Wy records new take on "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem"
Wynonna said the song "is one of the first Christmas songs I ever remember singing with mom. We recorded it in 1987 for the 'Christmas Time with The Judds' album, and I still sing it to this day! Getting to re-record it with my husband and producer Cactus Moser, 35 years later, was so special to me. It's rootsy and raw, as if we're sitting around the fireplace singing together."
On Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. eastern, Wynonna will host NBC's 'Christmas at the Opry' special, featuring Kelly Clarkson, Chrissy Metz of 'This Is Us,' Mickey Guyton and Trace Adkins. The special will also re-air on Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. eastern.
Wynonna has embarked on the 'Back To Wy' Tour, a set of shows in which she is performing her debut and sophomore solo albums back-to-back. Upcoming shows are:
Nov. 25 - Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace Theatre #
Nov. 30 - Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center #
Dec. 1 - Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theatre #
Jan. 10 - Philadelphia, MS @ Ellis Theater
Feb. 1 - Key West, FL @ Key Western Fest
More news for Wynonna
- 07/08/24: Judd returns to Vegas
- 08/21/23: Wy sets fall tour
- 08/11/23: All-star CD tribute to The Judds coming
- 12/19/22: McBryde, Carlili, Ballerini, LBT, Tucker join Wynonna tour
- 10/24/22: Wynonna extends The Judds final tour
- 09/08/22: Carlile, McBryde, Ballerini, Yearwood, Hill, LBT join Judd on tour
- 05/16/22: The Judds tour will go on, Wynonna announces at celebration of Naomi Judd
- 05/02/22: Judds join Country Hall one day after Naomi's passing
CD reviews for Wynonna
Wynonna is using the occasion of her 25 years in the music business to release a collection of music that has captured a significant memory in her life. She is hoping that it does the same for the listeners. The only problem is that often there isn't any special feeling that comes, either from her vocal presentation or from the musical arrangements.
True, there is just one truly horrible moment, the rendition of Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. ...
Wynonna's first Christmas album as a solo singer is a truly great album with great music from start to finish. She does a fine job with the upbeat songs. She approaches "Winter Wonderland" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" with a jazzy vocal that complements the light-hearted lyrics.
But she really shines on the ballads. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is one highlight. The production is unobtrusive, and Wynonna's deep, rich voice is perfectly ...
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