Artist: Amanda Shires Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Song: "Blame It On the Mistletoe Christmassy 2022" (featuring Lawrence Rothman) In Their Words: “I wrote the song ‘Blame It On the Mistletoe’ with my good friend Brittney Spencer. We wrote it in the summertime, and we were thinking about holiday romance, holiday hook-ups, cozy warm feelings, and just…

Artist: Aaron Bibelhauser Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Song: "Christmas for Cowboys" In Their Words: "'Christmas for Cowboys' was penned by Steve Weisberg, long time sideman with John Denver. In much the same way art derived from feeling lonesome and blue can provide comfort and warmth, this song has always given me a sense of peace through…

Artist: Daryl Mosley Hometown: Waverly, Tennessee Song: "An Old Fashioned Christmas" Label: Pinecastle Records In Their Words: "I've always had a love affair with the past. I love history, antiques, old music, old movies, old instruments, etc. As I've gotten older, things from my own past come into play. Rick Lang and I wrote the…

Artist: Jessye DeSilva Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Song: "Solstice Hymn" In Their Words: "I wrote 'Solstice Hymn' in December 2020, during the first COVID-era holiday season. Produced by Alex Calabrese of Old Tom & The Lookouts, I wanted the track to be sparse, but warm -- a sort of lullaby to those of us who struggle…

Artist: Williamson Branch Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Song: "Joy to the World" Album: Very Merry Christmas Label: Pinecastle Records In Their Words: “Christmas time has always been the most joyful of celebrations for our family. We love the silliness of claymation cartoons, as well as the gifts under a festive Christmas tree. But ultimately, we celebrate…