Ricky Van Shelton Sings Christmas was released in 1989, after his first two albums made him a very popular country musician. It may have been a little quick to release a holiday record, but Van Shelton was at a peak of popularity, so it made sense to release a record at that point. And Sings Christmas wasn't a bad album, even if it wasn't particularly distinctive. He is in good voice throughout the record and does a nice job with the standards, even if the newer songs are somewhat weak. Ultimately, Sings Christmas is the ...
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Ricky Van Shelton Sings Christmas was released in 1989, after his first two albums made him a very popular country musician. It may have been a little quick to release a holiday record, but Van Shelton was at a peak of popularity, so it made sense to release a record at that point. And Sings Christmas wasn't a bad album, even if it wasn't particularly distinctive. He is in good voice throughout the record and does a nice job with the standards, even if the newer songs are somewhat weak. Ultimately, Sings Christmas is the kind of record only hardcore fans will need to hear, but they should be pleased with it. ~ Thom Owens, Rovi
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