MUSIC | A new movie by Sia

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sia made her directorial debut this year with the musical drama film MUSIC.

Maybe you know her for some of her collaborations, like "Titanium" with David Guetta, "Diamonds" with Rihanna, or "Wild Ones" with Flo Rida... Maybe it's for her mega-hit "Chandelier", or her beloved Christmas album, "Everyday is Christmas."  Whatever you knew her for before, you’ll know her now as the genius behind MUSIC.

Sia not only wrote the screen play, did the casting, and directed the film, she also wrote and recorded the entire musical track. The movie stars Golden Globe-winning Kate Hudson as Zu, and Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom, Jr. as Ebo (who was recently on my podcast with me), and a young woman that Sia has worked with since she was a small child, Maddie Ziegler - the dancer in her videos - who now stars as the titular character, Music, a young girl on the autistic spectrum.

MUSIC is being described as “a powerful, original, and celebratory artistic statement.” It’s a story about the ability we all have to re-invent ourselves in improved forms, it’s about family in all its (sometimes painful) glory, it’s about community, and it’s about music.

”Together" is the lead single, and has been called “one of the best original songs within this year’s Oscar eligibility period..." It came out in May, followed by "Courage To Change" that was released in September. Excitingly, there will be two separate albums available, one with Sia performing the 10 songs she wrote for the movie - available now - and another at a later date with cast members lending their voices to her music. Make sure you add both to your listening library!

MUSIC, the movie, was released in select IMAX theaters for one night only, on February 10th, followed by an OnDemand release February 12th.

It's rated PG, so it's perfect for a gal-pal, honey-bunch, or family-night movie-watching experience (with a big bowl of popcorn!) 

Watch The Trailer

Music You'll Fall in Love With | Duncan Laurence & Pentatonix

Happy Valentine’s to us! There’s some fabulous new music dropping that I know you’re all going to fall in love with!

I’m going to tell you about a couple of new releases, one from a relatively new artist, and the second from a group that’s been around for a while…

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Duncan Laurence: Arcade

Who is Duncan Lawrence? Get used to hearing his name. We’re swooning over his music!

Duncan is a a Dutch singer-songwriter who won the Eurovision Song Contest competition in 2019. Since then, this once small-town boy has been traveling the globe, sharing his story and his musical talents to wild enthusiasm.

He’s recently released his first full studio album, Small Town Boy,  and with it, the centerpiece single, Arcade, (the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest winner) of which this has been said: “Therein, driving percussion and rousing strings send the “small town boy in a big arcade” reeling through love lost.”

Arcade is beautiful, haunting and somewhat heartbreaking, but oh-so-relatable, because who among us hasn’t felt (at least once in our life) the exasperated sense of hopeless romance when he sings, “loving you is a losing game…”?

Listen to Arcade

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Pentatonix: The Lucky Ones

Three-time Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling Pentatonix is showing us some love this Valentine’s with the release of another full-studio album, The Lucky Ones.

It’s the group’s first full-length original album since 2015, when their self-titled album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart.

The Lucky Ones contain 11 tracks full of the complex harmonies and infectious melodies we’ve come to expect from this group that embodies the term “unique”.

The titular single, The Lucky Ones, is a reflective testament to the power of perseverance and gratitude, as these lyrics indicate: “Look how far we've come // And it was all so unexpected // We were broke and we were young // But somehow we stayed connected."

You’re going to love Coffee In Bed, and I hope your Valentine spoils you with a gift of the download, and the real deal too. While you sip your cuppa joe, enjoy the entire album!

Visit Pentatonix YouTube Page

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Happy Valentine’s Day my music loving friends! I hope this holiday finds you in good health, and good company, celebrating love in all its many splendid forms, from romantic interests to pink and red mashed potatoes made for kids or grandkids.

Make sure you take a little time to remind yourself of your own incredible value, and treat yourself to a few relaxing moments, perhaps some little self-indulgences, and of course the gift of music.

Greenfields - The Gibb Brothers' Songbook Vol. I

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Barry Gibb's new album “Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook Vol 1”  is available today!

As a 70's girl who spent much of her 20's spinning records in discos, I'm a long-time fan of the BeeGee's and the Gibb brothers’ incredible talent - but I wasn't prepared for the power of Greenfields, the dream of legendary singer, songwriter and producer Barry Gibb to collaborate with many country and bluegrass artists he's long admired.

His dream has come true - for him, for me, for YOU! It takes us back to the halcyon days Gibb speaks of, when summers were spent on tires suspended above creeks, on bicycles peddling down gravel roads, and all those green green fields of our future stretched out before us.

Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook, Vol. 1, is available today, January 8, it contains twelve of the Gibb Brothers beloved songs, and features collaborations with musical legends Alison Krauss, Brandi Carlile, David Rawlings, Dolly Parton, Gillian Welch, Jason Isbell, Jay Buchanan, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Olivia Newton-John, Sheryl Crow and Tommy Emmanuel.

Look at these offerings!

1.  I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You with Keith Urban 
2.  Words Of A Fool with Jason Isbell 
3.  Run To Me with Brandi Carlile 
4.  Too Much Heaven with Alison Krauss 
5.  Lonely Days with Little Big Town 
6.  Words with Dolly Parton 
7.  Jive Talkin' with Miranda Lambert and Jay Buchanan 
8.  How Deep Is Your Love with Little Big Town & Tommy Emmanuel 
9.  How Can You Mend A Broken Heart with Sheryl Crow 
10. To Love Somebody with Jay Buchanan 
11. Rest Your Love On Me with Olivia Newton-John 
12. Butterfly with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

I know you're just as eager as I am to get a hold of these tracks. You're in luck - I've got the link for you to pre-order (and by the time this newsletter is in your box, you'll only have to wait another 48 hours before it's available!

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Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook, Vol. 1

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The making of Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook, Vol. 1

Justin Bieber | Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!

Heartthrob Justin Bieber has teamed up with Amazon Music as part of the new Amazon Originals holiday playlist, lending his voice and style to the Brenda Lee 1958 classic, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. 

Apparently it’s always been one of his favorite songs to celebrate the holidays, and he’s super excited to team up with Amazon Music to share his own version. 

Justin said “I’m so thankful to be able to spend the season with loved ones, and to also to use this opportunity to give back to LIFT, Inner-City Arts and Alexandria House: three incredible organizations that I’ve supported in the past. I hope my fans join me in reaching out to the communities and organizations they care about, to help spread joy to those who need it most.”

I echo Justin’s sentiment. It’s the season of giving, so please give what you can to those in need and causes you care about! (All while listening to joy-filled Christmas music!)

You’ll find Justin’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree only at
Amazon Music!

Christmas Under The Stars with Lauren Daigle

Get into the holiday spirit with a new Christmas special from Lauren Daigle!

Join the GRAMMY and Billboard Music Award winner for Christmas Under the Stars, a cozy holiday concert, filled with all your seasonal favorites! Watch December 6th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on BYUtv!

With family at its core, BYUtv —a non-commercial, value-based television network— brings inspiring and uplifting entertainment into 54 million homes across the nation. BYUtv has a place for everyone—together.

Performing beloved songs from her Christmas album “Behold,” Christmas Under The Stars, with Lauren Daigle is an hourlong special featuring an intimate concert experience. In addition, Lauren shares some of her favorite memories of Christmases past.

So, gather the family, roast some chestnuts (or at least pop some popcorn!), and enjoy Christmas Under The Stars, with Lauren Daigle on Sunday, December 6th at 9:00pm Eastern/6:00pm Pacific Time!

Watch for free on the BYUtv app, or at byutv.org

WATCH Lauren Daigle’s “Jingle Bells” Video
to help get you into the spirit of things!

My 12 Stockings of Christmas 2020

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!)

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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!

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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!

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

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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.

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

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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.

“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

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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!

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

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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.

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

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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.

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

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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.

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

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!

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)

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

12 Stockings Entry Page

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

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

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

Classic Diamonds | Neil Diamond with The London Symphony Orchestra

On November 20th, “Classic Diamonds” will be released. It’s a new studio album from the iconic Neil Diamond, with The London Symphony Orchestra

PRE-ORDER Classic Diamonds with The London Symphony Orchestra

I’m thrilled that my old heart throb, multi-award winning songwriter, musician and performer, Neil Diamond, has put together this new LP; a 14-classic song collection featuring fresh vocals from Diamond, paired with a new interpretation of his most celebrated chart-topping hits performed by The London Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by award-winning conductor/arranger William Ross.

“Neil Diamond is simply one of the most important vocalists and songwriters in the history of popular music, and this majestic new album shines a beautiful spotlight on some of his greatest works. Classic Diamonds is a glorious addition to Neil’s body of work, and we are proud to be presenting it to listeners around the world,” says Steve Barnett, Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group.

Neil Diamond has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. “Song Sung Blue", “America”, and ”You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” are just three of the ten No. 1 singles he’s had on Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts - and all are featured on “Classic Diamonds” as well as the favorite, “Sweet Caroline.”

This Christmas, give the gift of diamonds, Classic Diamonds, they’re forever, you know!

PRE-ORDER HERE

Here’s the full track list of Classic Diamonds with The London Symphony Orchestra :

• Beautiful Noise

• I Am…I Said

• I’m A Believer

• Song Sung Blue

• September Morn

• America

• Holly Holy

• You Don’t Bring Me Flowers

• Play Me

• Love On The Rocks

• Heartlight

• tI’ve Been This Way Before

• Sweet Caroline
  

Magical 'Music Musts' For The Holidays

Christmas comes but once a year, and THIS year we need it more than ever! As winter takes its hold on us, Christmas stands as a beacon of light guiding us through the dark and cold weeks of December, towards the warm hearth that is hope, and the promise of brighter days to come after a chilly, but necessary, restorative slumber.

Next to a nativity scene, ye ole’ tannenbaum, and the man-in-red, nothing is more synonymous with Christmas than music. We embrace and play it all; the ancient, the classic, and the brand new, on my nightly radio program!!! This season we’re fortunate to have a big variety of fresh Christmas releases from talented artists dedicated to delivering the gift of Christmas cheer - good things DO come in small packages!

Here’s 6 Magical Music Must recommendations to add to your holiday music libraries!

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for King & Country – A Drummer Boy Christmas

Be sure to tune in to DRUMMER BOY: A Night Of Celebration with for KING & COUNTRY, the LIVE Christmas Special, tonight(12/15) at 7pm CST. It should be an awesome event!

View the Livestream Event on YouTube or Facebook

for King & Country are a dynamic Grammy® Award-winning group led by a dynamic duo, the brother’s Joel and Luke Smallbone. I love their electrifying performances, their theatrical stage presence, and their unwavering message of love and HOPE. They are gifting us, this holiday season, their first Christmas album “A Drummer Boy Christmas,” 13 tracks of awe-inspiring performances, including, of course, “Little Drummer Boy” which bowled over the crowd at last year’s CMA Country Christmas and is one of my top favorite Christmas songs!

Said Joel in a recent interview, “I don’t want to get so far that I get too swallowed up in the despair of the influx of information that is getting passed around at an incredible rate. I don’t believe the world is getting worse. I believe that if you really focus on how far we’ve come, it’s really getting better.” Amen.

You may be lucky enough to live in an area that for King & Country will be stopping at during their Drummer Boy Drive-In concert tour. Check the schedule and get tickets HERE.

WATCH the new official video for Little Drummer Boy
ORDER the full Christmas album, A Drummer Boy Christmas

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Francesca Battistelli - This Christmas

This Christmas, a new 14-track collection, with a mix of originals and Christmas classics is the second Christmas album for Grammy® Award-winning artist, Francesca Battistelli. It features a spine-tingling a cappella rendition of “Silent Night,” as well as the chart-topping single, “Messiah,” along with fun favorites like a remastered version of “Marshmallow World.”

The album started with a bang, going straight to the top of the iTunes Holiday Chart while the single, “Behold Him,” a ballad for all those struggling, landed in the top 5 iTunes Holiday Songs. The cover art, a textile piece of folk art itself .was hand-sewn and knitted by designer, Jessica Dance, and is almost reason enough to pick up the LP.

Says Battistelli, “I know that for many people, the Christmas season can be very difficult. My prayer is that these songs offer hope, glorify Jesus, bring joy (and maybe even some laughter!), and truly bless you, now and in the years to come.”

WATCH the hope-filled video for Behold Him
ORDER the full holiday album, This Christmas 

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Matt Nathanson - farewell december

California cutie, and platinum selling singer-songwriter, Matt Nathanson, released his first full Christmas LP this year also, “farewell december.” It’s a 12-track set that includes fun classics like “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” standards like “Blue Christmas,” and “Baby Please Come Home,” as well as unique picks such as Joni Mitchell’s “River,” all done in Nathanson’s inimitable style.

Nathanson himself sums it up beautifully, “I was trying to get it to sound the way the holidays & the end of the year feel… exciting, warm but also kinda sad and bitter sweet. a celebration of the end of something.”

I know I’m ready to celebrate the end of 2020, and I’ll bet the rest of you are as well!

You can get tickets (and merch!) for Nathanson’s 2-Night Holiday Show Livestream Extravaganza,
DECEMBER 17 +18 featuring 2 completely unique setlists including selections from farewell december, HERE

WATCH (through the window) as Matt performs Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
ORDER the full fabulous album, farewell december

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Sia - Everyday Is Christmas

While the 9-time Grammy® nominated pop legend, Sia’s, “Everyday is Christmas,” album is not a new release, all 13 tracks are originals, and because Christmas music is only played for a few short weeks a year, they are still as fresh as the boughs of holly you’ll be decking your halls with this year!

Kick up your holiday playlist with “Santa's Coming For Us,” “Snowman,” “Candy Cane Lane,” “Underneath The Christmas Lights,” and every other one of the terrific twinkling tracks!

WATCH the delightful video for Santa’s Comin’ For Us
ORDER the full original album, Everyday Is Christmas

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Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Album

Tony and Grammy® Award-winner, singer, actor, and author, Leslie Odom, Jr,. has wrapped up another holiday collection for us this year, with his release of “The Christmas Album.”  When choosing the track list, he thought much about what people would be needing this year, after the struggles and strife 2020 brought to so many. The 12-track album features many holiday classics as well as two new tunes, “Snow” and “Winter Song (feat. Cynthia Erivo)” that were released in October with the announcement of The Christmas Album.

Leslie has a busy schedule this season, so be sure to catch up with him at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, AND on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah on December 22!

Such a kind and talented and man!

LISTEN to Leslie’s incredible cover of Last Christmas
ORDER the full celebratory collection, The Christmas Album

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Pentatonix - We Need A Little Christmas

Friends and family were holding their breath and crossing their fingers in hopes that Pentatonix would release a new Christmas album this year, and our wishes have come true! “We Need A Little Christmas” will be available on November 13th, and you can pre-order it today!

The unique a cappella harmonies created by the three-time Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling group seems especially suited to the Christmas season, and never more embraced than this year, when so much has gone so wrong, to have this gift that is so so right!

Their rendition of Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) will leave goose bumps, as I’m sure all 13 tracks on the album will!

WATCH the video for Amazing Grace
PRE-ORDER the full new album, We Need A Little Christmas

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The magic of the holidays are upon us my friends! Let it be a time of healing, of praise, of hope… and a time of Music! Much love,

New Movies | '2 Hearts' & 'When Last We Spoke'

Two wonderful new family-friendly films will be released this month, 2 Hearts, and, When Last We Spoke.

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Fair warning, 2 Hearts, starring Jacob Elordi, Adan Canto, Tiera Skovbye, and Radha Mitchell, which opens in theaters on October 16th, will require at least one full box of tissues!

Two separate love stories, in two separate decades, seem completely unrelated, until they aren't. When the connection is made, it us under unexpected, emotional, and powerful circumstances. 

Like all good stories, faith, hope, and charity are woven together in a tapestry of love that will leave you in that happy/sad reflective state, compelling  you to reach out to your loved ones, and remembering to treat each new day as a miraculous gift.

WATCH THE '2 Hearts' TRAILER 

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When We Last Spoke - Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Sisters, Juliet and Evangeline, are dropped off with their grandparents, Walt and Ruby Cranbourne (Corbin Bernsen and Melissa Gilbert) when single parenting gets to be too much for their mother. 

Life becomes something none of them were expecting nor prepared for, but they do their best using love and laughter to navigate the tricky circumstances they find themselves in.

Love, faith, and forgiveness are the supportive branches to this family tree loaded with lovable nuts. 

WATCH THE ‘When Last We Spoke’ TRAILER

Stream It!

Awesome August | Music Notes

AWESOME AUGUST | Music Notes

I’ve got three brand new beauties to brighten up your August play lists! Two of these artists have been recent guests on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, so if you haven’t already listened to the episodes with Katy Perry and Jon Bon Jovi, you’ll want to do that as soon as you’ve finished reading this! And if you did listen right after they dropped - go ahead, listen again! They’re great conversations, with great artists, and you’ll be in a great mood afterward!

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KATY PERRY: Smile

"Yeah, I'm thankful/ Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful/ Gotta say it's really been a while/ But now I got back that smile/ Smile,"

Smile is the upcoming fifth studio album by our sweetest of sweethearts, and someone you rarely see without a radiant smile on her face, Ms. Katy Perry. It’s scheduled to be released at the end of this month, on August 28th!

I covered the first single that dropped, “Daisies” back in my May Music Notes and had a great chat with Katy about it on my podcast. Also, I absolutely can not get enough of the adorable video to “Smile,” which debuted on July 10, and I’m looking forward to listening to the album in it’s entirety; all 12 tracks, which include “Daisies”, “Never Really Over,” “Harley’s in Hawaii,” and “What Makes A Woman,” celebrating the indefinable quality – or combination of qualities – that women bring to the world. An especially important subject for Perry, who just welcomed her first child, a daughter, with Orlando Bloom!

ORDER - the full studio album SMILE
WATCH - the video for “Daisies”

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KEITH URBAN: The Speed of Now

Four-time Grammy winner, Keith Urban, will release a new studio album on September 18, entitled, “The Speed Of Now.” It features 15 tracks, and many collaborations with fan favorites like the opening track, “Out The Cage,” with Breland and legendary guitarist Nile Rodgers. Also joining the party, is P!nk on “One Too Many,” and, an alternate version of “We Were,” features the song’s co-writer, Eric Church!

The Speed Of Now, includes the smash hit, “We Were,” the current Top #8 single, “God Whispered Your Name,” and already released tracks “Polaroid” and “Superman”.

PREORDER - The Speed Of Now
WATCH - the video for “Superman”

Join Keith on Wednesday, September 16th (my oldest son’s birthday!) when he hosts the ACM Awards on CBS.

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BON JOVI: Do What You Can

The novel coronavirus pandemic brought confusion and frustration to the world. The question, "What do we do now?" echoed around the globe. Jon Bon Jovi answered, in action, word, and song. "When you can't do what you do, do what you can" was the caption to an instagram shot of him washing dishes at JB's Soul Kitchen. Those words became the chorus to another Bon Jovi anthem, one that is sorely needed right now, providing purpose and passion at a time of great need.

"Do What You Can" is one of the singles to the upcoming album, "Bon Jovi 2020" is now set for an October 2nd release. The band decided not to just postpone their world tour, but to cancel it altogether and refund ticket purchases, because, as he said, "People need money in their pockets right now."

For the full scoop, listen to my recent podcast with Jon, who is as warm and wonderful as ever, and has some important advice to all Americans.

PREORDER - Bon Jovi 2020
WATCH - the video of “Do What You Can”

 

July - Give 'Em A Try | Music Notes

The summer’s startin’ to sizzle! It’s time to crank the A/C and the tunes! 2020 may not give us the summer of our dreams, but we can still enjoy great music by great artists!

I’ve been passing along a few each month that show up on my radar and here’s three to give a try in July!

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TIM MCGRAW - “Here On Earth”

Tim McGraw inspires with yet another simple but powerful message in “Here On Earth” the title track to his first solo album in 5 years!

Some of us understand our unique purpose, others are still searching, and yet more haven’t yet reached a point where they even question it… “Here On Earth” reminds us that whatever our purpose, where ever we are in our personal journey, we are here, together, to help one another in brotherly (and sisterly) love!

“Here On Earth,” the album drops on August 21st.

Pre-Order HERE
Watch the Official Video HERE 
and Watch the LYRIC video HERE

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LEWIS CAPALDI - “Before You Go”

Lewis Capaldi completely bowled us over when the 22 year old Scottish singer-songwriter released his first album last year., “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.”

Who could imagine that this soulful, touching lyrics and music could flow from such a young man?! Capaldi co-wrote all the music on the album, including the beseeching, “Before You Go”

“So, before you go
Was there something I could've said to make your heart beat better?
If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather”

If you’re feeling the pain of missing someone who was important in your life, there’s no better music to set your mood to than“Before You Go.”

Download the Music HERE
Watch the Video HERE

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PENTATONIX - “At Home”

We’ve all been spending a LOT of time in our homes, and no one can make that sound like a better idea than the five incredible artists - Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying and Kirstin Maldonado – that make up the group Pentatonix!

Their new EP, a six-song collection, features a “Home” medley, and a cappella covers of “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd, “when the party’s over” by Billie Eilish, “Break My Heart” by Dua Lipa, “Cologne” by Clean Bandit, and “Dreams,” by The Cranberries.

Listen, Buy, and Watch the Video HERE

June Jams | Music Notes

Music is a magical mood maker and now, more than ever, we can use a little magic in our lives!

When I run across music I think will help to transport you from a down moment to a more uplifted place, I like to share it! Here’s four I encourage you to add to your summer play list, to bring some hope and happy to the sunny days stretched out before us!

Barry Manilow | “When The Good Times Come Again”

Barry Manilow’s music has seen us through many a joyous and trying time. He’s an artist I’ve loved for years and was recently reminded why when I heard his classic, “When The Good Times Come Again.” It may have been written and recorded in a while ago, but it is so befitting and uplifting for the times we’re living in today!

I wanted to remind you all of his great music, and especially “When The Good Times Come Again”, because they will my friends, they will!

 “When The Good Times Come Again”

Download See the Video

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Sia | “Together”

Super smart, super talented, Sia, has been on the scene for some time, and I’m delighted that a movie (based on a short story she wrote in 2007 ) has been made into a major motion picture, “Music” which Sia also directs, stars Kate Hudsen, Leslie Odom Jr., and Maddie Ziegler.

Sia penned 10 original songs for the soundtrack; “Together” is one of them and is all about finding your individual voice and your power, and how the embrace of love and family can elevate them even higher.

“Together”

Download the Music See the Video

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Chrissy Metz | “Talking To God”

I fell in love with Chrissy Metz’s acting abilities on the hit drama, “This Is Us”, then she wowed me with her performance in the inspiring movie, “Breakthrough”. I had the pleasure of talking with her on an episode of my podcast last year, and realized that acting abilities aside, she is a phenomenal human being… And while I knew she could sing, honestly, I had no idea just how well she could sing!

Recently Chrissy was signed by International Music Group Nashville, and has just recently released the single, “Talking to God” now climbing the Country charts. Full of heart, full of soul, and with just a little country lilt, “Talking to God” is one of those tunes you find yourself singing along to, window down, elbow out, and troubles falling behind you as fast as the blacktop in the rearview.

“Talking To God”

Download the Music See the Video

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Thomas Rhett | “Be A Light”

Rhett says he wrote, “Be A Light” over a year ago, as a counter to the negativity he felt in the world… and this was before a world-wide pandemic, a tornado that wreaked havoc on his home town of Nashville, TN, and the unrest our cities have seen since racial disparities have come to the forefront of the American conscious.

“Be A Light” reminds us all that WE can be the change the world needs! This timely anthem features Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban. Just image if we all turned away from hate, and let our individual lights of love shine forth, what a bright, hope-filled world it would be!

“Be A Light”

Download the Music See the Video

Music! Music! Music! | Music Notes

What’s new under the sun? MUSIC!

There is so much new music being released, and with tours cancelled world-wide, it’s up to radio and other media to get it to you! So here’s three to make you feel good while grounded:

KATY PERRY: “Daisies”

Soon to be mama, Katy, introduced her forthcoming 5th full-length album on May 15 with the single “Daisies".

Positive, powerful, and (dare I say it?) FRESH as a daisy… I know you and I are equally happy to welcome the single and eventually - in August!!! - the whole album, into our summer play list!

WATCH the Video
BUY link

for KING & COUNTRY: “Together”

With a new song and video, Grammy Award-winning music duo, for KING & COUNTRY, remind listeners what it means to be "Together" in this beautifully written and performed new single featuring Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin.

Reflecting the reality of the times, the “Together” video couldn’t be produced on a stage set, so it features video shot in the artist’s homes with fan-submitted messages of all the emotions felt during the coronavirus pandemic; loss, love, strength, and humor.

"And if we fall, we will fall together/ Together. And when we rise, we will rise together/ Together." 

WATCH the Video
BUY link

TIM MCGRAW: “I Called Mama”

As he often does, Tim made me cry with his latest, “I Called Mama", released before Mother’s Day this year.

Tim captures just how cathartic it can be to hear that familiar voice that makes you feel like whatever the issue, everything is going to work out ok in the end.

Right now we’re all wanting reassurance, so for those who can, call your mama - for those who can’t, be a compassionate ear for someone who may need it, and listen to this great new tune!

WATCH
BUY link

Mother's Day Musts

There are many things to celebrate in the magical month of May, but none so splendid as Mother’s Day, the true (if I may say) Queen of the May!

Mother’s Day was always a special event when I was growing up; we celebrated with a multi-generational big Sunday brunch with either ham, turkey, or roast beef, sides, salads, and my Grandma’s home-made rolls. The flowers in bloom on the Oregon Coast by mid-May were enough to provide a handful of blossoms - azalea, forget-me-not’s, camilla and long-stemmed dandelions of course!. With a bouquet on the table and many hand-made cards on the mantle, we felt properly outfitted for the occasion.,

This Mother’s Day, many of us will return to the simpler ways that we look back on so fondly. And while I ALWAYS encourage hand-picked posies and Crayola colored cards, thanks to some of my incredible sponsors, I can recommend some more options for you - all available by order and delivered right to your mother’s door.

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I fell in love with {save} skin care products soon after the first box of samples arrived at my doorstep. This lovely line of products, made with exceptionally gentle formulas with 90-99% nature-derived ingredients, works to slow the skin’s aging process, and leaves my skin looking and feeling fresh and fabulous.

I’m especially proud to be partnering with {save} during this time of uncertainty, as they are committed to providing support to our community and some of the women who are disproportionately affected by the crisis. They are donating 10% of all on-line sales to Domestic Violence this month. Staying Strong Together - supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Sign up today and receive 20% off your order, as well as free shipping for orders totaling $19 or more. All mother’s deserve to be pampered. From cleansers to creams, moisturizers to masks, {save} products are the perfect way to pamper the mother’s in your life!

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BALSAM HILL

Balsam Hill has been a fabulous sponsor for several years now and one of the reasons I love them sooo much is because they GIVE BACK in a myriad of big and small ways. In addition to providing the most realistic Christmas trees, fall foliage, and spring florals, as well as spectacular seasonal decor items, they’ve made Point Hope (my favorite organization) a recipient of many charitable campaigns, and I am so so grateful!

Their spring floral collection is created using the latest technology and highest quality craftsmanship for stunning realism that will add cheerful elegance your door, your table, your entryway, and any other space in your home!

Today, I love them even more (if that’s possible,) because, as a response to the on-going COVID-19 crisis, my friends at Balsam Hill are repurposing some of their warehouses to ship bulk quantities of nonperishable foods and essential home items to serve those in need. They are committed to donating all profits from this endeavor to support food-based charities. From soup, to pasta, to paper goods, it’s available on a special Balsam Provisions page. Click here to shop, and share with those who may be in need or help during this difficult time!

Place your orders today for fabulous florals celebrating spring and the importance of mothers (grandmothers, godmothers, bonus mother’s, other mothers, and special aunties too!)

Shop Balsam Hill

ALEX AND ANI

ALEX AND ANI, a delightful new sponsor to the Delilah show, isn’t just another fun jewelry maker, they are a humanitarian company that has carefully crafted partnerships with over 50 nonprofit organizations from around the world to design and sell unique and elegant jewelry pieces. Proceeds from sales in their Charity By Design collection go towards supporting their global partners and a myriad of humanitarian causes.

Their special Mother’s Day collection including beaded and charmed bangles, lockets, and earrings, symbolize the unique bond of motherhood. My girls go ga-ga over their designs and it’s so much fun to wear pieces that are coordinated for mothers and daughters. Visit them today and be sure to shop their Spring Collection for 30% savings on great gifts for yourself or other special someone’s!

Shop ALEX AND ANI

Free-range chickens we are not these days! Mother hens and chicks alike are cooped up more than we’d like. But in between impromptu bouts of the chicken dance, we can read to while away the hours and immerse ourselves in alternate narratives of time and space. Recommendations? Oh yes!

GROWING GRATEFUL

In Growing Grateful, which is absolutely perfect for the situation we find ourselves to be in, Mary A. Kassian offers 101 meditations on the joy of being grateful even in the hardest times. Each entry contains a Bible verse, a devotion on gratitude, and a reflection question. Learn how to be:

• Grateful for God’s abiding presence.
• Grateful despite your circumstances.
• Grateful that God wants you to flourish.

I discovered long ago, that happiness, contentedness, and joy are all “inside jobs.” If we wait for someone or something to fulfill us, we will be perpetually disappointed, sad, or angry even. The secret (which isn’t so secret, but often illusive) is the ability to recognize and cultivate gratitude. Growing Grateful is a lovely, generous, and forgiving, assistant to help you on your journey to gratefullness - and a cheerful companion once you’ve arrived.

Order your copy of Growing Grateful

DAWGS

My book club pick for April, DAWGS, by Diane Trull is the story of how a 4th grade reading class, called to action by a newspaper photo of a box of puppies in need of homes, started an animal shelter in their town of Dalhart, Texas.

Those with a heart for animals, will absolutely LOVE this book! It is the perfect example of how a 4th grade teacher, her husband and family, and an amazing group of grade-schoolers leveraged their passion, knowledge, skills and talents to change the world one heart at at time! And it provides so much inspiration for others to do the same!

When you get your copy, you’ll hear all about that day at Allyn Finch Intermediate School, and the weeks, months, and challenges they faced ahead to make their mission of helping every animal find it’s way home.

Order your copy of DAWGS

LAKESHIRE PARK

When the month of March came striding in, bringing with it the first tender shoots of a green spring, romance came to mind, so I picked just the thing for my book club, Lakeshire Park, by Megan Walker, a lovely little romance set in Brighton, England, in the year 1820.

Two sisters, Amelia and Clara Moore, are about to find themselves without means or home… so what’s a girl to do back then but conjure a white knight - or at least a suitable bachelor - to sweep her off her feet and into stable circumstances? Join the sisters on their quest while rooting not only for them to find a roof over their head but, (dare we suggest it?) loving partners as well!

I loved reading romance novels when I was young, and I’m glad my girls can pick up a book like Lakeshire Park, and enjoy the historical details, the interesting characters, and the “happily ever after’s” without being subjected to much of the graphic nonsense that’s floating around out there these days.

Get your copy of Lakeshire Park

HOME SWEET HOME

For many people, and especially the moms out there with kids our of school, this is a very stressful time! Treat someone special to a trio of short, feel-good stories that can be enjoyed during breaks from demands of the day with Home Sweet Home.

THREE’S A CROWD * Fern Michaels
This Mother’s Day will be is extra special for Samantha’s parents who’ll be greeting their daughter after an extended absence, and meeting their baby granddaughter for the very first time. Join Samantha as she seeks stability for her baby and answers about herself.
 
NEW BEGINNINGS IN BLUE HOLLOW FALLS * Donna Kauffman
Blue Hollow Falls is where Katie MacMillan finds herself once again, helping with her sister’s pregnancy, revisiting old feelings, and pondering fresh new ones…
 
BRING ME HOME * Melissa Storm
Hazel Long’s bed-side visits with her father bring forth the unexpected gifts of friendship, (offered by other hospital visitors,) insight into the mother she barely knew, increased gratitude —and the kindness of a handsome male nurse.

Order your copy of HOME SWEET HOME

I know that the idea of shopping right now is enough to create an extra layer of stress to an already intense time of anxiety and worry. That’s why I made all the recommendations on my Mother’s Day Musts list available via on-line shopping. I also understand if economic concerns make gift-buying not much of a reality for you right now, and if that’s the case, I promise you that a handful of pretty posies and a handmade card, delivered on a breakfast tray with toast, jam, and steaming cup of coffee or tea will send the message to the mother in your life that she is special, loved, and honored. So gifts, or no gifts, I encourage you to make this gesture.

If your circumstances allow for some discretionary spending, I stand behind my recommendations and the many companies with conscious with whom I partner. Pampering products, home decor, jewelry, and books are all things the revered women in our lives love and deserve when possible.

To all mothers and women who have made a difference in a child’s life, I thank you and wish you a very special Mother’s Day. May the Lord bless and keep you,

New Movie | "I Still Believe"

There is a phenomenal new movie coming to theaters this spring. “I Still Believe” the true story of Jeremy Camp, is available OnDemand, Friday March 27th!

OnDemand Download Here

Camp, as many of you know, is a Grammy-nominated Christian singer and songwriter. He’s sold more than 5 million albums and has fans world-wide. He, and his music, which includes singles “There Will Be A Day,” and “Overcome,” (as well as many many more) are so beloved, he’s become nearly legendary.

I can say the film is phenomenal because I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peak! (This radio thing has it perks!) It covers the very personal journey of faith, hope, love… and music that Camp undertook with his first wife, Melissa. It’s got a star-studded cast that includes K.J. Apa and Britt Robertson as Jeremy and Melissa, with Gary Sinese and Shania Twain portraying his parents.

The film does a beautiful job of demonstrating how God can, and will, carry us through the toughest of times.

Watch the Trailer on Facebook

You wouldn’t expect a film like this to have anything but incredible music, and I Still Believe doesn’t disappoint. Thankfully, the soundtrack will be available digitally on March 20, shortly after the film is released on the 13th. 

Music Notes | Sam Smith: "To Die For"

Sam Smith is about to drop a brand new album on May 1st!

But before we get to dive into the full meal deal, the Grammy award-winning artist served us up a Valentine’s Day appetizer in the form of a single; the first song and also the title track from the album, “To Die For.”

Watch the Video!

Sam has been a listener favorite, and often requested artist since the US breakthrough “Stay With Me,” now certified 4x platinum with over a BILLION streams on Spotify. That, along with “I’m Not The Only One,” and many many more are requested so frequently, I’ve lost count how often!

photo by Walter Pfeiffer

“Releasing this song is going to be a wild one – I feel like it’s from one of the deepest parts of me,” explains Sam Smith. “I wrote this with Jimmy Napes and Stargate in L.A. during a time of self-discovery and heartbreak. This is for all the lonely hearts out there on another Valentine’s Day xx.”

I know this too will become a perennial favorite!

Here's the link to “To Die For.”  
Pre-order the album HERE!

Music Notes | Celine Dion: "COURAGE"

After six looooong years of waiting, a new Celine Dion album is here! Courage, her 12th English language album was released in November and it is being received with much excitement and gratitude!

Buy Courage

Celine is a staple of my radio program. Countless numbers of callers have requested her music for all of life’s celebrations; new loves, old loves, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, adoptions, promotions and parties, there’s a Celine song for that!

Courage, her new album, is all about where Celine is right now in her life - and not surprising, will resonate with millions of her fans that’ll hear a little of themselves in her music. She’s learning to live without her husband by her side, but instead within her heart. She’s watching her boys grow and change and championing their growth as well as her own. She’s on tour by herself for the first time, since the kids are involved in school and sports and in very good hands back home.

It’s a time of intense challenge, discovery, and COURAGE!

We’re chatting about it in an upcoming podcast on LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, so be watching for it to drop on Tuesday, 1/28!

Be sure to pick up COURAGE and if you have the opportunity, get yourself tickets to her Courage World Tour!

Celine Dion Web Site

My 12 Stockings of Christmas 2019!

Sleigh bells in the air… Beauty everywhere… Yuletide by the fireside…
And joyful memories there… Christmas time is HERE!

And so is my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes !!! Yes, it’s that time again, when I pull my 12 giant stockings out of storage, shake out the moth balls, and start stuffing them with incredible products and prizes I’ve gathered the year-through!

Remember how this works? From November 29th through December 19th, you should be listening to my evening radio program (go HERE to find out where to listen!) because on specific days, I’ll mention an item or product I’ve fallen in love with and want to share with you!

When you hear the on-air mention, you’ll either text the keyword to 48484 or you’ll go to my ENTRY PAGE and enter to win one of the 12 stuffed stocking’s up for grabs! There will be 12 days of entry opportunities and I’ll give away 12 packages!

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

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

November 29th
BALSAM HILL - $100 Gift Voucher
Keyword: HILL or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

Balsam Hill has been the leading retailer of highly realistic artificial Christmas trees and my GO TO holiday décor for over a decade, and do I LOVE their products! They’re one of my favorite 12 Stockings participants and I’m bringing them back to the sweepstakes this year!

You will find their beautiful décor all over the Hallmark Channel sets, as well as all over my radio production studios; signature Christmas trees, elegant ornament sets, flickering flameless candles, fantastic fall displays, and a gorgeous spring floral line. My studio always looks amazing with Balsam Hill décor!

Balsam Hill have been consistent supporters of my foundation, Point Hope, and I’m so very grateful. For beautiful holiday décor and gifts, you owe it to yourself to visit Balsamhill.com. Shopping for the perfect Christmas and seasonal décor is just a click away! 

BALSAM HILL

December 2nd
LITTLE PASSPORTS - 12-MONTH MEMBERSHIP
Keyword: LITTLE or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

If you have an adventurous child with a curious mind, they'll love Little Passports; a fun, award-winning monthly subscription service for kids. I got one for Delilah Jr., and she loved it, so I decided to add it to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes.

Every month a new kit is delivered to your door, addressed to your child - they LOVE getting their own package in the mail! It’s filled with hands-on projects and souvenirs -- all designed to spark your child's curiosity in geography, natural sciences, different cultures, and the world around them. Solve a real-world mystery with DNA, build a 3D model of Big Ben, and explore many more fun and immersive activities! 

Little Passports is the perfect holiday gift for that curious kid on your list! Find special holiday offers and order today.

 LITTLE PASSPORTS

December 3rd
for KING & COUNTRY - Burn the Ships & Christmas | Live from Phoenix, CD’s
Keyword: KING or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

Maybe you’ve heard for KING & COUNTRY played on my radio program? You’ve told me how much you love their music and how breathtaking they are to experience in concert. Lucky you, because I’m adding autographed copies of their updated Christmas album, Christmas | Live from Phoenix, to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes.

for KING & COUNTRY have been on tour all year long to sold out arenas, and recently performed their cross-over hit, God Only Knows at the CMA’s with Ms. Dolly Parton! This live album is truly a wonderful Christmas gift.

Their music is both uplifting and spiritual, singing about the reason for the season. They have the MOST amazing version of The Little Drummer Boy and I am so excited to share them with you. This music will touch your heart and put joy into your holiday season. Check out their music and tour schedule at the link below.

for KING & COUNTRY

December 4th
PEACHSKINSHEETS - One Sheet Set
Keyword: PEACH or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

I discovered this soft-as-silk product last year and gifted them to just about everyone I know. Want the PERFECT holiday gift? Give them The Original PeachSkinSheets®. I wanted to share them with you and add them to my 12 Stocking of Christmas Sweepstakes. They are wonderful and keep you comfortable all night long. They won't change body chemistry of course, but they will help keep hot sleeper’s cooler, drier, and more comfortable during the night (Heaven sent for women in a certain stage of life!) They start as low as $65 for a complete sheet set, even king size!   

Made from a breathable, athletic grade, performance SMART fabric that wicks away moisture and dries super-fast. PeachskinSheets are ultra-soft, pill-resistant bed sheets that also have a luxurious 1,500 Thread Count level. I just love mine; they come in every color you can imagine. Purchase with confidence under the 30-day, risk-free, money-back guarantee! You don’t have to leave home and you just might even want to order a pair for yourself.  Put the give of luxury under the tree this Christmas.  

PEACHSKINSHEETS

December 6th
PENTATONIX - The Best of Pentatonix Christmas CD
Keyword: BESTOF or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

I’m welcoming back one of my all-time FAVORITE groups to my 12 Stockings of Christmas, the Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling Pentatonix. Their new holiday-themed best-of album, The Best Of Pentatonix Christmas features four new songs in addition to 15 of the quintet's biggest and best-selling hits from their amazing Christmas catalogue. It also includes a special version of Do You Hear What I Hear with the magic of Whitney Houston. Other guests include Jazmine Sullivan, Tori Kelly, Kelly Clarkson, Maren Morris and Jennifer Hudson. Alongside the album, Pentatonix also revealed the stunning music video for the Beach Boy’s standard, God Only Knows, a must watch!

This holiday season, Pentatonix will be on tour with 16 new dates, kicking off with two shows in New York City on November 30th, and December 1st. If they’re coming to your town, I promise it is a show not to be missed. For more information and to purchase tickets for any of Pentatonix shows go HERE.

You’ll want to get a few copies of The Best of Pentatonix Christmas to share with family and friends.

BEST OF PENTATONIX CHRISTMAS

December 9th
PEDIPOCKET - Plush throw with foot pocket
Keyword: PEDI, PETI, or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s not your average throw! I am talking about the PEDIPOCKET THROW. Finally, a throw blanket that does it all! PediPocket is a six foot length of plush fleece with a deep foot pocket that is conically shaped to mirror your body's natural form and keep your feet cozy all year round. It’s just the thing for cuddling on the couch or traveling (as a passenger!), and the perfect accessory for every dorm room.

Machine washable and dryer friendly, they’re super easy to care for and a wonderful, affordable Christmas gift for everyone on your list because they come in three different sizes! You’ll find all kinds of prints and colors on their web site. Keep your family warm and cozy this holiday season and all year round, and don’t forget to order one for yourself!

PEDIPOCKET THROW

December 10th
ALEX and ALI JEWLREY
Keyword: ALEX, ALIX or STOCKING

12 Stockings Entry Page

I’m welcoming a fun new sponsor to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes this year, Alex and Ani . If you’ve never been to their website, STOP everything you’re doing and click HERE to see all the wonderful gift ideas they have this holiday season. My daughters and I love their jewelry because they have something for everyone.

Alex and Ani are a jewelry company with a unique mission; founded in 2004, they’re a humanitarian company that designs meaningful, eco-conscious jewelry. Their vision is to connect the wearers to a greater purpose. In just six years, the company has donated more than $46 million to non-profits worldwide.

Their symbolic designs include charm bangle bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and an abundance of all things shiny and bright as well as deeply meaningful. Disney, The Wizard of Oz, and Harry Potter are also represented in their collection, making Alex and Ani jewelry perfect for stuffing every stocking. Give someone a gift with special meaning this Christmas.

ALEX and ALI

December 11th
GRAVITY BLANKET - You personal Gravity Blanket
Keyword: BLANKET or STOCKING

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Let me introduce you to something I’ve just discovered, the Gravity Blanket. Are you hosting relatives, cooking over-the-top meals, spending hours shopping for gifts, and feeling that holiday stress? You need a Gravity Blanket! It’s a weighted blanket that’s designed to help improve sleep and decrease stress and anxiety.

I gave one to my daughter, Shaylah - baby Rosalie’s mama - and she loves it. A Gravity Blanket is the best gift you can give someone who deserves some rest and relaxation this holiday season and all year through.

Buy yours today and use the promo code ‘DELILAH’ for 15% savings. 

GRAVITY BLANKETS

December 12th 
KACEY MUSGRAVE: A Very Kacey Christmas, autographed CD
Keyword: CHRISTMAS or STOCKING

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I love welcoming new artists to my 12 Stockings, especially artists with as much style and uniqueness as Kacey Musgraves and her A Very Kacey Christmas CD! It’s a mixture of many musical styles including, jazz, blues, country and a bit of 40’s and 50’s nostalgia. Kacey says she was, ”inspired by the iconic Bing Crosby and the wonderful Andrews Sisters,” aren’t we lucky?!

The album features Kacey originals, including, Present Without a Bow, and some old Christmas favorites like the silly I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas, as well as the melodious Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Kacey brings her Grammy award winning versatile style to A Very Kacey Christmas filled with songs everyone on your Christmas list will LOVE.

Get an inside peek by watching the video of What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? . Everyone should have a little Kacey under the tree their Christmas this year!

A VERY KACEY CHRISTMAS

December 16th
SALONTECH SPINSTYLE
Keyword: PERFECT or STOCKING

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I fell in love with the Spinstyle  a few years ago and it’s still my favorite styling tool! SalonTech’s patented Technology Curl Dial works like an extra set of hands to pick up, separate, and guide hair around the barrel, creating fast, easy, and tangle free curls with one hand. (Make sure the hair isn’t tangled before beginning!) Create tight bouncy curls to loose, voluptuous, beachy waves at the touch of a button, in half the time of a regular curling iron!

I do my hair in the morning and I am set until late in the evening! I have one for home and one for travel and all my daughters have one too.  It’s the perfect holiday gift for the stylista on your list.  My listeners will receive an exclusive, special offer when ordering; just be sure and use promo code PERFECT.   . 

SPINSTYLE

December 17th
MY BOOK: ONE HEART AT A TIME, autographed copy
Keyword: HEART or STOCKING

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If you’ve tuned in to the show lately, you know I’ve written a book, One Heart At A Time. It was a true labor of love, and became even more so after the loss of my beloved son, Zachariah. The world is facing some trying times and many feel disconnected and lonelier than ever before. How do we change it? One. Heart. At. A. Time.

I’ve included an autographed copy in each of my 12 Stockings this year with the hope that you will enjoy it and it will inspire you to reach out and help me change the world. All we need is love and a heart that is willing to serve.

ONE HEART AT A TIME

December 19th
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 ROCA. This delicious treat brings back the fondest childhood memories of Christmas’ past, and I love giving, and getting into, those pink tins all year long!

Brown and Haley make every batch of ROCA with rich creamy butter, California almonds, and the best quality chocolate! Choose from Almond, Cashew, Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, Peppermint, and Mocha ROCA. SO YUMMY!! They have something for EVERYONE (Even nut-free options for those with allergies like my daughter!)

This holiday season, whether looking for gifts for your office party, your child’s favorite teacher, or 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. 

ALMOND ROCA

Good luck everyone!

Christmas Music is Here!

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!

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!

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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

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!

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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!

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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!

Ease Into Autumn with Great Music!

Morning’s in the Pacific Northwest have greeted me with a little fog this past week. And then the skies clear and the sun shines brightly throughout the day, but I know that early a.m. moisture means that fall is not far off…

If we can’t prevent it, let’s embrace it, and maybe even dance with it!

To assist with both, I’m suggesting some great new music for you to add to your collection. Ease into Autumn with:

Lionel Richie! If you love old school, you’ll love “Hello From Las Vegas!” released just this week!

Recorded at Zappos Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Hello From Las Vegas features Richie performing material from throughout his career, including beloved songs from his solo albums like “All Night Long,” “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me,” “Dancing On The Ceiling,” and “Truly” and his time with The Commodores with “Three Times a Lady,” and “Easy”. The album also includes an inspiring performance of the landmark song “We Are the World,” which Richie co-wrote for USA for Africa.

It doesn’t get any better than this!

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Lewis Capaldi, a young Scottish singer/songwriter has exploded upon the scene with his single “Someone You Loved”.

In interviews he has said the song was written with “open ended” lyrics purposefully so that it could apply to many different situations that people might be going through themselves, rather than being only about him. His inspiration came from a recent breakup and two bereaved losses in his family, but why it might resonate with you or me will be from our own experiences.

He says, “It’s very nice to have people come up to me and have their own reasons for why that song helped them or was important to them. It was nice to see the ways in which people are connecting to it. And it’s been alright, I think!”

“Someone You Loved” is from Capaldi’s’ Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' album and is one of the most moving pop singles I have heard in a very long time.

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Blake Shelton has knocked it out of the field with the country anthem, “God’s Country,” his newest hit single.

Blame it on my farming roots, my love of our land, or Shelton’s blue eyes, but “God’s Country” puts me in a proud as a peacock mood and it must be resonating with a LOT of people because it’s the fastest country single in the past year to reach one million track equivalents.

“As long as I’ve been making music I’m still shocked and amazed at the power of a song and I’m never prepared for it,” said Shelton. “‘God’s Country’ is an anthem for anybody and everybody who’s proud of where they come from. I’m honored to have been given this song from Devin Dawson, Hardy and Jordan Schmidt who are incredible writers.”

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Old school, pop, and country - three great genre’s to listen, dance, or sing along to as the warm nights change into chilly mornings punctuated by bright yellow school buses on the road. (A happy but bittersweet sight in early fall…) Enjoy!