This is a Christmas album that will make you feel like breaking out the hot chocolate and start on some serious holiday baking. Tillis has a voice like no other and she can draw you into the mood with very little effort.
Tillis has managed to record an album with a fantastic blend of several genres, while keeping her country heritage intact. Since Christmas is traditionally a time spent with family and friends, she invited a few people to help make the album even more special by singing along with in front of the fire. Several of her nieces and nephews along with good friends Rudy & Steve Gatlin helped make this a very special project for Tillis. And it wouldn't be a true family affair without her dad, Mel Tillis, also joining her for a song.
This is not your typical Christmas album with the same old songs sung by a different artist. Tillis has truly made everything hers and has blown a breath of fresh air into the holiday spirit. It is well worth picking up for your holiday collection. I don't think anyone will be disappointed whether they are a fan of country music or not. It is simply great music.
"Have Yourself A Merry Lil' Christmas" is a song that has been around for a long time, yet I've never really liked it as well as some others. She added a soft jazzy feel to the song and made it hers. I absolutely love her version.
"Light of the World" is a new song that has the feeling of being something you might have heard from the classic Marty Robbins. With that in mind, she added some Spanish guitar and it is sure to become a quick favorite with fans.
"Beautiful Night" is simply an amazing song that absolutely makes the album. It has a soft and gentle flow around a perfect winter evening with the description of scents and sounds making them alive to the listener.
"The Rockin' Christmas Medley" is a fun song that rearranges the old Brenda Lee favorite a little bit while keeping the mood intact. Tillis is joined by her dad for this one and they have a lot of fun with it.
Track List:
- Have Yourself A Merry Lil' Christmas
- Beautiful Night
- Light of the World
- Christmas Waltz
- New Year's Eve
- The Rockin' Christmas Medley (with Mel Tillis)
- Pretty Paper
- Silent Night Medley
- Seasons
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
