Idina Menzel

My 12 Stockings of Christmas 2020

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For years now, as Christmas approaches, I’ve stuffed 12 BIG stockings full of fun prizes and given them away to dedicated listeners; it’s become one of my favorite radio program traditions!

So much good new music has come from the pandemic pause, so there’s a lot of it tucked in this year’s packages to encourage you to DANCE YOUR SOCKS OFF this holiday season! Together with a table-top Christmas tree from those delightful décor folks I’m always raving about, a weighted blanket for days and times when life has thrown too many curves, tea for sipping and relaxing, a beautiful book full of sage wisdom on how to navigate life and love, and of course, candy, the stockings are once again bursting at the seams!

November 25th through December 23rd, be listening to my evening radio program (go HERE to find out where to listen!) for the 12 Stockings product mentions and keywords!

Text the keyword to 48484 or go to my ENTRY PAGE and enter it there to win! There will be 10 days of entry opportunities and I’ll give away 12 stockings in total!

Enter as often as you wish! Text 48484, or,
go to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes ENTRY PAGE!

(To make it super easy on you, I’m even giving you a comprehensive list of the prizes and the day each will be featured on my radio show, check out all these amazing prizes!)

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November 27th
BALSAM HILL | Tabletop Christmas Tree
Keyword: HILL or STOCKING

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Balsam Hill has been the leading retailer - and MY GO TO provider - of highly realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor for over a decade. They’re one of my favorite 12 Stockings prize contributors for our Christmas Sweepstakes and this year are providing a darling Tabletop Christmas Tree to our prize package!

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This year they also launched their most realistic artificial tree yet, the BH Fraser Fir. It has 40 different tip variations to replicate what you would find in nature - and I set mine up extra early because I am so excited for the holidays! Balsam Hill' doesn’t stop at Christmas, it’s the place to go for sensational seasonal decorations including lovely Spring Florals and Fall Foliage collections. My studio looks amazing year ‘round with my Balsam Hill décor. They have also been consistent supporters of my foundation, Point Hope, and I’m so very grateful to them.

For beautiful artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor you owe it to yourself to visit Balsamhill.com!

Balsam Hill

December 1st  
TORI KELLY | Autographed copy of “A Tori Kelly Christmas” CD
Keyword: TORI, TORY, or STOCKING

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There are so many fabulous albums out right now, including Tori Kelly’s soulful “A Tori Kelly Christmas.” You’ll remember her from this year’s huge collaborative hit,”Together” with for King & Country. Tori dove head-first into Christmas; the album starts off with a beautiful gospel showcase rendition of “Silent Night.” Her take on “Sleigh Ride” is playful and upbeat and sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!

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The 15 track LP includes holiday classics and a few originals. Tori is great at selecting musical partners like Babyface on “Let It Snow” , which has just the right amount of R&B and soul. It will make you want to curl up in front of a fire with a cup of hot cocoa and someone special. The two originals on the album are an upbeat, “25th,” and her “Gift That Keeps on Giving,” full of trumpets, guitars and bells; something you might expect to hear in a sentimental holiday movie.

Grab your family, your favorite Christmas ornaments, put “A Tori Kelly Christmas” on, and you’ll be ready to decorate the tree and celebrate the holidays!

A Tori Kelly Christmas

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December 2nd
GRAVITY BLANKET | A Gravity Blanket & Weighted Sleep Mask
Keyword: SLEEP or STOCKING

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Sleep is such an important aspect of our lives; especially with the year we have all gone through! What better gift to give this holiday season than the gift of restful slumber, and incredible stress reliever - so important to both mental and physical health! I’m excited to be including a Gravity Blanket (and sleeping mask!) in my 12 Stockings. Did you know people love it so much, that over 85% of customers would recommend it to a friend or family member? I’ve shared it with many of mine, and they are so grateful.

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Gravity Blanket is the original weighted blanket, and it’s now available in many different sizes. They also have many complimentary accessories including sleeping masks, robes, and even a great travel blanket. This year has been tough for everyone, making Gravity Blanket the perfect gift. You’ll want to pick one up for yourself too!

Gravity Blanket is the gift that last all year long. Give the gift of better sleep and save up to 25% this holiday season at gravityblankets.com with code love2020

Gravity Blankets

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December 3rd
CARRIE UNDERWOOD | Autographed copy of “My Gift” CD
Keyword: GIFT or STOCKING

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You might have heard my podcast episode with the delightful Carrie Underwood recently, where we talked about her amazing first Christmas CD, My Gift” - truly a gift for everyone this holiday season! Comprised of 11 songs that combine beloved traditional favorites celebrating the spiritual nature of the holiday and several originals that are destined to become instant classics, it begins with a stirring rendition of “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”. The power of Carrie’s voice and her strong faith ring true throughout the timeless music on this album.

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“My Gift” also features a collaboration with John Legend on the original “Hallelujah” penned by Legend and Toby Gad. Also included in this holiday collection is “O Holy Night”, “Mary, Did You Know?” and a soulful “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Carrie’s darling 5-year-old son, Isaiah, is also featured on “Little Drummer Boy”.

“My Gift” reminds us of the joys of the holiday season. This is a “must have” for everyone on your Christmas list!

My Gift

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December 7th 
IDINA MENZEL | Autographed copy of “Christmas: A Season of Love” CD
Keyword: LOVE or STOCKING

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It is no secret how much I love BROADWAY, and one of my favorite performers has always been Idina Menzel. I am so excited to add an autographed copy of her Christmas CD, “Christmas: A Season of Love” to my Stockings. Her voice is like no other, and the album is chock-full of timeless classics everyone knows, with a new fresh Idina style added to each and every song. You could call the album swinging, because of its big band energy, but I just call it FUN!

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The LP includes favorites like, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, “We Need a Little Christmas” and “Oh Holy Night”. There are also some wonderful duets with Ariana Grande, and Billy Porter, to name a few. “Christmas: A Season of Love” is, above all, a vehicle for the iconic voice Menzel’s is blessed, and this collection is a perfect showcase for her.

Make some room under your tree, and get everyone on your gift list Christmas: A Season of Love”.

Christmas: A Season of Love

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December 8th 
BIGELOW TEA | A Collection of Bigelow Tea Favorites
Keyword: TEA or STOCKING

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If you listen to my show, you know I’m always enjoying a hot cup of tea while I am talking to you!! I LOVE TEA, and the calming, soothing feeling that comes with every sip! I’m thrilled to have Bigelow Tea as one of my 12 Stockings participants this year. They’ll be giving each winner a beautiful chest filled with a collection of their delicious tea blends.

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Bigelow Tea is a family owned company that was started in a brownstone in New York City, by Ruth Campbell Bigelow. The company is now based in Connecticut with Ruth’s granddaughter, Cindi, at the helm. I am sure you know them from their signature flavor, “Constant Comment,” the original recipe that started it all. To this day it’s blended only by the Bigelow's and is still a family secret! Additionally, Bigelow’s new Benefits line is a holistic collection of teas focused on everyday wellness; in body, mind and spirit. With ingredients like turmeric, echinacea, lavender and other aromatic flavors, they’re certain to lift, relax, and help relieve the stress of life.

There’s nothing like a hot cup of Bigelow Tea, some Christmas music ,and your family to make the holiday’s perfect. (Staying hydrated this Holiday Season is important too! Try Bigelow’s Botanicals Cold Water Infusion, a new way to love your water. Infuse flavors like Watermelon Cucumber Mint in cold water for a simple and refreshing way to achieve daily hydration.)

Bigelow Tea

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December 10th
LADY A | Autographed copy of “On This Winter’s Night” CD
Keyword: LADY or STOCKING

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One of my favorite groups, Lady A, is releasing “On This Winter’s Night” (Deluxe). this year, an updated album with new many songs. It comes just in time to help celebrate the holidays! You’ll hear their updated version of Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” , infused with little bit of their country charm. They’ve taken the Beach Boys “Little Saint Nick” and made it their own too. The band has chosen to cover many classics, adding their signature style to each one.

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The album also features, an original track titled “Christmas Through Your Eyes,” which the group wrote about the experience of watching their children enjoy the magic of Christmas. (When the original LP came out, none of the group had children of their own.)

While Christmas and the holiday season may look different due to the pandemic, Lady A say they are simply looking forward to being together with their families. They have given us a beautiful album, On This Winter’s Night” (Deluxe), perfect for everyone on your Christmas list.

On This Winter’s Night

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December 14th 
BOOK | “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy
Keyword: BESTSELLER or STOCKING

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Books make the perfect Christmas gift, they let your imagination run wild and they last forever. That’s why I’ve tucked“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”, from beloved artist, illustrator, and author, Charlie Mackesy, into this year’s 12 Stockings prize package.

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Christmas, especially this Christmas, should focus families and making new memories together. I know my family is going to make “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse” a new holiday tradition.

Pick up several copies of the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller to wrap up and put under the tree - a collection of illustrations following the journey of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse, as they discover universal truths about kindness, hope, friendship and love.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse

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I am so excited to welcome Sir Paul McCartney to my 12 Stockings of Christmas! "McCartney III" will be one of the gifts I add to my stockings this year, of course, it is wonderful! It’s filled with his amazing vocals, but he’s also written all the songs and produced the album too – that is what we call a triple threat!

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Completing a trilogy 50 years in the making "McCartney III," will be available EVERYWHERE on December 18th. Just as McCartney’s 1970 release marked Paul’s return to basics in the wake of the Beatles breakup, and the 1980 masterpiece "McCartney II" rose from the ashes of Wings, "McCartney III" finds Paul back on his own, turning unexpected circumstances into a personal snapshot of today’s times.

Like "McCartney" , and "McCartney II" , "McCartney III" is centered around the themes of home, family, and love. In fact, the album comes full circle; Paul’s daughter, Mary McCartney, who was featured as a baby nestled in Paul’s jacket on the cover for the original "McCartney" album, is now grown up and shot the photo used on the cover for "McCartney III."

We’ve all been doing our part sheltering in place, and I am so happy to be sharing the magnificent album "McCartney III" coming from Sir Paul’s own “Rockdown” with you. Make room under your tree and on your gift list for "McCartney III” , available December 18th.

McCartney III
(Find the Amazon special promotion HERE)

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December 18th
ALMOND ROCA
Keyword: ROCA, ROKA or STOCKING

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My 12 Stockings of Christmas just aren’t complete until I’ve added my favorite candy, Almond ROCAThis delicious treat brings back the fondest childhood memories of Christmases past, and I love giving, and getting into, those pink tins all year long!

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Brown and Haley make every batch of ROCA with rich creamy butter, California almonds, and the best quality chocolate! Choose from any of their classic flavors and try their new ROCA Bites too! They have something for everyone (Even nut-free options for those with allergies, like my daughter!)

Whether looking for gifts or a sweet treat for yourself, remember, every stocking should be filled with Almond ROCA on Christmas morning. Visit them online or find them at local retailers. 

Brown & Haley’s Almond ROCA

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Remember, be listening for the keywords November 25th - December 23rd and enter to win! Good luck and Merry Christmas everyone!

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Christmas Music is Here!

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Oh my word, how I LOVE Christmas!

The Delilah show has been Your Christmas Station for several decades now, and along with the tried and true (and able to sing-along-to) carols we all know and love, I’m like a kid opening their stocking when I gleefully unwrap all the newer holiday tunes of the season.

Sometimes, through the beautiful instruments, harmonious melodies, or humorous lyrics, I become so entranced and drawn into the spirit of the music, my ears almost pick up what I think to be the prancing and pawing of each little reindeer hoof, gently alighting upon my rooftop. Do you hear what I hear?

Here’s a run-down of some of the best newer Christmas music - I recommend you add them all to your Christmas play list!

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Kacey Musgraves: A Very Kacey Christmas

Some thought it early in the game for country sweetheart, Kacey Musgraves, to release a holiday album in 2016, but the collection has proven to be anything but premature! In fact, it seems like it could have been something we all grew up with, alongside the silvery tinsel and chunky Christmas tree lights with half the paint missing from each bulb.

Kacey blends classy with kitsch on this already beloved and very nostalgic holiday endeavor. If you’re anything like me, you’ll love Christmas Don't Be Late, A Willie Nice Christmas (featuring Willie Nelson and Trigger) and Ribbons & Bows.

But don’t take my word for it. Read more about A Very Kacey Christmas HERE then purchase it for your own collection!

Get A Very Kacey Christmas!
And watch a fantastic video HERE

for KING & COUNTRY: Christmas / Live from Phoenix

I’ve been singing from the rooftops about the fabulous group, for King & Country for several years now. If you have yet to jump on the bandwagon, I bet you will now that they’ve had a mega cross-over hit with God Only Knows!

For the last few Christmas seasons, I’ve been recommending the Burn the Ships album, and this year, I am encouraging you to take a listen to their collection Christmas / Live from Phoenix. You’ll find their music to be uplifting, spiritual, and alive with incredible harmony!

Get Live from Phoenix
And watch the video
HERE

Pentatonix: Best of Pentatonix Christmas 

Oh Pentatonix, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… I love thee for your smashing harmonies, for your dramatic deliveries, for your quirkiness and quality… I love thee a myriad of ways and am so so so happy you came into our lives, especially at Christmastime!

Now a perennial favorite, Pentatonix has a new collection of their Christmas best, and you’ll be counting the ways you love them too, once you’ve picked it up for yourself!

Get Best of Pentatonix Christmas
Watch a Pentatonix video
HERE

Timi Dakolo: Merry Christmas, Darling

Timi is a Nigerian sensation since winning the country’s first ever televised talent competition. His soulful, r&b debut album followed as did a series of stirring, emotional singles including Great Nation which has been adopted as the nations second national anthem. - listen here.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, Timi presents a simply gorgeous, heartfelt collection of soulful Christmas ballads backed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Merry Christmas, Darling combines his unique voice with some of the greatest classical standards ever written.

Merry Christmas Darling is Timi’s first Christmas album and also features Eric Benet on White Christmas, Kenny G. and The Eben Voices of Gabon Choir on Hallelujah.

What an amazing gift this album is!

Get Merry Christmas, Darling

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Idina Menzel: A Season of Love

You may be familiar with Idina Menzel because of her iconic role in Frozen and that ONE song that’s been in our head since it’s release, Let It Go… But here’s another reason to get to know this super talented actress and songstress, she’s released a Christmas album with a whopping 18 tracks to it, including several duets with folks such as Ariana Grande, Billy Porter, Josh Gad, and her talented hubby, Aaron Lohr.

The duet with Ariana, A Hand for Mrs. Claus, is an original, written by the composers of the Frozen soundtrack, Kristen Anderson-Lopes and Robert Lopez. It puts me in a cookie-baking mood for sure! I’m equally impressed with the new song by Idina, At This Table, that she wrote with Jonas Myrin. It’s all about celebrating diversity and embracing those different from us during the holiday season!

A Season of Love also includes classics like, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Ave Maria, and I’ll Be Home For Christmas, as well as many new numbers that will wrap you in the spirit of love all season long. This is a must have for your collection!

Get A Season of Love

Matt Nathanson: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) & River

Bay Area singer songwriter Matt Nathanson is a delightful and insightful guy that’s a BIG favorite of a family member who introduced me to his music. He’s just released a couple of singles that deserve our attention: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home,) and River. I love both, and am sharing HIS thoughts about these songs and what they mean to him, because it so perfectly captures his spirit and provides a compelling reason to give them a listen!

“The first time I heard Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) was U2’s cover of it for the A Very Special Christmas charity album. I loved how the song felt like a celebration, but had this thread of sadness and longing running through it. For me, the holidays have always felt like that. Friends and family coming together at the end of the year, the beauty and starkness of winter contrasted with all the warmth of togetherness, joy and longing… This song is magical like that. It captures it all.”

and…

”Joni Mitchell is one of the greatest songwriters we have. A treasure. And this (RIver) isn’t a holiday song, per se, but it's become one over the years. Whenever I hear it, I’m immediately transported to the time and place she is singing about; Los Angeles in the 70s, bouncing off the superficial and the never-changing seasons… longing for a move back home, to the place she grew up and the ease and simplicity of youth.”

Get to know Matt, you’ll be glad you did!

Get Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) & River

Natalie Grant & Danny Gokey: The Prayer

Grammy nominated vocalists Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey released their version of the contemporary classic, The Prayer, last Christmas season; it’s now available to purchase as a single and if you don’t have any other music by this power duo, make sure you have The Prayer!

2019 is the fourth year the two have conducted a branded tour, Celebrate Christmas, and The Prayer has been a highlight of each and every performance, at each and every venue. You will be moved, this I promise.

Get The Prayer

Jonas Brothers: Like It’s Christmas

You could be in the Grinchiest state of mind, but when Grammy nominated funsters Jonas Brothers are heard, your heart is sure to grow at least three sizes!

Their new holiday single Like It’s Christmas. is comprised of wistful guitar, sweeping piano, handclaps, and, of course… sleigh bells! The wonderfully warm hook rings out over boisterous horns as the boys sing, “You make every day feel like it’s Christmas.Yep, they DO have that affect on me!

Get Like It’s Christmas

Jonas Brothers resume the second leg of their “Happiness Begins Tour,” which you can catch in several venues throughout the country, now until December 14th.

More info on “Happiness Begins Tour HERE

John Legend: A Legendary Christmas

Swoon-worthy and critically acclaimed, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, John Legend, released his first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas last year so it’s still “new” to me and probably many of you as well.

Some of my favorite tracks are What Christmas Means to Me, with the legendary Stevie Wonder playing along on his harmonica! The magical, Christmas Time is Here, and the fun, Purple Snow Flakes, which became Delilah Jr’s favorite the second she heard it! (Can you guess her favorite color?!)

Go ahead, let John Legend croon as you swoon…

Get A Legendary Christmas

Music moves us, soothes us, uplifts, comforts, and excites us… and it’s almost a necessary ingredient to a well-rounded Christmas celebration.
I hope you enjoy these picks, which are definitely some of my favorite things, and that you all have a merry, and musical Christmas!

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