The Christmas Record
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| Released | October 12, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 37:00 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Producer | Dave Cobb | |||
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The Christmas Record is the eleventh studio album and first Christmas record by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released on October 4, 2024, through Capitol Nashville and was produced by Dave Cobb. The albums features cover versions of Christmas songs, as well as five original songs.
Background and recording
In March 2024, while appearing on CMT Hot 20 Little Big Town announced that they were in the process of recording a Christmas album. In September 2024, they officially announced the album and its lead single, "Christmas Night with You".[1]
The album was recorded in 2023, and most of it was recorded in Savannah, Georgia.[2]
Release and promotion
The album was released by Capitol Nashville on October 4, 2024. To help promote the album, Little Big Town will host NBC's Christmas at the Opry on December 16, 2024.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Glow" |
| Fairchild | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" | Jimi Westbrook | 2:16 | |
| 3. | "If We Make It Through December" | Merle Haggard | Fairchild | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Someday at Christmas" |
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| 2:51 |
| 5. | "Christmas Night with You" |
| Fairchild | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Believe in Christmas" |
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| 3:54 |
| 7. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Fairchild | 3:42 | |
| 8. | "Tennessee Christmas" | Schlapman | 3:51 | |
| 9. | "Christmas Time Is Here" |
| 3:04 | |
| 10. | "Evergreen" |
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| 3:41 |
| 11. | "Holiday" |
| Fairchild | 3:35 |
Personnel
Little Big Town
- Karen Fairchild – lead vocals (tracks 1, 3–7, 9–11)
- Kimberly Schlapman – lead vocals (4, 8–10)
- Philip Sweet – lead vocals (10)
- Jimi Westbrook – lead vocals (2, 6, 10)
Technical
- Dave Cobb – producer
References
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (September 13, 2024). "Little Big Town To Deck The Halls With New Christmas Album". Music Row. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Wren, Sharon (October 8, 2024). "Little Big Town talks albums, concert at Vibrant Arena in Moline". Our Quad Cities. Nexstar Media Group. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Marcus K. Dowling (October 9, 2024). "Nashville's Little Big Town to host NBC Opry holiday specia". The Tennessean. Retrieved October 14, 2024.