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A Taste of What's To Come

9/7/2012

41 Comments

 
Hard to believe we're already cruising through September!  At this rate, we'll be back on the air before you know it!  And there's lots of great stuff on the way.  If you want to try to keep up with all of it, I recommend bookmarking my friend Stubby's site.  You'll find his constantly updated list HERE!  He's also great at finding terrific freebies that you'll want to grab and add to your collection.

Here's just a small sampling of some of the new music that you'll be hearing on the Sounds of Christmas this year...



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You can click on the picture to go to Rod's site and get all the details on his first-ever Christmas album.  There are also links to iTunes and Amazon, so you can even hear snippets of the songs (at least, you can on iTunes).

Rod also has a deal with HSN for a bundle that includes a bonus 8-track CD, though it doesn't look like that bonus CD is Christmas music, just some of Rod's well-known hits (not that that's a bad thing, of course).


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Scotty McCreery (2011 American Idol winner) has a full-length Christmas album coming and if you pre-order it through his website (click on the picture) you can win stuff!  Scotty adds a couple of original songs on this one, among classics like "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" and "Holly Jolly Christmas". 

And if you happen to go to one of his shows this Fall, you can get an autographed copy!

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Here's one I'm really looking forward to.  Back when they were known as Josh and the Empty Pockets, they recorded a single, combining "Baby, It's Cold Outside" with "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)".  That was one of the top songs on the Sounds of Christmas last year, and there's a new version on this EP, along with four other tracks (I think "What Christmas Means To Me" is my new favorite).  No details, yet, on their website, but you can click on the picture and keep checking (and listen to "Fall Right Now" and other tracks from 2011's "Introducing the Empty Pockets", which you can grab for $5)!

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And here's a real treat!  You might have caught this New Jersey band on the Vans Warped Tour or Bamboozle (2011).  If not, I've no doubt you'll be hearing a lot more from them.

This album really rocks, and if you need proof just click the picture and check out the samples on Amazon!  Then, buy it, as it's already available.  At the moment, it's only a digital release, and there's no info on the band's website about CDs, so go grab it on Amazon (or iTunes, if you prefer)!


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Another that I'm really looking forward to is this collection for The Polyphonic Spree.  We've been playing their terrific cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas" and their original "It's Christmas". 

There don't seem to be a lot of details just yet, unless I missed them.  Their website only lists the release date of October 22 (and that it will be available on CD, on LP and MP3)!


I don't want to slight anyone, as there's plenty more great stuff on the way - from Colbie Caillat, Rita Coolidge, Gary "U.S." Bonds, Steve Tyrell, Blake Shelton, August Burns Red, Judy Pancoast, Celtic Woman and Tracey Thorn, plus new collections from the Very Special Christmas folks and a new NOW That's What I Call Christmas!

There are many, many more; this is just the tip of the iceberg.  Again, if you really want a good idea on nearly everything that's on the way, head over to Stubby's and check out this year's list!  And count on hearing them on the Sounds of Christmas starting November 1! 

And may you always believe in Santa Claus!




41 Comments
Anne Greco
9/16/2012 11:34:04 am

I am so excited about Scotty McCreery's Christmas album. I have already pre-ordered and cannot wait to get it. Hope to hear it a lot on radio.

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Ken
9/16/2012 01:30:03 pm

Thanks, Ann! I'm sure we'll be playing this one a lot! It's going to be a great season!

Ken

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Ken
9/16/2012 01:31:02 pm

I even double-checked that I spell Anne correctly, but somehow that last e fell off when I hit submit! Sorry about that!

Ken

Theresa Crabtree link
10/5/2012 04:21:30 am

I am excited about Scotty's Christmas album also. I can't wait to hear it on the radio. I pre-order one for me and more for Christmas gifts for the family.

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Ken
10/6/2012 11:24:20 am

I bet lots of people are going to find Scotty in their stockings on Christmas Day!

Ken

earlene peshnak
10/5/2012 08:19:02 am

I can't wait for Scotty's album to come out,it sounds so good,his voice is so sexy,the best ever I'm buying lots

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Ken
10/6/2012 11:26:10 am

I don't know if you noticed this, but Scotty's album is already number one in Christmas music (on Amazon) and number five in overall pop! Not bad for an album that isn't out yet!

Ken

kay
9/16/2012 01:19:59 pm

Really looking forward to hearing Scotty McCreery's new chrishtmas album. So much talent there. It will certainly be played well before Christmas. Hope radio plays his original song on his album Christmas in Heaven

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Ken
9/16/2012 01:32:12 pm

Thanks, Kay! There's definitely a lot of excitement about Scotty's new Christmas album. I'm looking forward to playing it when we go back on the air this fall!

Ken

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Miriam Jones
9/16/2012 01:30:40 pm

I am excited too to hear Scotty's Christmas album. He has such an incredible voice and I know it will be awesome. Sincerely hope radio will play his music during the Christmas season. His fans would love it.

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Ken
9/16/2012 01:33:02 pm

Thanks, Miriam! Well, you can definitely count on hearing Scott on the Sounds of Christmas! Hope you tune in!

Ken

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Denise
9/16/2012 01:31:10 pm

Really looking forward to Scotty's Christmas CD. It is going to be playing in my home and my car through the Holidays

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Ken
9/16/2012 01:33:59 pm

Thanks, Denise! We'll be playing it, too! Hope you get a chance to tune in!

Ken

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Linda Wallace
9/16/2012 01:55:43 pm

Thank you for putting Scotty on your list to play. He brings the true meaning back to Christmas with a voice that is deep and clear and will surely melt your heart. He has great songs to sing along with. Thanks a bunch looking forward to listening to your sounds of Christmas. Merry Christmas!

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:37:25 pm

Thanks so much, Linda!

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arw1950
9/16/2012 02:04:15 pm

i am so looking forward to Scotty McCreery's xmas album! I can't wait .It is going to be awesome!

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:38:07 pm

Thank you! Looking forward to playing Scotty's new album when we go back on the air November 1!

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Marilyn
9/16/2012 02:06:04 pm

I am really looking forward to hearing "Christmas With Scotty McCreery". His beautiful voice will fill my house with the many sounds of Christmas. I am hoping to hear his Christmas songs on radio a lot too.

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:38:55 pm

Thanks, Marilyn! I think this might be the first time we have a most-requested new Christmas album before we went back on the air!

Ken

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Lizzie
9/16/2012 02:14:41 pm

I can't wait for Scotty McCreery's Christmas album, his voice is so smooth and rich I know the album will be loved by his current fans and new ones. I hope to hear it played often during the season..

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:39:35 pm

Thanks, Lizzie! You'll definitely be hearing it on the Sounds of Christmas!

Ken

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Lucie
9/16/2012 02:18:15 pm

Can't wait for Scotty's album. How can you not like this young man and his amazing voice. Oct.16 cannot come fast enough.

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:40:08 pm

Thanks, Lucie! Can't wait to play it!

Ken

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Craig Bennett
9/16/2012 02:28:26 pm

I'm looking foward to hearing Scotty McCreery's new Christmas album. And I can't wait to purchase more copies once it is available on iTunes...

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:41:24 pm

Thanks, Craig! And I'm sure Scotty thanks you, too!

Ken

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Sandy
9/16/2012 02:58:18 pm

Have ordered several copies of Christmas with Scotty.Friends and family all love that beautiful and amazing voice and can't wait to get an early gift October 16th from Scotty.Christmas will come early in our house ..can't get any better than listening to this fine talented young man.Thanks for adding him to your list.

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:42:39 pm

Thanks, Sandy! Stay tuned for more news soon!

Ken

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shibuya777
9/16/2012 03:01:32 pm

I'm super excited about "Christmas with Scotty McCreery" coming out on October 16th! I've already pre-ordered enough copies to fill 10 stockings this Christmas! I'm so lucky i get to start listening to my copy in October!! Looking forward to hearing some of his songs on the radio.

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Ken
9/16/2012 05:44:02 pm

Wow! Sounds like there will be lots of happy people finding great Christmas music under their tree! Or in their stockings!

Ken

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anne greco
9/16/2012 07:35:50 pm

When you are back on the air on Nov. 1, how do we request that you play Scotty McCreery's Christmas album? And, I am a little confused---where do we go online to listen to your station when it is back on the air? Thanks for your help.

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Ken
9/16/2012 09:17:30 pm

Hi Anne -

When I turn the station back on, it will be on the front page of this site, where the tree is now. You'll be able to click there, and a small window will pop up that will be our station, so you can listen while you go elsewhere online. And there will also be details then on how you can make requests! Hope you like what you hear!

Ken

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anne greco
9/17/2012 06:35:22 am

Ken, thanks for your help. I have never listened to your station before. I only heard about it from another Scotty fan. I am looking forward to listening to your station.

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Ken
9/18/2012 11:47:36 am

Thanks so much, Anne!

Ken

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Shauna
9/18/2012 10:39:49 am

I am so excited to hear Christmas With Scotty McCreery. He is so awesome.

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Ken
9/18/2012 11:48:12 am

Thanks, Shauna! Can't wait to play Scotty's new album, too!

Ken

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Sharon Jiles
9/20/2012 04:00:08 am

I absolutely cannot wait for Scotty's Christmas CD to come out. I have already pre-ordered lots and lots for early Christmas gifts for all my friends and family! Scotty has the most wonderful voice--can't wait to hear his "O Holy Night"---and I love his Elvis covers, so I especially can't wait to hear "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." The whole album will be amazing I know!

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Ken
9/20/2012 09:31:49 am

Thanks, Sharon! Hoping to have some pretty exciting news to share soon!

Ken

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anne greco
10/5/2012 01:56:36 am

Just heard the samples of Scotty McCreery's Christmas With Scotty McCreery. It is amazing. Julia ‏@joowah22

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eshMMezqSho&feature=youtube_gdata_player … oh my gosh what a tease..I WANT MY CD NOW!! 11 days..I'll try to be patient..

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Ken
10/6/2012 11:21:47 am

Getting closer, Anne! Just over a week to go!

Ken

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kay
10/5/2012 04:04:48 am

just listened to samples of christmas with scotty on amazon OMG it is so beautiful each song is so good but I tell you Christmas in Heaven is sure to be a hit as well as the other original so touching CANNOT WAIT Im sure you will get many requests from this album

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Ken
10/6/2012 11:23:01 am

I already have, Kay! This is the first year we have a most-requested album before we even got back on the air!

Ken

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