Getty Music has the No. 1 and No. 4 albums respectively on Nielsen’s Christian Seasonal Albums Chart (industry published) and Billboard’s overall Holiday Album Chart with Keith and Kristyn Getty’s "Sing! An Irish Christmas – Live at the Grand Ole Opry House." The collection was released on Friday, October 25 featuring uniquely inspired interpretations of classic Christmas songs such as “O Come O Come Emmanuel” and the 300-year old masterpiece “Joy To The World” as well as modern hymn offerings like “Joy Has Dawned” and “Sing We the Song of Emmanuel.” Stream here on SPOTIFY and Apple Music.
“The privilege of our lives is being able to write songs that give language to the Church in worship. The Carols of the Christian faith are some of the greatest works of art the Church possesses, and we are so excited to be able to reintroduce many of these to a new generation.”
The Gettys will embark on their annual world-class Christmas tour featuring songs from the new album in December playing notable locations like Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Chicago Symphony Center, and Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. Special tour guests include Ricky Skaggs, Joni Eareckson Tada, John Lennox, and others to be announced soon.
Brad O’Donnell, Co-President of Capitol Christian Music Group (Getty Music distribution partner) says, “I’ve attended the Getty’s Christmas show for several years in a row now. It’s always a special evening and a unique celebration of great carols of faith. The performances are world-class, and they draw from across the world of music to create a production of an incredibly high level that translates across every medium.”
“Sing! An Irish Christmas - Live at the Grand Ole Opry House" features sixteen tracks masterfully arranged by the Gettys and friends; performed with special guests including Trip Lee, Ellie Holcomb, Phil Keaggy, Pedro Eustache, Matt Boswell, and Matt Papa; and, accompanied by the Getty’s band of virtuosic musicians from North America and Europe.
"Sing! An Irish Christmas – Live at the Grand Ole Opry House" track list:
1. Sing We Now of Christmas
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. Inishowen
4. Sleigh Ride
5. Elizabeth (featuring Ellie Holcomb)
6. O Come O Come Emmanuel and Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
7. O Children Come (featuring Trip Lee)
8. Silent Night (featuring Phil Keaggy)
9. Sing We the Song of Emmanuel (featuring Matt Boswell and Matt Papa)
10. Angels We Have Heard on High/Joy Has Dawned
11. Instrumental featuring (Pedro Eustache) and Reading from Luke 2
12. In the Bleak Midwinter
13. In Christ Alone
14. Joy to the World
15. An Irish Christmas Blessing
16. O Come All Ye Faithful
Josh Sutton, Chief Strategy Office for Getty Music says, “What a fantastic year this has been with growth in so many areas, from the sold-out Sing! Conference, #1 record debuts for the label, our very first Dove Award win and now to see this new Christmas album among such company in the charts, it’s all quite an honor and a testament to the reach of these songs.”
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ABOUT KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY:
Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. In re-inventing the traditional hymn form, they are creating and cultivating a catalog of songs teaching Christian doctrine and crossing the genres of traditional, classical, folk and contemporary composition, which are sung the world over. In 2017, Keith Getty was made an “Officer of the Order of the British Empire” (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution to "music and modern hymn writing," marking the first time the award had been given to an individual involved in the world of contemporary church music. Keith and Kristyn Getty are the authors of “Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church,” published in 2017 by B&H Publishing Group.
Bringing their world-famous and unique blend of Irish/American bluegrass and modern approach to traditional hymns, Getty Music has given us timeless treasures for the church and the Christian life. From classics like "In Christ Alone" and "The Power of the Cross" to several albums recorded especially for children and the family, all ages are sure to enjoy their inclusive feel to their musical performance and world-class professional tour. For more information on Getty Music and the Sing! initiative, visit www.gettymusic.com.