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This one kind of came out of nowhere:

CELTIC WOMAN - THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS

https://www.celticcollections.com/shop/celtic-woman-the-best-of-christmas-pre-order/

Celtic Woman's 'The Best of Christmas' features many of the most favourite Yuletide songs performed by the girls over the years. Available to pre-order now. Release Date November 24th.

AVAILABLE TO PRE_ORDER NOW. RELEASE DATE NOVEMBER 24th 2017.

Multi-platinum international music sensation, Celtic Woman returns with the ultimate Christmas Gift: a collection of their very favourite Christmas song. The album features 20 holiday classics and includes performances by many of the former Celtic Women, as well as the angelic voices of the current members Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and the breathtaking new violinist Tara McNeill. Amongst the many great Christmas tracks, the album includes the celebrated verison of 'The Little Drummer boy', Chloe Agnew's brilliant interpretation of 'Walking in the Air' and the recent Celtic Woman interpretation of 'Silent Night'. This album will appeal to all Celtic Woman fans and anyone looking for great Christmas songs.

Following its debut on PBS in 2005, the group has achieved massive success encompassing twelve chart-topping albums, eight DVDs and nine public television specials leading to sales of over ten million albums, with platinum success in nine countries. Each of its CDs – including 2016’s Destiny which was also nominated for a Grammy - has debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Albums chart. The group has been named Billboard Magazine’s #1 World Albums Artist six times.

As a touring powerhouse, the group has performed for over four million fans across 23 countries and six continents, with an especially devoted following in America. The show is renowned for its high-quality entertainment, exceptional musical performances and stunning visual productions, enthralling audiences of all ages.


Tracks:

1.    Ding Dong Merrily On High
2.    Carol Of The Bells
3.    Joy to the World
4.    We Three Kings
5.    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
6.    O Holy Night
7.    White Christmas
8.    Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
9.    I'll Be Home For Christmas
10.    Silent Night
11.    The Christmas Song
12.    Let It Snow!
13.    Once in Royal David's City
14.    Away In A Manger
15.    Winter Wonderland
16.    Walking In The Air
17.    O Come, All Ye Faithful
18.    The Little Drummer Boy
19.    We Wish You A Merry Christmas
20.    Auld Lang Syne


Analysis:

- It includes tracks from the current lineup as well as previous performers
- I haven't hear anything about the ladies being in the studio recently
- I don't *think* it includes any brand new tracks (unless they have tracks that were previously recorded but never released)
- That album cover look really nice!



(https://www.celticcollections.com/contentFiles/productImages/Large/50214.jpg)


Administrative note: I'm not sure if we want to create a child board for this. I don't have permissions  ;)

Great news! Although I don‘t think we can expect any unheard tracks.... otherwise celticcollections.com would have pointed it out in their discription

Here are the tracks and where the originally came from (I might have messed a few of these up, so just let me know and I'll fix it)

1. Ding Dong Merrily On High .................. A Christmas Celebration
2. Carol of the Bells .................. A Christmas Celebration
3. Joy to the World .................. Voices of Angels
4. We Three Kings .................. Home for Christmas
5. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas .................. A Christmas Celebration
6. O Holy Night .................. A Christmas Celebration
7. White Christmas .................. A Christmas Celebration
8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town .................. Home for Christmas
9. I'll Be Home For Christmas .................. Home for Christmas
10. Silent Night .................. Voices of Angels
11. The Christmas Song .................. A Christmas Celebration
12. Let It Snow! .................. A Christmas Celebration
13. Once In Royal David's City .................. Voices of Angels
14. Away In a Manger .................. A Christmas Celebration
15. Winter Wonderland .................. Home for Christmas
16. Walking in the Air .................. Lullaby / Celtic Woman
17. O Come, All Ye Faithful .................. A Christmas Celebration
18. The Little Drummer Boy .................. A Christmas Celebration
19. We Wish You a Merry Christmas .................. Home for Christmas
20. Auld Lang Syne .................. Home for Christmas

Great  selection, but  it  appears  no  Meav  solo  features.    :-\ :-\

Yeah, I found that VERY curious.

I suppose there must be a good reason for it, but I can't think of one off-hand.

I was also a little surprised that Hark The Herald Angels Sing from Home for Christmas didn't make the album, given that it's my own personal favourite song from that album / special and one of my all-time favourite Christmas covers.

Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas is doing pretty well in the charts!

Billboard World Music Charts:
https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/

Dec 09, 2017        3
Dec 16, 2017        2
Dec 23, 2017        2
Dec 30, 2017        3
Jan 06, 2018        2

Let's get our ladies to #1 !!!  :D

Celtic Woman was on RTE Radio 1 with Sean O'Rourke recently to promote their compilation album "The Best of Christmas."

The group performed NEW arrangements of a couple of Christmas classics.

I won't post the set list from the radio show. Instead, I'll leave it to you to be surprised and enjoy!

Video posted by Celtic Woman Official on December 19, 2017:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80G6yuFNuC8