Chrsitmas Albums 2014!

Christmas Albums 2014 - this year we were gifted many various styles of holiday music. I am truly a big fan of this time of year and it's music though can not say just how tiring it can be when they all sound like one another. In a day and age where the Christmas season starts right at Halloween which is just too soon for me with radio stations playing 24/7 holiday tracks.

I like many others truly love this time of year. It is great to give onto others and enjoy the festive decorations and find the time to be with the one's you love. Music that can bring you back to your childhood and perhaps provide new memories to come. That being said 2014 was like any other year in the recording industry where recording artists released new holiday albums. Some as in all year's are bringing a fresh sound, new tracks which I adore then there are one's that seem to utilize the same method with jingling of bells and the same huge sound that another artist has done time and time again. In past year's artists that have in my book whom successfully recorded albums for the holiday season have been; Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jr., Natalie Cole, Sarah Brightman, Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers, Lorrie Morgan, Vanessa Williams, Jonny Blu, Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and others.

2014, brought us several albums whom each placed hopes that theirs will become a staple in one's household and strikes that perfect chord to one's ears. I am giving you my favorite's of 2014 that were released this year. There are MANY and these I found were truly beautifully done, unique, and simply stood out! There in my book are a must for holiday listening.

1. Renee Fleming - Christmas In New York

2. Idina Menzel - Holiday Wishes


3. Darius Rucker - Home for the Holidays



4. Leann Rimes - One Christmas, Chapter One


5. Anthony Hamilton - Home For The Holidays



6. Michael W. Smith & Friends - The Spirit of Christmas


7. Pentatonix - That's Christmas to Me

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Renée Fleming as the Merry Widow!

Renée Fleming - the opera diva is going to star in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Lehar's operetta; "The Merry Widow." The world premiere is on New Year's Eve with an excellent cast in every aspect. Susan Stroman, the Broadway director and choreographer whom is directing this production with past credits being the hugely successful productions of; "Contact" "The Producers" and many more. Along with Susan Stroman the design team is the best being Julian Crouch and William Ivey Long for costume design whom also did the costumes for Broadway's productions; "Cinderella" "Hairspray" etc. The sets along with costumes are lavish and vibrant with rich colors. Ones eyes will be filled with beauty and ears with the best cast.

In addition to Renée Fleming in the starring role as Sonia with her leading man Nathan Gunn playing the role of Danilo whose is captivated by Sonia by first site. Broadway super star Kelli O'Hara the star of Broadway productions of; "The Bridges of Madison County" "The Pajama Game" the 2001 revival of "Follies" and much more. Kelli plays the role Valencienne. Susan Graham the mezzo-soprano star will take on the title role later in 2015. For any fan that will be unable to attend this production in NYC have no fear it will be filmed and telecast for the movie theater's and I am sure for PBS.

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