Mr. Christmas (Brett Eldredge album) explained
Mr. Christmas is the sixth studio album American country music singer Brett Eldredge, released on October 22, 2021, by Atlantic Nashville. This is his second Christmas album after Glow (2016). The album features cover songs of Christmas songs as well as two originals.
Background
Eldredge announced his second Christmas album in September 2021.[1] The album features two original songs that Eldredge co-wrote with long-time collaborator Ross Copperman.
Release and promotion
Mr. Christmas was released on October 22, 2021, by Atlantic Nashville. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" was released as a single ahead of the album.[2] From November 13, to December 30, 2021, Eldredge promoted the album on his Glow Live Tour.
On November 29, 2021, he appeared on CMA Country Christmas and performed "Merry Christmas Baby".[3]
Critical reception
Pip Ellwood-Hughes of Entertainment Focus says that "Eldredge is making a convincing case to be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey when it comes to Christmas music." Ellwood-Hughes also praised his rendition of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "Eldredge immediately transports you back to the golden age of the big band as his velvety voice wraps around the festive classic and the orchestra behind him wows with their stunning instrumentation."[4]
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Alan Sculley also mentioned Bublé but said that "Eldredge might give Michael Bublé a run for his money as music's leading Sinatra-esque Christmas crooner."[5]
Personnel
- Credits adapted from AllMusic.[6]
- Vocals
- Brett Eldredge – all vocals
- Nicki Richards — background vocals
- Catherine Russell – background vocals
- Anthony Snitzer – soloist
- David Spinozza – soloist
- Musicians
- Emily Brausa – cello
- Claire Chan – violin
- David Finck - bass
- Aaron Heick – alto saxophone
- Jen Herman – viola
- Clarice Jensen – cello
- Tony Kadleck – trumpet
- Adda Kridler - violin
- Brandon Lee – trumpet
- Ann Lehmann – violin
- Matthew Lehmann – violin
- Dennis Mackrel – drums
- Nick Marchione – trumpet
- Lisa Matricardi — viola
- Maixm Moston – viola
- Rob Mounsey – piano
- Jeff Nelson — bass trombone
- Tomina Parvanova – harp
- Charles Pillow – alto saxophone
- Dave Riekenberg – alto saxophone
- Benjamin Russell – violin
- Antoine Silverman – violin
- Andy Snitzer – tenor saxophone
- David Spinozza – guitar
- Entcho Todorov – violin
- Scott Wendholt — trumpet
- Anja Wood – cello
- Emily Yarbrough – violin
- Production
- Thom Beemer – Pro Tools
- Joe Cilento – assistant
- Joe D'Ambrosio – production coordination
- Mark Dupree - creative director
- Tiffany Gifford – stylist
- Scott Hendricks – A&R
- Edwin Huet – Pro Tools
- Natasha Leibel – grooming
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – arranger
- Mike Moore – art direction, design
- Carlos Mora – assistant
- Rob Mounsey – arranger, producer
- Ian Muir – assistant
- Jay Newland – engineer, mixing, producer
- Frederick Oakeley – arranger
- John Peets – management
- James Pierpont — arranger
- Steve Sacco – assistant
- Antoine Silverman – concert master
- John Francis Wade – arranger
- Mark Wilder — mastering
- James Younger – artist development
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: Chua. Jeremy. Brett Eldredge's Holiday Album, 'Mr. Christmas,' Comes With a Tour, Too’. Taste of Country§date=September 17, 2021. October 14, 2021.
- Web site: Iahn . Buddy. Brett Eldredge releases new Christmas single. The Music Universe. The Music Universe. October 8, 2021. October 14, 2021.
- Web site: Black. Lauren Jo. Brett Eldredge’s ‘Merry Christmas Baby’ Performance Will Have You Dancing in Your Living Room. Country Now. Country Now. November 29, 2021. January 25, 2022.
- Web site: Ellwood-Hughes. Pip. Brett Eldredge – ‘Mr Christmas’ Review. Entertainment Focus. Entertainment Focus. October 27, 2021. January 24, 2022.
- Web site: Sculley. Alan. 2021 holiday album reviews: Best and worst of season’s new song collections. The Gazette. Folience. December 2, 2021. January 24, 2022.
- Web site: Mr. Christmas – Brett Eldredge Credits. AllMusic. November 5, 2021.
