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Nashville, Tenn. (September 14, 2015) – Rhonda Vincent has
been celebrating the season all year; writing new Christmas material,
then combining the new originals with the classics. The result is
something unique and it’s sure to set the perfect tone for this Holiday
Season!
This six-time Grammy® nominated artist is set to reveal Christmas Time,
on October 30 via Upper Management Music. Among the tunes, you will
find the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” like you’ve never heard before!
Rhonda calls upon some of her most famous Country music friends to join
her in the celebration; including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Charlie
Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and more (see track listing below).
“It was a dream of mine to create this celebrity version of
the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas,'” said Vincent. She explains, “As I
started sharing my vision with family and friends, my bandmate Mickey
Harris, began sharing his ideas, relating the line to specific artists.
When I told him I had invited Dolly, he suggested she sing the line
‘Eight Maids A Milking.’ It was then I set to work to match artists with
specific lines, and taking on the task of contacting each artist. Dolly
was the first to respond, and the first to record. From there, it
became a chaotic coordination of schedules, and a victory celebration
with the completion of each artist’s contribution. I appreciate every
artist that joined me in making this incredible dream come true!”
The upbeat favorite, features vocal contributions from The
Oak Ridge Boys, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Bill Anderson, Dolly
Parton, Ronnie Milsap, Gene Watson, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Jeannie
Seely, Larry Gatlin, and EmiSunshine. Listen closely as each performer
sings a line from the famous tune. Another highlight of the album is the
“Christmas Medley,” which is the closing track of the album. For the
first time ever, Vincent sings with only a piano, on a special
arrangement of seven classics; including “We Three Kings,” “It Came Upon
The Midnight Clear,” “The First Noel”, with ACM award-winner Michael
Rojas.
In addition to the large lineup of celebrity guests, Christmas Time also features a who’s who of musicians. Along with members of The Rage, joining Vincent on the album is ACM “Fiddle
Player of the Year” Stuart Duncan, ACM “Steel Guitar Player of the
Year” Mike Johnson, ACM “Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year” Michael
Rojas, mandolinist extraordinaire Sierra Hull, and many more, who all
come together to bring the Christmas sound to a whole new level. Also
assisting Vincent on vocals is the International Bluegrass Music
Association’s reigning “Emerging Artist of the Year” recipients, Flatt
Lonesome.
1. Dreaming of Christmas – Written by Rhonda Vincent
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. Twelve Days of Christmas (Featuring
The Oak Ridge Boys, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Bill Anderson,
Dolly Parton, Ronnie Milsap, Gene Watson, Larry Gatlin, Jeannie Seely,
Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, and EmiSunshine)
4. Angels We Have Heard On High
5. Milk & Cookies – Written by Rhonda Vincent
6. Christmas Time – Written by Rhonda Vincent
7. Christmas Time At Home – Written by Rhonda Vincent
8. Away In A Manger
9. Jingle Bells
10. Silent Night
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Christmas Medley (What
Child Is This, We Three Kings, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, O Come
All Ye Faithful, The First Noel, O Holy Night, Hark The Herald Angles
Sing)
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