Hanson Christmas Album Out Today on 3CG/S-Curve Records

HANSON is excited to announce that the band's new Christmas album, Finally It's Christmas, is out today on 3CG/S-Curve Records. The album, which features four original tracks, and eight updated classics, reunites the band with co-producer and writing partner Mark Hudson (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osborne, Ringo Starr) who also collaborated on the band's beloved Christmas release Snowed In. Adding to the production pedigree of the release are engineer and mixer CJ Eiriksson (Jacks Mannequin, U2, Phish, Matchbox 20), with the title and select tracks mixed by veteran chart-topper Tom Lord-Alge (U2, Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, The Wallflowers). The band has also announced a limited number of special holiday concerts in Toronto, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, which will feature new music from Finally It's Christmas, as well as selections from the band's debut Christmas release Snowed In, which is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year. The complete itinerary is below.

"Finally It's Christmas feels like the perfect title for this record, following two decades of contemplating a follow-up Christmas release, as well as an amazing year of celebrating the band's 25th year together," said Zac Hanson.

In contrast with the sentimentality of many Christmas releases, the band brings an organic rock 'n' roll energy to the album, featuring iconic favorites like Elvis' "Blue Christmas", Stevie Wonder's "Someday At Christmas" and Aretha Franklin's "Winter Wonderland", along with a reimagined arrangement of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time" and lively renditions of modern classics like Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas". The album's original songs, like title track "Finally It's Christmas" and "'Til New Years Night" burst forward with celebratory energy, layered vocal arrangements calling to mind the Beach Boys and British invasion era guitar riffs, while "Peace On Earth" highlights the band's earnest lyrics and powerful melodies. The album is not without sentimentality entirely, closing out with an intimate rendition of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", with guitarist Isaac singing lead on the Judy Garland classic, and a soulful gospel medley of 2 well-known songs from the Christmas Hymnal, "Go Tell It On The Mountain" and "Joy To The World".

Like HANSON's signature work on their studio albums, the band effortlessly fuses soulful melody with tight musical arrangements and a genuine reverence for their musical heritage, creating an endearing and impressive work fit for the intimacy of your living room, or the excitement of a large celebration with friends and family this Christmas.

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