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Country Christmas
Country · 1991 · 15 tracks

Country Christmas

A collection of traditional carols and original hymns delivered with the Man in Black's signature gravity. Warm, unpretentious, and deeply spiritual country.

September 20, 1991 · LaserLight

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Country Christmas finds Johnny Cash in a moment of quiet reflection, stripping away the glitz of Nashville holiday productions in favor of something far more intimate. This is not the sound of a department store or a crowded party; it is the sound of a man sitting by a hearth, singing to his family and his God. His baritone, though showing the beautiful wear and tear of a long career by 1991, remains an anchor of authority and comfort. It is a record that feels lived-in, like a favorite wool sweater that has seen decades of winters.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
Blue Christmas
3:05
02
Silent Night
3:26
03
White Christmas
3:49
04
Figgy Puddin'
2:56
05
Here Was a Man
2:43
06
Joy to the World
2:43
07
O Little Town of Bethlehem
3:42
08
What Child Is This
4:16
09
The First Noel
4:12
10
Away in a Manger
3:26
11
O Christmas Tree
3:33
12
O Come All Ye Faithful
3:18
13
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
3:59
14
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
3:52
15
I'll Be Home for Christmas
4:18
Moments Worth Listening For
The way Cash's voice cracks slightly with emotion during the final verse of Silent Night.
The steady, comforting gallop of the acoustic guitar on Blue Christmas that grounds the sentimentality.
The inclusion of June Carter's harmonies, adding a layer of domestic warmth to the spiritual tracks.
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