Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Music

Hey everyone! I'm a huge country music fan and one of the things I like best is that in addition to re-doing the classics they create new Christmas music. Everything from silly to thought provoking.

My favorite CD is Toby Keith's Christmas to Christmas (1995).
There's not one classic on the CD and he touches on everything from religion, to surviving the holidays after losing a loved one, to Santa getting a Hot Rod Sleigh painted up like Richard Petty's car! Santa I'm Right Here is a tribute to the reality of too many in these hard economic times.

Another favorite:
The Elvis Duets (2008) CD is just fun! We've all heard him sing these traditional songs before but they've added in female voices (Carry Underwood, Martina McBride, Wynonna, etc.) and it's really neat.

Here are a few songs that you can Google if you'd like to hear something different:
Hard Candy Christmas-Dolly Parton
Let's Make A Little Christmas Tonight-Phil Vassar
What Made the Baby Cry-Toby Keith
Thistle Hair the Christmas Bear-Alabama
The Angel At the Top of My Tree-Kenny Chesney
Let It Be Christmas-Alan Jackson
Merry Christmas From the Family-Montgomery Gentry-silly
Redneck Twelve Days of Christmas-Jeff Foxworthy-silly
Have a happy day:@)

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  1. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great Christmas music - guaranteed to get us in the mood :)
    Mary x

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I love Toby Keith and I'm definitely checking out his Christmas album.

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. AnnDecember 10, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I adore Elvis'Christmas music. I've never heard Toby Keith Christmas CD==will have to listen to it.
    Ann

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  4. Terra December 10, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    These albums sound great. Elvis was my first crush, I admit it. What a voice that man had and he sings some gospel songs beautifully.

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  5. Denise at Autumn SkyDecember 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I am also a Country music fan. I have Alan Jackson's CD and some others but I will check out your list.

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  6. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowDecember 10, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I have come to enjoy country music over the years. My husband and daughter love it. This is a great list for country music lovers. I will send this to my daughter who is away at school.

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  7. Sherri B.December 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I get all sappy with Christmas music and love it all. Hope you're having a good weekend! xo

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 10, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I love the Elvis music and now I need to find that Toby Keith cd! I know I would love it, too! Happy holidays, my friend! ♥

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  9. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I Lynn! I don't listen to much country music, but I do know about Toby Keith and love his music. Now Elvis on the other hand... :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia;)

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  10. MichaeleDecember 10, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I have heard a couple of those and will look the rest up on iTunes. My girls just love Christmas music!

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  11. Chatty CroneDecember 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I'm a huge country fan too and I love Toby Keith too. My favorite is Keith Urban.

    sandie

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  12. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesDecember 10, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Lynn, I like country music, too. There are a few on your list that I haven't heard but will have to listen to them. Elvis was before my time but believe me I know about his music. My Mom was one of the millions who LOVED him and his music, especially gospel and Christmas songs. I've sort of learned to like his music from having it played in our house since I was little. Hope you are enjoying the season!
    Shannon

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  13. DonnaDecember 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Hard Candy Christmas by Dolly is one of my all time favorites.

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  14. Gypsy HeartDecember 10, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Love Toby Keith! So glad he won the other night on the awards show. I love C&W music too ~ really all kinds of music except rap and heavy metal. Thanks for sharing!

    Pat

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  15. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I too love country music. I have Sirus in my car and I have it on Country Xmas , love it.

    Chris

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  16. LeslieDecember 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    My mom loved Hard Candy Christmas ~ I always think of her when I hear that song!!
    I haven't heard Toby Keiths christmas songs.. but I just recently found the country christmas station on the Sirus radio.

    Have a merry Sunday!!!!!

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  17. DearHelenHartmanDecember 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Not much for country music but do like some Toby Keith so maybe I'll listen to some samples and see what I like. Thanks.

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  18. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookDecember 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love Country Christmas, great list!

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  19. ShannonDecember 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I grew up listening to Willie Nelson's Pretty Paper. And it's not Christmas unless I listen to that album!

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  20. Tablescapes By DianeDecember 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Great Christmas music !! I also grew up with Willie Nelson's sweet lady.
    My Dad would play this music all the time.
    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  21. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 11, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    My husband enjoys country music too. I'll have to give him your list!

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  22. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 11, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I'm a Toby Keith fan so how did I miss his Christmas CD? I will be looking for it now. I think my favorite Christmas CD is Kathy Mattea's Good News! LOVE!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  23. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 12, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I like Toby Keith and Dolly Parton's Christmas CD's, and Elvis is always a classic.

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  24. xinexDecember 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I love Christmas songs and country music so Toby Keith's album sounds good to me....Christine

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  25. DebbieDecember 12, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I would probably like that because I love Christmas music and I like Toby Keith.

    "Hard Candy Christmas" is a favorite of mine for some oddball reason.

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  26. Susan FreemanDecember 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    You know how much I love music ~ so I will be checking these out!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  27. Swamp DogDecember 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Try this one, Blue Christmas Lights, Buck Owens!

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  28. KathleenDecember 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I like Toby Keith, too.
    How about Dominic the Donkey?:)

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  29. RenéeDecember 12, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Looks like a fun playlist, Lynn. I'm off to check some of them out!

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  30. bjDecember 13, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Hard Candy Christmas has always been a favorite...
    Hope things are good with you..
    xo bj

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  31. jeanneDecember 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Lynn, Don’t faint, it is really me. I have been so busy with a Christmas party here (35 people) and my Garden Club Christmas party (38 people) Not here but a big deal held at our church. I have been having a grand time decorating our home and enjoying the festivities of these two events. Thank goodness, now I can get back to my friends. I have missed my blog friends so much.

    I too love country music and you list of faves are great picks. We love the Idol winner Scotty McCreary. He has a great voice.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  32. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    How could there be a Christmas without Elvia.Love toby Keith.

    Merry Christmas
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  33. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hi, Lynn!
    I do love Christmas music! It sure can help set the mood!

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  34. The Single NesterDecember 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Check out Jane Monheit. She is amazing. I love Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and Karen Carpenter's Merry Christmas Darling.

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