"It's hard to believe, but 60 years ago, the Peanuts gang's classic A Charlie Brown Christmas aired on television for the first time and became an almost-instant sensation. Part of its charms, of course, must be credited to its whimsical score by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. To celebrate such a huge anniversary, Craft Recordings is reissuing its soundtrack - as good a reason as any to revisit these beloved songs."
"'Greatest Hits Christmas,' LeAnn Rimes Just ahead of her Christmas tour, the country icon LeAnn Rimes released Greatest Hits Christmas. It's exactly what it sounds like: a mesh of classics and some of her best-known songs from her past holiday albums. There are also new collaborations, like Aloe Blacc on "That Spirit of Christmas" and Gavin DeGraw on "Celebrate Me Home.""
"'Snow Globe Town,' Brad Paisley Some things just make sense together: peanut butter and jelly, coffee and doughnuts, Brad Paisley and his touring band sitting down in Nashville to record a charming Christmas album. Snow Globe Town boasts of eight originals and eight covers - exactly what the heart wants this holiday season. It's the former collection that will really connect, though; there are real charms to be found in "Lit," "That Crazy Elf" and the title track."
The 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas is marked by a Craft Recordings reissue of Vince Guaraldi's whimsical soundtrack. LeAnn Rimes released Greatest Hits Christmas, combining classics from past holiday albums with new collaborations featuring Aloe Blacc and Gavin DeGraw. Brad Paisley issued Snow Globe Town, blending eight originals and eight covers with standout tracks like "Lit," "That Crazy Elf" and the title song. Trisha Yearwood's Christmastime showcases her homey voice and includes a duet with Garth Brooks, "Merry Christmas, Valentine." A new Holidays release celebrates late Roberta Flack’s holiday recordings following her death at 88.
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