to the World
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Here Comes Santa Claus - Gene Autry
Pretty Paper
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
White Christmas
NiInstrumental]

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Willie's Finer Arts recordings are not among his best known, but they are his most intimate; featuring spare arrangements heavy on his nylon string guitar, his sister Bobbie's gospel piano, and that unmistakable sweet, craggy Nelson voice. Hill Country Christmas offers up some treasures amidst the usual standards, including Willie's definitive take on his homeless holiday classic, "Pretty Paper," and the Latin-tinged "El Niño," which might be destined for classic status on its own. The latter is also reprised as a stirring album-closing instrumental. In an odd move though Nelson joins cowboy legend Gene Autry on a jaunty take of "Here Comes Santa Claus"--literally singing harmony over an old Autry recording of the song. --Michael Ruby

Customer Reviews:

Hill Country Christmas -- Willie Nelson.......2000-08-01

If you're a Willie fan -- you'll LOVE this Christmas album! Especially if you love Willie's original acoustic guitar playing -- El Nino (the instrumental version) is absolutely beautiful! Only disappointment was the version of Pretty Paper -- the version on the "Pretty Paper" Christmas album by Willie is much better than the version on this album.

Sugar Plums - Holiday Treats From Sugar Hill

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A Real Plum!
A mellow acoustic Christmas collection
Excellent Christmas CD
My favorite Christmas album
Sugar Plums

Sugar Plums - Holiday Treats From Sugar Hill
Peter Rowan , Tim and Mollie O'Brien , Seldom Scene , Doc Watson , and Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country]
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ASIN: B000000F20
Release Date: 1996-11-24

Tracks:

Making Plans - Tim O'Brien
Christmas Time's A-Coming - Peter Rowan
The First Noel/It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/Joy To The World - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Christmas Lullaby - Doc Watson
Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem - John Starling
Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) - Ranch Romance
What Child Is This - Dan Crary
Christ Was Born In Bethlehem - Tim & Mollie O'Brien
Silent Night - The Seldom Scene
Nothing But A Child - Robin & Linda Williams
The Carpenter Shop - The Bluegrass Cardinals
Away In A Manager - Jerry Douglas
That White Christmas Song - Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers

Customer Reviews:

A Real Plum!.......2004-12-11

I ordered this CD without having heard any of the cuts on it because of John Starling's (formerly of the Seldom Scene) singing of "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem," one of my favorite Christmas songs. (While his version is fine, nobody can touch Emmy Lou Harris on that one, however.) My favorite song here has to be Doc Watson's beautifully plaintive version of "Christmas Lullaby." In addition to these two great bluegrass singers, there are selections by Peter Rowan, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Tim and Mollie O'Brien, The Seldom Scene, Robin and Linda Williams, The Bluegrass Cardinals et al. Other great cuts are the a capella arrangement of "The First Novel/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/Joy To the World" by Doyle Lawsosn and Quicksilver, "Christ Was Born in Bethlehem" by Tim and Mollie O'Brien, "Silent Night" by The Seldom Scene and "The Carpenter Shop" by The Bluegrass Cardinals with their eerily beautiful close harmony. I should point out that-- unlike many collections-- ten of the thirteen cuts here are released for the first time so you get for the most part an all new CD. My only gripe, and it's certainly a minor one, is that with the exception of The Bluegrass Cardinals' song, there's not a banjo within five hundred miles. I don't understand the omission of this beautiful instrument.

This CD, however, really is a plum and will quickly become one of your favorites of the season.

A mellow acoustic Christmas collection.......2003-11-03

This is a very mellow album - even Christmas time's a coming, the bluegrass standard covered here by Peter Rowan, is performed in a comparatively relaxed manner. That's not a criticism, but it is important to know what you are buying. This is definitely not party music but it is great to listen to during quieter moments.

Aside from Peter Rowan, many of Sugar Hill's finest are contributors, including Tim and Mollie O'Brien, Doyle Lawson, Doc Watson, John Starling, Ranch Romance (who do an excellent cover of Santa bring my baby back to me, previously recorded by Elvis Presley), Dan Crary, the Seldom Scene, Robin and Linda Williams, the Bluegrass Cardinals and Jerry Douglas. The songs are an excellent mix of covers (including Steve Earle's Nothing but a child, performed here by Robin and Linda Williams) and originals. The final track is titled That white Christmas song is actually a blend of different standards, but the one about chestnuts roasting on an open fire gets the biggest share. Red Knuckles and the trailblazers do it superbly.

This is an excellent collection of acoustic music that will never sell in huge quantities but will please those who enjoy such music. If you are familiar with the artists that recorded for the Sugar Hill record label during the eighties and nineties and you enjoy their music, you will love this album. If you are new to these artists but you enjoy acoustic folk-country music, this is a good way of getting to know them.

Excellent Christmas CD.......2003-01-29

This is heartfelt but also a lot of fun. A fairly diverse group of artists without straying too far from the bluegrass/traditional vein. On my Christmas favorites list, right up there with Elvis' Christmas Album (the 1st one) which also has the great Santa Bring My Baby (Back To Me), The Ventures' Christmas Album, The Chieftains' Bells of Dublin, and Chris Stamey & Friends' Christmas Time.

My favorite Christmas album.......2002-02-13

A really good Christmas album. This is the first one that comes off the shelf the day after thanksgiving at my house. Communicates the miracle of Christ's birth and the significance of the incarnation in a down-to-earth, thoroughly enjoyable and moving compilation. All that and it is still a load of fun! I love "That White Christmas Song." What a hoot! Everything is tasty and well-executed. Normally I don't go for compilations but this one is a real gem. I think the Bluegrass Cardinals tune is not one of their better efforts, but is still ok.

Sugar Plums.......2000-06-20

This is the best bluegrass Christmas album I have listened to. If you like bluegrass and would are looking for something to put you in the holiday mood this is the CD for you. There is a good mixture of artists and a good mixture of musical styles to make up a very enjoyable CD.

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Country Mountain Christmas

Manufacturer: Green Hill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000B741UW

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Country Mountain Christmas includes the following songs: Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, Joy to the World, It Came upon a midnight Clear, Rudolf the red nosed reindeer, O come all ye Faithful, Santa Claus is coming to town, Winter Wonderland, The first Noel, Silent Night, Up on the Housetop and Go Tell it on the Mountain. Total Time: 41:33

Christmas Memories: Singer's Dream Karaoke

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Christmas Memories: Singer's Dream Karaoke
Faith Hill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000SOOKFY

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Great christmas mix
Amazing CD

Halleluiah!
Sarah Morrau, Nita Velo Connie Hill
Manufacturer: Connie Hill, Sarah Morrau, Nita Velo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007DSXU
Release Date: 2002-11-01

Tracks:

Do You Hear What I Hear? (Nita Velo)
Sing Your Praises (Connie Hill)
Breath Of Heaven (Sarah Morrau)
Halleluiah (Nita Velo)
A Time Of Love (Connie Hill)
Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Sarah Morrau)
Mary Had A Baby (Nita Velo)
Merry, Merry Christmas (Connie Hill)
The First Noel (Sarah Morrau)
Christmas, Merry Christmas (Nita Velo)
Sing We (Connie Hill)
Promise Of A New Day (Nita Velo)
I Wonder As I Wander (Sarah Morrau)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Sarah Morrau)

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Christmas Album containing original songs as well as original arrangements of traditional favorites. Contemporary, Christian music ranging from pop to blues. Enjoyed by all ages!

Customer Reviews:

Great christmas mix.......2002-12-08

These three women have brought together traditional and original Christmas music for an beautiful new CD. It is in turn sweet, gorgeous, funky and fun. They all shine individually and together. A great gift and a great CD to have.

Amazing CD.......2002-11-26

This is for me a first in Christmas CDs - the range and style of vocals and instruments astound. From the lively well-known carols to the tender, soulful, prayer-like originals, this memorable and astonishing work brings me hours of pleasure. I play it over and over. I love it and am sending it to many friends.

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Merry Christmas Y'all
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Green Hill Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AB54A0
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

Merry Christmas from Texas Y'All (Tracy Byrd)
Hangin' Round the Mistletoe (Brooks & Dunn)
I Only Want You for Christmas (Alan Jackson)
Please Come Home for Christmas (Lonestar)
Go Tell it on the Mountain (Sara Evans)
Christmas Spirit (Diamond Rio)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Vince Gill)
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Alabama)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Aaron Tippin)
Silent Night (Steve Wariner)
We Three Kings of Orient Are (Blackhawk)
Winter Wonderland (Randy Travis)
Santa Baby (Mindy McCready)
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow (Asleep at the Wheel)

Product Description

Have a happy honky tonk holiday with this outstanding collection of Christmas songs from some of today's hottest Country stars. Merry Christmas Y'All is one down-home holiday party you won't want to miss!

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