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MercyMe Celebrates The Holidays With The Christmas Sessions

Nearly every member of the multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe would tell you that Christmas is their favorite time of year, which is why after selling nearly 4 million units, the band puts their stamp on the holidays with The Christmas Sessions, which will release this September 27th. Supported by a national network TV campaign, both INO and SONY/Epic will release the project to both the CBA and general markets respectively.

In order to truly represent the Christmas spirit on this project, MercyMe recorded the majority of The Christmas Sessions last Christmas, and wrapped it up this summer. Produced by Brown Bannister, the project features classic titles and contemporary yet recognizable melodies with “Winter Wonderland,” the swingin’ “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Silent Night,” “White Christmas” and a MercyMe original with the emotional “Joseph’s Lullabye.” (note: see full track listing below)

INO and SONY/Epic will partner to service Christmas singles to radio as well. Following three straight hits on mainstream AC, a single will be serviced this fall, and on the heels of their sixth No. 1 song at Christian radio, the single “Joseph’s Lullabye” will be serviced to Christian AC, CHR and INSPO formats in late September. MercyMe will also hit the road for a 20+ city major market co-headline Christmas tour with Steven Curtis Chapman the day after Thanksgiving.

A band favorite is the track “I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day,” because, says guitarist Mike Scheuchzer, “The story behind the writing of that song is amazing ... the war, and hardships that Longfellow had endured, and to still be able to find hope ... that's what Christmas is all about ... hope”.

Track Listing:
1) It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
2) Gloria
3) Joseph’s Lullabye
4) Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
5) Christmas Time Is Here
6) Away
7) Little Drummer Boy
8) Silent Night
9) Winter Wonderland/White Christmas
10) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
11) I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day
12) O Holy Night
13) What Child Is This?

Provided by: INO Records