The Christmas Record Explained

The Christmas Record is the eleventh studio album and first Christmas record by American country music group Little Big Town. It was released on October 4, 2024, through Capitol Nashville and was produced by Dave Cobb. The albums features cover versions of Christmas songs, as well as five original songs.

Background and recording

In March 2024, while appearing on CMT Hot 20 Little Big Town announced that they were in the process of recording a Christmas album. In September 2024, they officially announced the album and it's lead single, "Christmas Night with You".^[1]

The album was recorded in 2023, and most of it was recorded in Savannah, Georgia.^[2]

Release and promotion

The album was released by Capitol Nashville on October 4, 2024. To help promote the album, Little Big Town will host NBC's Christmas at the Opry on December 16, 2024.^[3]

Personnel

Little Big Town

• Karen Fairchild – lead vocals (tracks 1, 3–7, 9–11)
• Kimberly Schlapman – lead vocals (4, 8–10)
• Philip Sweet – lead vocals (10)
• Jimi Westbrook – lead vocals (2, 6, 10)

Technical

• Dave Cobb – producer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hollabaugh. Lorie. Little Big Town To Deck The Halls With New Christmas Album. Music Row. September 13, 2024. October 12, 2024.
2. Web site: Wren. Sharon. Little Big Town talks albums, concert at Vibrant Arena in Moline. Our Quad Cities . Nexstar Media Group. October 14, 2024. October 8, 2024.
3. News: Marcus K. Dowling . Nashville's Little Big Town to host NBC Opry holiday specia. October 14, 2024. The Tennessean. October 9, 2024.