LISTEN: Gabby Barrett Brings Holiday Cheer Early With ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’
It may be October, but Gabby Barrett is already getting into the Christmas spirit with the release of a stunning…
Gabby Barrett; Photo Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville
It may be October, but Gabby Barrett is already getting into the Christmas spirit with the release of a stunning rendition of the timeless classic “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”
The chart-topping country star’s version of the iconic holiday hit stays true to the original and allows her pristine vocals to take the spotlight alongside soft percussion and a beautiful piano melody. The soft jingle of bells throughout adds a festive Christmas touch.
Barrett’s version of the holiday standard, which was written by Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, and Buck Ram, is the first release from her forthcoming Christmas album, Carols and Candelight, set for release on November 8.
The multi-platinum singer/songwriter announced the project earlier this month, telling fans, “I know we’re close to Halloween, but my heart is in HOLIDAY MODE!!!!!”
Barrett says Christmas is her “FAVORITE” time of year and that she was “so excited” to share her Christmas album with fans.
The upcoming Carols and Candlelight album includes for KING & COUNTRY’s award-nominated “Go Tell It On The Mountain” featuring Gabby Barrett, plus other duets like “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with her husband, Cade Foehner, and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” with The Piano Guys.
Christmas classics like “Last Christmas,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” and more are also featured on the project.
Gabby Barrett will bring her live show to Nashville’s CMA Theater inside the Country Music Hall of Fame in Museum on November 13, just days after releasing Carols and Candlelight.
She’ll close out her 2024 touring schedule with shows in Louisiana on Nov. 14 and 15.
Carols and Candlelight Track List:
1. “Mary, Did You Know?” (Mark Lowry, Buddy Greene)*
2. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” (Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram)*
3. “Christmas To Remember” (Chris Eaton, Beverly Darnall, Amy Grant)*
4. “The First Noel” (Public Domain)*
5. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside (feat. Cade Foehner)” (Frank Loesser)*
6. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (feat. The Piano Guys)”*
7. “Go Tell It On The Mountain” (for KING & COUNTRY feat. Gabby Barrett)+
8. “O Holy Night” (Public Domain)*
9. “Last Christmas” (George Michael)*
10. “Grown-Up Christmas List” (David Foster, Linda Thompson-Jenner)*
11. “Silent Night” (Public Domain)*
* Produced by Ross Copperman
+ Produced by Tedd T. and for KING & COUNTRY; Co-Produced by Benjamin Backus; Additional Vocal Production on “Go Tell It On The Mountain (feat. Gabby Barrett)” by Ross Copperman
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