Three-time Grammy® winner and superstar Tim McGraw is kicking off the holiday season with the release of his festive new multi-single “Christmas All Over The World / It Wasn’t His Child” via Big Machine Records – LISTEN HERE. Continue reading Out Now: Tim McGraw “Christmas All Over The World”
Country music trio Pistol Annies will deck the halls with new original holiday tunes as their first Christmas album, Hell of a Holiday, arrives Oct. 22. Listen to the first release, “Snow Globe,” here.
Steve Holy returns to the studio for the first time in nearly a decade to release ‘A Christmas To Remember,’ available Fri., Oct. 22 via Thrill Hill Records. Known for his multi-week No.1 singles “Brand New Girlfriend” and “Good Morning Beautiful” — a song released in 2000 that went on to become one of the decade’s most played songs on country radio — the Texas native will ring in the holidays with a 10-track album chock-full of festive favorites and one yuletide original.
me of us it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit, but for David Adam Byrnes, it’s long overdue. David has spent the last year hard at work on his own releases as well as teaming up with a star-studded cast of players to produce a 6-song holiday EP with his “A Honky Tonk Christmas” taking the title track. With a 90’s country feel, some serious guitar and fiddle, and a fun bit of flare, “A Honky Tonk Christmas” takes holiday heartbreak right into two-step territory Continue reading Premiere: David Adam Byrnes ‘A Honky Tonk Christmas’
GRAMMY® Award-winner Tim McGraw is ushering in the holiday season with the release of “It Wasn’t His Child” today – listen now. McGraw first performed the Christmas standard at the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway and most recently reprised it against a stunning holiday backdrop on this year’s CMA Country Christmas, which will re-air December 21 at 10/9c on ABC. Originally written and performed by Skip Ewing, McGraw’s version was arranged and co-produced by his longtime band leader Danny Hemingson along with Steve Gibson and Byron Gallimore. “It Wasn’t His Child” has been a favorite song of McGraw’s for years. “It’s been a crazy year and we’ve worked hard to put out music, knowing how much it can mean and provide solace in difficult times,” McGraw says of the release. “This is our final chance to thank everyone for sticking with us this year and more importantly, provide some Christmas spirit to you this holiday season.” The release of “It Wasn’t His Child” caps off a 2020 for McGraw in which he released his 16th studio album Here On Earth, which marked his 4th straight decade with a #1 album on the Billboard Country Album chart. The album was his 19th worldwide #1 and his 17th U.S. #1, tying him for second most #1 albums in the U.S., just behind George Strait. His #1 GRAMMY-winning hit “Humble & Kind” and his #1 single “Highway Don’t Care” were each certified triple platinum, moving his total career RIAA certifications to 76 million.
*Disclaimer: We may earn a small commission through the purchase of products linked below. All opinions are our own. With Christmas almost upon us a lot of us (me… I mean me) are just now getting around to filling out our holiday gift list. If you’re in the same spot I’m in, let me share with you some of the last minute gift ideas that have worked for me in a pinch. Uncaged Wine by Zac BrownLike many other country stars, Zac Brown has branched out into the alcohol business. We here at CMNB are huge fans of his Uncaged line of wines, and since his distribution game is on point, you can find it just about anywhere! Site-to-Store deals from Lowes and WalmartAs in all things last minute, shipping is usually where the best-laid plans fall apart, and none of us want to wade through the big box stores this time of year, especially as Covid numbers spike. How about doing your shopping online, taking advantage of all those online-only savings, but then selecting site-to-store for your delivery option. The items you order will get added to the big box store’s distribution truck with all the priority of a perishable good from the regional warehouse and be ready for curbside pickup in no time at all! Amazon Prime Purchases with discounts from SlickDealsThis year has been THE year to pick up a craft or hobby, and nothing has been hotter than hot cocoa bombs. You can help inspire creativity and get some hot coupon codes from SlickDeals and order the silicon chocolate molds using Amazon Prime for super-fast shipping. Subscription Gifts!I don’t know about you, but subscription boxes ALWAYS feel like a treat to me. Whether it’s makeup, wine, geeky toys, or yoga gear, the surprise element of never knowing exactly what will be in the delivery makes it a lot of fun to recieve, and makes it feel like an extravagant treat. CrateJoy.com has a great listing of hundreds of available subscription boxes that will suit the tastes of just about anyone you can think of. Many of the services will let you choose a one-time gift, an limited time subscription, or an ongoing delivery depending on your level of generosity. Discover 1,000’s of subscription boxes as unique as you are! Custom Made Cocktail KitsWant to keep with the cocktail options, but you’re not a big fan of wine? Try some other top-notch spirits from your favorite country music icons. Widely available are options like Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Rum, Redneck Riviera Whiskey from John Rich, Wild Shot Mezcal from Toby Keith, Smithwork’s American Made Vodka from Blake Shelton, or even Old Whiskey River Bourbon from Willie Nelson himself. Pair that with a mixer of your choice and tie a ribbon around them both and you’ll be the star of the holiday season! *Some links in this post may be sponsored, but all opinions are our own.
DOLLY PARTON DEBUTS AT #1 ON TWO BILLBOARD CHARTS WITH A HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS ALBUM Her First Holiday Album in 30 Years Takes Top Spot on Country Albums Chart and Holiday Albums Chart Dolly Parton has been an inspiring and comforting voice for generations of fans around the world her entire career. This year, when we all could use a little extra cheer, Dolly has once again provided solace and joy with the release of her latest holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, which has reached the #1 spot on both the Billboard Country and Holiday charts in its first week. The album released on Butterfly Records in partnership with 12Tone Music is available for purchase and streaming worldwide.
Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner and five-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Carrie Underwood, released the track list and special guests for her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, available globally on digital and CD on September 25 and on red vinyl on October 30. Continue reading Carrie Underwood Reveals My Gift Track List & Special Guests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Inspired by her original holiday single “My Christmas Wish for You,” songstress Sandra Lynn spreads Christmas cheer to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville. For a list of ways to support Nashville’s Ronald McDonald House this holiday season, click HERE. “Getting to tour Nashville’s Ronald McDonald House this week and see all the incredible ways this organization helps support families with a home away from home while they’re children are receiving critical medical care is absolutely touching and inspiring. I cannot thank everyone enough that donated towards RMH’s ‘Holiday Wish List’ this year, in hopefully helping to make Christmas just a little bit brighter for these families,” expressed Lynn.
BRETT ELDREDGE has launched the “BRETT ELDREDGE’S CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN” interactive Alexa voice skill for AMAZON’s Echo devices. Once the feature is enabled, fans can use the voice prompt “Alexa, open ‘BRETT ELDREDGE’S CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN’” to engage with ELDREDGE and hear tracks from his “GLOW” holiday album. The skill also has ELDREDGE answering questions about the production process for the album, discussing his favorite CHRISTMAS songs, and talking about the inspiration behind recording a holiday project, plus more. “With the release of this latest voice skill, we’re ushering in a new era of fan engagement,” said WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE VP/Radio & Streaming/Marketing CHAD SCHULTZ. “Fans increasingly crave an intimate and authentic connection that extends beyond the music; voice technology represents a powerful opportunity for artists like BRETT to satisfy this demand and reach broad audiences.” Get the skill here.
