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1998 studio album by Glen Campbell
A Glen Campbell Christmas
Original album cover of 1998 TNN release
Released December 1998 Recorded 1998, at Twin Creek Studio and Money Pit Studio, Nashville, TN
Genre
Christmas
Label TNN
Producer
Barry Beckett ,
Eddie Bayers
Album cover of 1999 repackaged Unison/TNN release
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating
Allmusic
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A Glen Campbell Christmas is the fifty-sixth album by American singer/guitarist
Glen Campbell , released in 1998 on the TNN Classic Sessions label (see
1998 in music ). In 1999 the album was repackaged and released on the Unison/TNN label.
Track listing
"
The First Noel " (traditional) – 2:32
"
O Little Town of Bethlehem " (traditional) – 2:29
"
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen " (traditional) – 2:41
"
Silent Night " (traditional) – 2:30
"
Hark the Herald Angels Sing " (traditional) – 3:07
"
Away In A Manger " (traditional) – 3:00
"
What Child Is This " (traditional) – 3:30
"
O Come All Ye Faithful " (traditional) – 2:18
"
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear " (traditional) – 3:15
"
O Holy Night " (traditional) – 3:56
"
Joy to the World " (traditional) – 2:33
Personnel
Eddie Bayers – percussion
Dennis Burnside – keyboards
Michael Rhodes – bass guitar
Brent Rowan – electric guitar
Background vocals – the Belmont University Choir, directed by Tim Sharp
Production
Executive producer – Martin Clayton, Brian Hughes, Paul Corbin
Producer –
Barry Beckett , Eddie Bayers
Arranger – Dennis Burnside
Engineer – Pete Green
Second engineer – David Boyer
Liner notes – Michael Gray
Project coordinator – Kate Haggerty
Art direction – Biz Woodie
Design – Alter Ego Design
Photography – Jim Hagans
Awards
The album won a Dove Award for Best Country Album in 1999. The album was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Southern, Country of Bluegrass Gospel Album.
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References
Flippo, Chet (November 28, 1998).
"TNN Debuts Label with Christmas Set from Glen Campbell" . Billboard Magazine . 110 (48): 30. Retrieved February 7, 2010 .
Samms Rush, Diane (December 2, 1998).
"Glen Campbell Delivers a Homey Holiday Special" .
The Beaver County Times : 3. Retrieved February 2, 2010 .
Nielsen Business Media, Inc (February 26, 2000).
"William Morris Proudly Congratulates Our 2000 Grammy Award Nominees" . Billboard Magazine . 112 (9): 50–51. Retrieved August 23, 2009 .
Evans Price, Deborah (April 29, 2000).
"Vets Lead the Dove Lineup" . Billboard Magazine . 112 (18): 94. Retrieved January 2, 2010 .
Michael Gray.
"A Glen Campbell Christmas" . CMT. Retrieved January 2, 2010 .
Michael Gray.
"Glen Campbell's TNN Christmas CD Wins Dove Award" . CMT. Retrieved December 27, 2009 .
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