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Home for Christmas from FM 100 and Deseret Book
Featuring favorite LDS singers and songwriters like Hilary Weeks, Jon Schmidt, and Alex Boye, this album will fill your house with holiday cheer. Warm your heart and brighten your home this Christmas season by picking up your copy today. Proceeds from the sales go to benefit The Road Home shelter.
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Track List
- Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band)
- I Saw Three Ships (David Tolk)
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (Jon Schmidt)
- In the Bleak Midwinter (Mindy Gledhill)
- Mary’s Lullaby (Cherie Call)
- Winter (April Meservy)
- With Wondering Awe (Debra Fotheringham)
- Go Tell It On the Mountain (Alex Boye)
- Come, All Ye Faithful (Eclipse)
- Jingle Bell Rock (Voicemale)
- I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Hilary Weeks)
THE TRADITION CONTINUES: HOLIDAY COMPILATION ALBUM TO BENEFIT THE HOMELESS
The homeless population in Utah will get a boost this winter from an unlikely source: Christmas Music.
FM 100.3 and Deseret Book partnered to create Home For Christmas, a collaborative Christmas album. All sales of the album will go straight to benefit the homeless. The Road Home, who operates the largest homeless shelter in Utah, was chosen as the recipient for the proceeds.
Home For Christmas features favorite LDS singers and songwriters like Hilary Weeks, Jon Schmidt, and Alex Boyé. It can be purchased at Deseret Book and other retail locations. It can also be downloaded at Deseretbook.com for $9.99.
The track list delivers a mix of popular Christmas favorites:
- Come, All Ye Faithful– Eclipse
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella– Jon Schmidt
- With Wondering Awe– Debra Fotheringham
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer– Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband
- In the Bleak Midwinter– Mindy Gledhill
- I Saw Three Ships– David Tolk
- Mary’s Lullaby– Cherie Call
- Jingle Bell Rock– Voice Male
- Winter– April Meservy
- Go Tell it on the Mountain– Alex Boyé
- I’ll be Home for Christmas– Hilary Weeks
- Silent Night– Paul Cardall
The Road Home is a private non-profit social service agency that assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County and along the Wasatch Front. Their mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community. More info at www.theroadhome.org
FM 100.3 and Deseret Book are both part of the family of Deseret Media Companies. More info at www.deseretmediacompanies.com
A FIRST: LOCAL LDS ARTIST LANDS ON CHRISTIAN BILLBOARD CHARTS
Local singer/songwriter Hilary Weeks was at her home Wednesday morning when she got the call from Bob Ahlander, Director of Music and Film at Deseret Book.
He had great news for her: Every Step, the week-old album by Hilary Weeks, had just landed on several Billboard charts, including #6 on the Contemporary Christian Billboard Chart and #1 on the Top New Artist Albums Indie Chart.
This is the first time a solo artist from Shadow Mountain Records has hit the Christian Billboard charts. The genre is competitive, packed with industry leaders like Casting Crowns, who were the overall second best selling album in the country last week (Adele’s 21 was the top album).
Ahlander says that the achievement of Every Step is monumental in several ways. “This is by far the biggest success story we’ve had at our label,” said Ahlander. “Not only did Hilary crack the top 10 on the Christian Charts, but she cracked the Billboard 200 landing at #102. That is just amazing, and totally highlights her strength as an amazing performer and outstanding songwriter. We are lucky to have her on our roster.”
Laurel Christensen, Vice President of Product Development at Deseret Book, hoped all along to get Every Step charted on Billboard, though the goal seemed daunting at first.
“This album with this artist created the perfect storm to chart on the Christian Billboard charts” said Christensen. “This is Hilary’s finest work. And so we knew our team and, more importantly, her fans would be able to get behind this effort in a huge way because the music would deliver.”
The album, which released Tuesday, October 25th, experienced several other impressive feats in its first week.
Just two days after its release, Every Step was the #2 selling album on iTunes in the Christian/Gospel category.
The album already has a standout song, “Beautiful Heartbreak”. The label released a music video for the song and it exploded on YouTube getting 100,000 views in one week. Within three days the video was featured on YouTube’s music page. “That song speaks volumes and people are really connecting with the message of the video,” said Ahlander.
The music video illustrates stories of people overcoming adversity, and features Christian and Stephanie Nielsen, who gained national attention for their inspirational story of surviving a plane crash in 2008.
In total, Every Step landed on five Billboard Charts:
- TOP CURRENT CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN: #6
- CURRENT CHRISTIAN OVERALL: #8 (combines the Current Contemporary Christian and Gospel charts)
- TOP ALBUMS – BILLBOARD TOP 200: #102 (top selling albums, includes every genre)
- TOP NEW ARTIST ALBUMS – INDIE CHART: #1 (top selling albums for independent labels)
- NEW ARTIST ALBUMS – MOUNTAIN: #1
The music video for Beautiful Heartbreak can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyX-I-um5Kk.
For a biography of Hilary Weeks, please visit hilaryweeks.com.
Shadow Mountain Records is the premier record label of the Deseret Book Company.
My Chistmas Wish
Neo-soul vo
calist sensation Alex Boyé will thrill and inspire with his first Christmas release, My Christmas Wish. With his unique blend of soul and spirit, Alex brings a smiling heart and happy mood to every note on this album, all while maintaining a reverential testimony of our Savior’s birth. Alex’s gospel soul will have you tapping your toe to songs like “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” His gorgeous voice will accompany your hot cocoa on modern favorites like “Christmastime Is Here (Charlie Brown theme).” And above all else, you’ll be uplifted and inspired as you hear Alex’s testimony through classics like “The First Noel,” “Mary, Did You Know,” and “What Child Is This?” Whatever your holiday mood, My Christmas Wish will fill you with the spirit of the season.
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Lyrics:
1 – I Pray On Christmas Words and Music: Harry Connick, Jr. © 1993 Papa S June Music, Inc. (BMI)I pray on Christmas That the Lord will see me through I pray on Christmas He’ll show me what to do
I pray on Christmas He’ll help me understand And I pray on Christmas He’s gonna take me by the hand
I pray on Christmas That the sick will soon be strong I pray on Christmas That the Lord will hear my song
I pray on Christmas That God will lead the way And I pray on Christmas He’ll get me through another day
I pray on Christmas I pray on Christmas I pray on Christmas He’ll get me through another day
I pray on Christmas All our problems gonna be worked out I pray on Christmas God will show us what love’s about
I pray on Christmas To do your will each day And I pray on Christmas That I will be with you in heaven someday
I pray on Christmas Oh, the sick will soon be strong I pray on Christmas That the Lord will hear my song
I pray on Christmas That God will lead the way And I really, really pray on Christmas day That I will make it through another day I pray on Christmas Won’t you help me through another day
Drums – Pat Campbell Upright bass – Ryan Tilby Horn Arrangement, Piano- Sam Cardon Electric guitar – Rich Dixon Electric baritone guitar – Stuart Maxfield Sax – DB Long, David Halliday Trumpet – Reed LeCheminant Trombone – Lou Campbell Background Vocals – Tanya Bardull, Ryan Innes, Kandyce Gabrielsen, Angela Winston, Alex Boye
2 – Christmas Time Is Here Words and Music: Vince Guaraldi
Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year
Snowflakes in the air Carols everywhere Olden times and ancient rhymes Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air Carols everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here We’ll be drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such spirit through the year
Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories there Oh, Christmas time is here We’ll be drawing near Oh, that we could always see Such spirit through the year
Drums – Pat Campbell Upright bass – Ryan Tilby Guitar – Rich Dixon String arrangement, piano – Sam Cardon Violin – Rebecca Moench, Aubrey Smith, Rachel Bower Karr, Mindy Arrington, Curtis Woodbury, Kathryn Collier Viola – Candes Wagner, Lorraine Larson, Mario Ortiz Cello – Ellen Bridger, Nicole Jackson Bass – Matt Larson 3 – The First Noel Words and Music: Traditional English carol, ca. 17th century Public Domain
The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
Arranged by Sam Cardon Choir – Terri Brinkerhoff, Rebecca Davies, Jenny Simmons, Stephanie Powers, Sylvia Miera Fisk, Craig Haslam, Kristy Greenwood, Ralf Czerny, Holly Robison, Dale Boman, Brad Bangerter, Tricia Swanson, W. Steven Everett, Angie M Clark, Linda Sosa, Linda Pierce, Jeremiah Pierce Violin – Rebecca Moench, Aubrey Smith, Rachel Bower Karr, Mindy Arrington, Curtis Woodbury, Kathryn Collier Viola – Candes Wagner, Lorraine Larson, Mario Ortiz Cello – Ellen Bridger, Nicole Jackson Bass – Matt Larson 4 – I Wonder As I Wander Words: John Jacob Niles Music: Traditional Folk Song Public Domain
I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Savior did come for to die For poor on’ry people like you and like I I wonder as I wander out under the sky
If Jesus had wanted for any small thing A star in the sky or a bird on the wing Or all of God’s Angels in heaven to sing He surely could have it, for he was the King
I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Savior did come for to die To save lonely people like you and like I I wonder as I wander out under the sky
Upright Bass – Matt Larson String Arrangement, piano, keyboards – Sam Cardon Electric Guitar – Scott Wiley Violin – Rebecca Moench, Aubrey Smith, Rachel Bower Karr, Mindy Arrington, Curtis Woodbury, Kathryn Collier Viola – Candes Wagner, Lorraine Larson, Mario Ortiz Cello – Ellen Bridger, Nicole Jackson Bass – Matt Larson 5 – What Child Is This? Words: William Chatterton Dix Music: Traditional English tune, Greensleeves Public Domain
What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary’s lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud The Babe, the Son of Mary So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh Come peasant, king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him Raise, raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy, joy for Christ is born The Babe, the Son of Mary Arranged by Sam Cardon Harp – Lysa Rytting Choir – Terri Brinkerhoff, Rebecca Davies, Jenny Simmons, Stephanie Powers, Sylvia Miera Fisk, Craig Haslam, Kristy Greenwood, Ralf Czerny, Holly Robison, Dale Boman, Brad Bangerter, Tricia Swanson, W. Steven Everett, Angie M Clark, Linda Sosa, Linda Pierce, Jeremiah Pierce 6 – Go Tell It On the Mountain Words and Music: African-American Spiritual Public Domain
Go tell it on the mountain Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born
While shepherd kept their watching O’er the silent flocks by night He poured throughout the heavens They shined that holy light
I’m telling you to Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born
Well, when I was a seeker I sought both night and day I sought the Lord to help me And he showed me the way
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born
Well ,he brought with him forgiveness And he showed us the way Saving all of God’s creations Washed our sins away Upon the lonely manger Where the baby was born And hey! Ain’t nobody got to worry no more
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ was born Our Savior, he was… Never been the same since the Savior was born
Drums – Pat Campbell Upright bass – Ryan Tilby Horn arrangement, Piano -Sam Cardon Electric guitar – Rich Dixon Electric baritone guitar – Stuart Maxfield Sax – DB Long Background Vocals – Tanya Bardull, Ryan Innes, Kandyce Gabrielsen, Angela Winston, Alex Boye 7 – Mary, Did You Know Words: Mark Lowry Music: Buddy Greene © 1991, 1993 Word Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, LLC) and Rufus Music (admin. by Gaither Copyright Management)
Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters? Did you know, that your baby boy has come to make you new? This child that you’ve delivered, will one day deliver you
Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand? Did you know, that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby, you’ve kissed the face of God
The blind will see And the deaf will hear The dead will live again And the lame will leap The dumb will speak Praises of the Lamb
Mary, did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation? Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day rule this nation? Did you know, that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect lamb? This sleeping child you’re holding, is the great I AM
He is the great I AM
Drums – Pat Campbell Upright bass – Ryan Tilby Hammond organ – Sam Cardon Electric guitar – Rich Dixon, Stuart Maxfield, Scott Wiley 8 – The Christmas Song Words: Mel Torme Music: Robert Wells ©1946 Edwin H. Morris & Co., A division of MPL Music Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping on your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe Help to make the season bright Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa’s on his way He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh And every mother’s child is going to spy To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I’m offering this simple phrase To kids from one to ninety-two And though it’s been said many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you
And so I’m offering this simple phrase To kids from one to ninety-two, that’s you And though it’s been said many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you
Drums – pat campbell Upright bass – matt larson Guitar – rich dixon String arrangement, Piano – sam cardon Violin – Rebecca Moench, Aubrey Smith, Rachel Bower Karr, Mindy Arrington, Curtis Woodbury, Kathryn Collier Viola – Candes Wagner, Lorraine Larson, Mario Ortiz Cello – Ellen Bridger,Nicole Jackson Bass – Matt Larson 9 – O Little Town of Bethlehem Words: Phillips Brooks Music: Lewis H. Redner Public Domain O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonightFor Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep Their watch of wond’ring love And praises sing to God the King And peace to men on earth How silently how silently The wondrous gift is giv’n So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heav’n No ear may hear his coming But in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive him still The dear Christ enters in
Guitar – Rich Dixon 10 – My Christmas Wish Words and Music: Alex Boye © 2010 Boye Central Music
Mama’s trying hard this year to bring the family together Didn’t always get along and didn’t that they would ever But this time mama was determined She got down on her knees And tried much harder to pray to the Father Listen to her plea, she said (Chorus) Oh Lord, help my family See my world is a tumbling down so fast Won’t you set my spirit free? I ‘m never gonna ask for nothing else That means more to me than this That’s the only thing that I want on my Christmas wish She said, I’m not gonna let the problems of this world Get the best of me Pull me away from the most important people in my family tree Oh I ‘m not gonna let another day go by pretending everything’s fine Life is crazy, we’re all busy but I know we’ve got to try, so I said Chorus Oh dear father in heaven I’m gonna turn my face to the Son I know thy kingdom come And I know thy will be done There’s a harvest for every season And I pray this is gonna be one And I pray that my time has come Oh, I pray that my time has come Thanksgiving has come and gone Christmas time is here I’m sitting here wondering if I’m gonna be alone again this year A flashback of all the heartache Brings the terrible pain I caused And I was shocked to the core when I saw, my family standing at my door Oh I said Thank you Lord You helped my family When my world was a tumblin’ down so fast You set my Spirit free I’m never gonna asked for nothing else That meant more to me than this That’s the only thing that I wanted for my Christmas wish That’s the only thing that I wanted for my Christmas wish That is all I ever wanted for my Christmas wish Piano – Jeremy Abernathy Hammond organ – Mikel Azpiroz Background Vocals – Tanya Bardull, Ryan Innes, Kandyce Gabrielsen, Angela Winston, Alex Boye 11 – O Holy Night Words: Placide Cappeau Music: Adolphe Adam Public Domain O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night, O Holy Night, O night divine! Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we With all our hearts we praise His holy name Oh Christ is our King! Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine! Oh night when Christ was born Oh night! Oh night divine! Oh night! Oh night divine! Piano – Sam Cardon
