Kacey Musgraves - A Very Kacey Christmas (2016)

Mercury Nashville's Kacey Musgraves will release her very first holiday album, 'A Very Kacey Christmas' Featuring Leon Bridges, Willie Nelson & The Quebe Sisters on Friday, Oct. 28. Produced by Musgraves, Misa Arriaga and Kyle Ryan, the album features four festive original tracks, co-written by Musgraves, as well as covers of eight holiday favorites.

"Working on my first Christmas album has been one of the most enriching musical experiences I've ever had and I can't wait for everyone to hear it," said Musgraves. "I really wanted to create a whimsical throwback holiday record, one that evokes feelings of nostalgia and simpler times. I think that the fine musicians and brains that were a part of this project have helped me create a body of music that can be added to people s classic collections."

To Musgraves, holiday music has always had a great combination of pop sensibilities and melodies, and when she began to work on the album, she knew she wanted to create something unique. It s been an exciting experience for her to watch these songs come alive. "It would have been easy to simply copy old versions of these songs that have been around forever, but it was very important for us to build arrangements that are totally new and very me."

Inspired by Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters, Nat King Cole and the classic sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s, 'A Very Kacey Christmas' features the Grammy Award-winner's charming take on classic standards, as well as four original tracks to put her personal perspective on the holidays. "There can be a touch of sad feelings and memories during the holiday season for a lot of people so I knew when I went in to write I wanted to include all the emotions this time of year can bring out." It's tough to decide what the overall sound could be described as but Musgraves says it's "part Western Swing sprinkled with bits of classic pop, hazy Hawaiian moments and child-like fun, all coming to a nostalgic and melancholy end."

TRACKLIST
1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (2:58)
2. Let It Snow (Feat. The Quebe Sisters) (2:21)
3. Christmas Don't Be Late (2:09)
4. A Willie Nice Christmas (Feat. Willie Nelson) (3:23)
5. Feliz Navidad (3:20)
6. Christmas Makes Me Cry (2:49)
7. Present Without A Bow (3:50)
8. Mele Kalikimaka (Feat. The Quebe Sisters) (2:51)
9. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (2:24)
10. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (3:24)
11. Ribbons And Bows (3:27)
12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve (4:27)