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Diamond Rio Has New Deal and Christmas CD »

Diamond Rio Has New Deal and Christmas CD
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8/30/2007
Stephen L. Betts
Diamond Rio has signed with Word Records, a Christian music label. They’re slated to release their first Christmas album, A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines, on Oct. 9. The album will feature classic holiday songs along with the original title track.
The [...]

Harry Connick Jr Christmas Stage Show to Debut in November »

The other day the Coterie Theatre had the feel of an old Hollywood soundstage.
In a room backstage Harry Connick Jr. was writing new music on an electronic keyboard hooked to his laptop and cueing printouts for musical director Molly Jessup, who was at an upright piano in the theater leading a cast through the [...]

Time-Life Announces New Christmas CD »

On September 25, Time-Life Music and BET J will jointly present “Love’s Holiday: A Gospel Christmas.” The CD features several big-name artists: Whitney Houston, Cristina Aguilera, Mary Mary, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle, to name just a few.
The fourteen-track compilation features both traditional and new gospel-inspired Christmas recordings by both established [...]

Mannheim Steamroller Announces New Christmas Release »

Mannheim Steamroller solicited ideas from fans in selecting a favorite Christmas tune to be showcased on their newest Christmas CD. The winner? The Christmas Song. On October 9th, 2007 the Steamroller will release The Christmas Song CD featuring a surprise guest vocalist.
Announcement of the new CD was followed with a promise that the 2007 holiday [...]