A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas cover

A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas

Kristin Chenoweth · 2008

43 min · 12 tracks · folk · jazz · opera

A cozy blend of classic holiday standards with Chenoweth's soaring vocals and heartfelt interpretations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cozy holiday gatherings soundtrack
  • heartfelt interpretations for nostalgia
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • warm vocals on winter evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2008, Kristin Chenoweth released 'A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas' as her first full-length holiday album. This came after her successful run on Broadway and a few years following the Emmy Award-winning stint on 'Pushing Daisies,' showcasing her wide-ranging vocal talents in a festive context.
Stylistic neighbors
Audra McDonald· Lea Salonga· Kelli O'Hara

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:28
  • 2 Christmas Island 3:11
  • 3 The Christmas Waltz 2:58
  • 4 Do You Hear What I Hear 4:07
  • 5 Sleigh Ride/Marshmallow World (feat. John Pizzarelli) 3:38
  • 6 Sing 2:59
  • 7 Silver Bells 4:11
  • 8 Come on Ring Those Bells 3:09
  • 9 What Child Is This? 4:11
  • 10 Home on Christmas Day 3:58
  • 11 Born on Christmas Day 4:12
  • 12 Sleep Well Little Children/What a Wonderful World 3:20

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