I’m a member of the Family Christian Bloggers and they
provided me with a free copy of Christmas in the Country.
Christmas in the Country is a collection of songs from
popular country artists featuring, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, LeAnn Rimes,
Little Texas, Steve Holy, Kenny Rogers and Wynonna, John Michael Montgomery,
Clay Walker, Bryan White, Holly Dunn, Kathy Mattea, The Bellamy Brothers, Neal
McCory, Big & Rich, and Glen Campbell.
The album starts off with Randy Travis – Meet Me under the
Mistletoe. This song has the vibe of classic country. The song is about falling
in love and meeting your lover under the mistletoe and who doesn’t want to receive
a romantic kiss as a first gift! I know, I do!!
The second is a classic radio hit featuring vocals from
Travis Tritt called Santa Looked a lot like Daddy. It’s a humorous Christmas
song and this one is about a boy witnessing his mommy kissing Santa and he is
confused as to why.
The third song is one by LeAnn Rimes and it’s the classic
White Christmas. This one makes me recall watching out the window and seeing
snow falling and everyone is getting ready to go out after they unwrap their
gifts. LeAnn Rimes does an excellent job hitting all of the high notes in this
song and her voice is simplify stunning.
Track number four is Here Comes Santa Claus by Little
Texas. This one has a country rock feeling to the track and it makes you want
to rock out waiting for Santa to deliver presents. I also like how this one
talked about how peace would come to all if we would follow the light and
giving thanks to God for our many blessings and how we all God’s children.
The five song is one by Steve Holy and Jingle Bell Rock
reminded me of an oldies tune mixed with today’s music. The guitar licks in
this song is amazing and it makes you to want to get up and dance.
Track six is a duet by Kenny Rogers and Wynonna called Mary
Did You Know and this song gives me chills. This one asks the question to Mary
if she knew the child, Jesus she was carrying was going to change the world.
Track seven is a
classic song called Santa Claus is Coming to Town by John Michael Montgomery.
I especially miss hearing John Michael Montgomery on the radio. I liked how
this version had a wonderful piano solo part and kids will love his voice.
Track eight is a
soulful song called Please Come Home for Christmas by Clay Walker. This one
is about begging your lover to return home by Christmas or at least by New
Years. Clay Walker sings this one with such passion like he’s lived this
song! It also has magnificent guitar riffs towards the end of the song that
really bring the song alive.
Track nine is a
classic song recorded by many artists called I’ll Be Home for Christmas. I
really enjoyed the violin parts that added a sad ambiance and longing to get
home to be with your family and friends.
Track ten is a Latino song called Feliz
Navidad by Holly Dunn. It had a nice drumbeat in the middle of the song. It
makes listeners to want to dance along to the track.
Track eleven is a song called the Christmas
Song by Kathy Mattea. I love the instruments in this track and it sounds like
a classic country Christmas song.
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Track twelve is by the Bellamy Brothers –
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. There isn’t a song that the Bellamy
Brothers can’t cover. This one has a rocky edge to it that country lovers
will love!
Track thirteen is one called Merry Christmas
Darling by Neal McCoy. This was the first time that I have ever heard this
Christmas song and I like how it described the perfect Christmas scene of
being by the cozy fire.
Track fourteen is by Big & Rich – Blue Christmas
and it has such a rock feeling throughout the entire song and it’s different
than the typical version of Blue Christmas. I like this version way better
and the guitar parts blew me away with how epic they sounded.
Track fifteen is called Brightest And Best
by Glen Campbell and this one is about shepherds travelling to meet our Savior.
It gives me the Heavenly in awe feeling!
I would recommend this amazing country
Christmas album especially to any country music fans who are fans of classic
country and today’s country. It has the perfect mix of both styles of
artists. Even if you’re not a huge country music lover the album is still
enjoyable. I really like how this album had classic Christmas tunes and some
new songs that I haven’t heard before. The songs are all family friendly and
everyone will adore listening to these by the fire. My top five songs are Santa
Looked a lot like Daddy, Here Comes Santa Claus, Mary Did You Know, Please
Come Home for Christmas, and Blue Christmas. If you’re looking for a wonderful
produced album featuring great country artists, then check out this CD!
Family
Christian has graciously provided me with a Family Christian $10 appreciation certificate to giveaway to a
luck reader!
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