One Christmas: Chapter 1 cover

One Christmas: Chapter 1

LeAnn Rimes · 2014

20 min · 6 tracks · country · folk

A festive blend of traditional carols and playful holiday tunes infused with Rimes' signature vocals.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its blend of classic and contemporary holiday songs, showcasing Rimes' vocal versatility. It received positive reviews, notably from critics who praised her renditions of traditional carols like 'Silent Night Holy Night', reaffirming her status as a celebrated artist in the holiday music realm.
Best for
short festive listening experience playful holiday sing-alongs warm family gatherings atmosphere
Context
When 'One Christmas: Chapter 1' was released in 2014, LeAnn Rimes was experiencing a resurgence in her career after a period of personal challenges and media scrutiny. This album marked her return to the holiday music genre, following her successful Christmas albums in the early 2000s, as she sought to reconnect with her audience through heartfelt seasonal music.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silent Night Holy Night Standout 3:58
  • 2 I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Standout 4:16
  • 3 Blue Christmas Standout 3:35
  • 4 Somebody at Christmas 3:31
  • 5 Hard Candy Christmas 2:41
  • 6 Carol of the Bells 2:08

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