"... one of the most unique
stylists
and song-finders
in the modern
Music Row era."
Craig Havighurst, TENNESSEAN
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the entire review here.
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Kathy Mattea’s 1993 offering GOOD NEWS became
an instant holiday classic — showcasing her warm and heartfelt vocals,
sincerity, and unmatched style.
JOY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY is sure to become another treasured favorite with a
festive mix of traditional carols and new songs celebrating the season. It
is music for the soul and the season.
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"This collection of songs represents for
me an arc of time, a bridge over many years of work.
The project began as a gentle prodding from Bill, encouraging me to
explore some original Christmas arrangements to add to our touring show
around GOOD NEWS. Some of the songs we’ve been doing
for a long time, like old friends, others are fresh and new.
Many of the arrangements evolved over years, with input from so many
musicians. I am profoundly grateful for the gift of these generous
collaborators, especially Bill, Ed, Mick, Jon and Marc… and their loving
way of gently pushing me to find and express parts of myself I would
simply be too lazy to explore on my own.
Oh, yeah. The last voice on the record is my Dad."
- Kathy
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1 |
Christmas
Collage |
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2 |
Unto Us
A Child Is Born |
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3 |
Angels
We Have Heard On High |
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4 |
Straw
Against The Chill |
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5 |
Baby
King |
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6 |
When
The Baby Grew Up |
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7 |
Hark,
The Herald Angels Sing |
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8 |
O
Come, All Ye Faithful |
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9 |
All
Because Of Him |
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10 |
Sing,
Mary, Sing |
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11 |
There's
Still My Joy |
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Artists & Instrumentation |
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Kathy
- vocals; whistle on 1 |
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Jim Brock
- drums, percussion on 1, 3, 5, 8 |
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Gerry Gillespie
- bass on 1, 3, 5, 8 |
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Bill Cooley
- acoustic guitar on 1, 3, 7, 8; National steel guitar on
5; electric guitar on 9 |
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Mick Conley
- acoustic guitar on 1, 6; octave bass on 3 |
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Carson Whitsett
- piano, keyboards on 1, 11; Wurlitzer on 5; Hammond B3 on 8 |
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Chris Carmichael
- violin on 1, cello on 3 |
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Dan Needham
- drums on 2, 4, 6, 9, 10 |
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Byron House
- bass on 2, 4 |
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Ed Cash
- acoustic guitar, mandolin on 2, 4, 6, 9, 10 |
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Joanie Madden
- whistle on 2, 4 |
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Matt Pierson
- bass on 6, 9, 10 |
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Ben Shive
- keyboards on 6, 9, 10 |
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John Catchings
- cello on 11 |
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Bob Halligan,
Jr., Terry Wilson, Nick Stefano - supporting vocals |
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