Track Listing:
1. Away in a Manger (Traditional/Arranger:Emory Gordy Jr)
2. Silent Night (Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber)
3. Joy to the World (with Jon Randall) (Traditional/Arranger:Emory Gordy Jr)
4. Carol of the Bells (Traditional/Arranger:Paul Zonn and Nashville Mandolin Ensemble)
5. The First Noel (Traditional/Arranger:Emory Gordy Jr, Paul Zonn and the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble)
6. Little Drummer Boy (with Rebecca Lynn Howard) (Katherine Davis,Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone)
7. Silver Bells (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans)
8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (L.H. Redner/Arranger:Emory Gordy Jr)
9. Christmas Time's a Comin' (Tex Logan)
10. Santa Train (Patty Loveless, Emory Gordy Jr)
11. Christmas Day at My House (Patty Loveless, Emory Gordy Jr)
12. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (A.L. Phipps)
13. Bluegrass,White Snow (Patty Loveless, Emory Gordy Jr)
Musicians:
Guitar: Biff Watson (Tracks 1,2,6,7,13), Emory Gordy Jr (Tracks 3,6,9,10,11,12,13), Gene Ford (Tracks 4,5), Steve Gibson (Tracks 6,7,8)
Ernie Ball Bass: Emory Gordy Jr (Tracks 1,2,6,7,8,10)
Fiddle: Stuart Duncan (Tracks 1,2,7,8,11,12,13), Deanie Richardson (Tracks 9,10,11), Carmella Ramsey (Tracks 9)
Mandolin: Stuart Duncan (Tracks 1,6,8), Jon Randall (Tracks 3,12), Vince Gill (Tracks 7), Tim Hensley (Tracks 9,10,11), Deanie Richardson (Tracks 10), Ricky Skaggs (Tracks 13)
Mandocello: Stuart Duncan (Tracks 6)
Mandola: Steve Gibson (Tracks 1,2),
Octave Mandolin: Stuart Duncan (Tracks 3)
Bass: Blake Williams (Tracks 3,9,11,12,13), David Spicher(Tracks 4,5)
Dobro: Rob Ickes (Tracks 3,7,10), Butch Lee (Tracks 12)
Chimes: Virgie Lee (Tracks 3,4)
Wine Glasses: Butch Lee (Tracks 4,7)
Bouzouki: Steve Gibson (Tracks 6)
Recorder: Jim Horn (Tracks 6)
Wind Chimes: Butch Lee (Tracks 6,7)
Bells: Butch Lee (Tracks 6)
Bass Drum: Butch Lee (Tracks 6)
Baritone Guitar: Biff Watson (Tracks 8)
Banjo: Blake Williams (Tracks 9,10), Alan O'Bryant (Tracks 11), Steve Gibson (Tracks13)
Sleigh Bells: Patty Loveless (Tracks 9), Butch Lee (Tracks 11)
Train Whistle: Patty Loveless (Tracks 10)
Percussion: Butch Lee (Tracks 10), Steve Gibson (Tracks 13)
The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, featuring:
Mandolins: Butch Baldassari, Todd Cerney, Steve Dudash, Rob Haines, Bruce Sweetman & Van Manakas
Mandolas: Charlie Derrington & David Shupe
Mandocello: John Hedgecoth
--Tracks 3&5
Background Vocals:
Claire Lynch (Tracks 2,)
Trisha Yearwood (Tracks 2,5)
Emmylou Harris (Tracks 3,)
Rebecca Lynn Howard (Tracks 5)
Vince Gill (Tracks 7)
Amy Grant (Tracks 7)
Carmella Ramsey (Tracks 9,10,11,12)
Tim Hensley (Tracks 9,10,11,12)
Dolly Parton (Tracks 13)
Ricky Skaggs (Tracks 13)
Patty's Notes:
My fondest memories of Christmas are those I spent as a child in the hills of Pikeville, KY. I learned that the greatest gift of all is family. I want to thank my sisters Dicie, Ruth and Dottie, my brothers John, Roger, Michael and Jeff, and especially my parents John and Naomie Ramey. I'll cherish the memories forever.
Thanks to CSX Railroad for all the joy they have brought to so many in the Appalachians and for inviting me to have the experience of riding the "Santa Train". Congratulations on your 60th year.
Thanks to all the artists and musicians for your contributions to this project. You've made it even more special.
Thanks to Allen Butler, and all the Sony/Epic family.
Thanks to Justin and Kathy Niebank, Lilly and Walker, FBM&M, Lauren Koch and Mike Robertson
Thanks to Gibson Guitars
Happy Birthday Emory and Shosta- born December 25th.
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