Monday, November 29, 2010

CMA Country Christmas video reviews and reports


Acappella rendition of 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' by Raskell Flatts

Raskall Flatts sings acappella tonight and the harmonies are nostalgic and as others in the room remarked PERFECT!  It was a joy to hear a performance that was so in tune not only with each other but with their audience.  The  song was 'I'll be Home For Christmas', and by the time they were done, you forgot who the original artist was.   That is no small feat when singing songs by previous superstars.   The song is known for being originally in the movie 'White Christmas', and many have sung it since it was released in 1943.   I'll...
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REBA McEntire "Santa Clause is Coming to Town": CMA Country Christmas

 Reba knows how to work an audience, with her magical smile and bouncy catchy song, she gets audience involvement.  It didn't hurt to have Santa going up and down the aisles, passing out giant candy canes and gifts to audience members either.  Her song was the classic song written to get girls and boys to be good during the year.   'Santa Clause is Coming to Town'.   Thankfully she sang it Reba style and the audience loved it. Santa take a bow! Watch the video by clicking on the player's arrow to the left.  Related Articles:  ...
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Sugarland wows audience with 'O come Emmanuel' at CMA Country Christmas Show

Country's biggest stars are celebrating the holidays! In true Christmas spirit, these artists are sharing songs and stories that note only warm the heart, but remind us of the important things of Christmas. What better way to remember that there is hope in this world of economic turmoil.  CMA Country Christmas was a breath of fresh air.   Sugarland sings 'Oh Come Emmanuel'  This song/hymn is a classic vocal message about Christmas Salvation. The prophecy about Jesus coming as Emmanuel -  Emmanuel literally meaning 'God with us', it  is a timeless...
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Darius Rucker sings : 'CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS' at CMA Country Christmas special

Darius Rucker not only is easy to listen to with mellow smooth country sounds, he also has great taste in music.  A song he co-wrote.  it is a 'Candy Cane Christmas' and just like the song says it was sweet as can be with Darius singing. Watch the video by clicking on the arrow in the left column and enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate and a candy cane stir stick.  The CMA Country Christmas special will be looked forward to next year. This song is a classic about children and Christmas anticipation.  related articles:  All Darius Rucker wanted was a...
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Little Big Town sings Go Tell It On The Mountain: CMA Country Christmas

Don't let this simple song fool you, they sing it with sincerity and a harmony that can't be beat. Just listening to this song is not enough - the watching of faces communicates totally to the listener.    Earlier today each member of the group related their favorite Christmas movies or specials.   Some liked the claymation of Rudolph's animation,  but one of the members loved the most classic of all Christmas movies, "Its A  Wonderful Life". Watch the video by clicking on the arrow in the left column,  and enjoy the sweet simpleness...
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Jennifer Nettles hosts CMA Country Christmas opening with Winter Wonderland

Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland is hosting the CMA Country Christmas and she does it so well.  She seems to enjoy all the little tidbits of information about the country superstars and how they view Christmas.   For the first song of the night; Jennifer sang, 'Winter Wonderland' .  Written in 1934 it trulyl is timeless and still modern. Country's biggest stars are celebrating the holidays! In true Christmas spirit, these artists are sharing  songs and stories that note only warm the heart, but remind us of the important things of Christmas. Watch...
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Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - gone viral video

Started as a Merry Christmas message to everyone from Alphabet Photography, this flash mob is truly genius. Starting from the outside edges of the crowd it portrays a depth with the singing that dance alone does not convey.  Many of the participants were surprising, they just didn't look like singers.  There is also good balance of showing audience reaction in this present.  "King of Kings" they sing with power and enthusiasm.  Great Christmas tidings sending us back generations, when we didn't worry about political correctness.  Enjoying the...
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