The piano accompaniment to the vocal borrows heavily from the tune of the 19th-century winter song Jingle Bells.Ģ5:57 We end our concert today with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and the “Angel Green Green Grass Reel.” Although the song is merely set near Christmas time, rather than being about Christmas, it has become something of a modern Christmas standard. She is a founding member and lead singer of the Grammy winning country, blues, and old-time music band the “Carolina Chocolate Drops.” Fans of the show “Nashville” will recognize Giddens as gospel singing social worker “Hallie” from seasons five and six!Ģ1:57 “River” is a folk song by Joni Mitchell from her 1971 album Blue.
Guest artist Rhiannon Giddens is an award winning singer, fiddle and banjo player from North Carolina.
There are many versions of this song, each giving a Biblical meaning to the numbers mentioned.ġ5:28 Enjoy “Christmas Time is Near,” another bluegrass favorite!ġ7:52 “The Wexford Carol” is a traditional Irish, religious song focusing on the nativity scene. This song is also known as The Holy Baby or Born in Bethlehem. As of 2017, the song was reported to have earned $60 million in royalties!ġ3:13 Children, Go Where I Send Thee is a traditional African-American spiritual song, as well as a cumulative song. The song remains Carey's biggest international success, reaching number one in numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United States. They performed this song in the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade!Ĩ:02 Upon release, All I Want for Christmas Is You has been critically acclaimed, with The New Yorker calling it one of the few worthy modern additions to the holiday canon. Speaking of heaven and earth rejoicing, this song helps to bring some cheer that we all need right now!Ĥ:09 It's Christmas Time Again is a Christmas song by American vocal group Backstreet Boys. Today’s fanfare features The US Army Herald Trumpets and The US Army Orchestra.ġ:02 “Joy to the World” was first published in 1719. Hosting a myriad of celebrities, this tradition came to an end in 2015. For 33 years this annual classic was broadcast on the TNT network. Where are you joining from? Let us know in the comments!Ġ:23 “Christmas In Washington” is a fanfare that hails from an annual production of the show Christmas in Washington. This show celebrates some of the music that we associate with being at home for the holidays. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the nation through our virtual concerts, and for the support of the American people. Army Band Downrange and Country Roads, with special guest Rhiannon Giddens, perform holiday music from the roots of America. In this first concert of The American Holiday Festival, The U.S.
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