Track Listing

1. Tennessee Christmas
2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
3. Preiset Dem K�nig! (Praise the King)
4. Emmanuel
5. Little Town
6. Christmas Hymn
7. Love Has Come
8. Sleigh Ride
9. Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
10. Heirlooms
11. Mighty Fortress Is Our God/Angels We Have Heard On High

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12958 in Music
• Released on: 2009-08-19
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

From Amazon.com
Amy Grant's first Christmas album is not only one of the best recordings of her career, it's easily one of the best contemporary Christmas collections available. Grant's Christian beliefs have been incorporated into her music for years, and maybe it's the artistic translation of the depth of her faith that makes these songs so inspiring. "Emmanuel" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" have Grant's vocals soaring, especially on the sustained chorus of the latter. Her country roots show nicely in "Tennessee Christmas," while "Sleigh Ride" is as fun as it is romantic. "Heirlooms" is particularly poignant--maybe not to the point of "hand me a tissue," but it's powerful all the same. A must for fans, and a good holiday addition for those looking for a Christmas record that comes without the cobwebs. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews

A moment of magic in Grant's career
I have enjoyed this album since its arrival in 1983. It seems to capture a highlight in Grant's career--excellent song choices, and a point where her voice was in many ways at its peak. There are a few moments, let's be frank, where Grant's untrained vocal range is stretched to its limits by this challenging material ("Love Has Come," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Christmas Hymn") . Still, her voice from this time has a clarity and earnestness that carries the album with great energy, and even more, great fun that creeps into even the most solemn songs. The "yoo-hoo!" on "Sleigh Ride," while arguably a bit goofy and over the top, always brings a smile to my face. And I love the power of the "Emmanuel" and "Little Town" medley, as well as the innocent torchiness that she displays on "Chestnuts." Finally, the orchestrations and instrumentation are just right. Great blending of new and traditional material, a great performance by Amy, and a little magic make this album a wonderful holiday perennial. I believe it is still the best of her three Christmas collections! I have owned the LP and the cassette, and now I plan to get the CD as well. And that by itself speaks volumes to how much I have enjoyed "A Christmas Album."

well worth it!
This is a great christmas cd. Any age will enjoy it. It's a little bit contemorary, a bit pop and easy listening too.

amy grant
This is the best Christmas album EVER! it instanty puts u in the Christmas Spirit! I LOVE AMY GRANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!