Music review: ‘An Americana Christmas’ – Various Artists
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Despite this extensive musical collection, I still get excited when the new releases come out each year. While I am thoroughly enjoying the current holiday albums by artists such as Sara Evans, Idina Menzel, Renee Fleming and Darius Rucker, my favorite is a rootsy assortment of engaging tunes. 无毛视频淎n Americana Christmas无毛视频� delivers 10 classic Christmas arrangements and six brand-new holiday numbers from a wide variety of talented artists.
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John Prine masks the heartache of lost love on 无毛视频淓verything Is Cool无毛视频� and Dwight Yoakam adds his unique country twang to the rousing 无毛视频淩un Run Rudolph.无毛视频� The Band brings the album to a celebrated close with a treasured version of 无毛视频淐hristmas Must Be Tonight.无毛视频�
Christmas is about Christ, family, friends and taking the time to enjoy and share the many blessings we receive every day. 无毛视频淎n Americana Christmas无毛视频� is sure to make your holiday memorable, merry and bright.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at crhodes@heraldstandard.com.