Genre-bending artist and explorative singer-songwriter Jan Edwards returns with 20 original holiday tunes in her festive new album, Welcome Back Christmas.
From Minneapolis to Naples, Florida, Edwards has built a reputation for blending country, jazz, pop, folk, and blues into her own unique sound. Her songwriting prowess has earned her a #1 hit on Texas charts and placements in film and TV.
Welcome Back Christmas marks Edwards' 4th holiday album. This time, she's packed the project with 20 original songs that capture every mood of the season. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, the album takes listeners on a complete holiday journey.
The album kicks off with "Friendsgiving Day" and "Counting Down the Days," setting a warm, anticipatory tone for the season. The jazzy title track, "Welcome Back Christmas," flows perfectly into the upbeat "Let the Jolly Begin," blessing listeners with feel-good holiday vibes from the jump.
In "Confessions of a Santaholic" and "Jingle On (Santa's in the House)," Jan brings some of the most playful energy we've seen from her yet. Mid-album highlights include the whimsical "Candy Cane Cottage" and heartfelt "Christmas Without You," perfectly setting the tone for the mystical, child-like energy of "Santaland."
On track 10, "The Christmas I Remember," Jan gets deeply personal about wishing to spend the rest of her holidays with someone special, like how it was before. The vibes turn 180 when hitting play on "Holy Shit It's Christmas," adding some humorous spice to the mix and keeping the spirit alive in the thoughtful 12th track, "What Santa Wants."
The album's later tracks showcase Edwards' range, from the romantic "Mingle Neath the Mistletoe" to the traditional warmth and well wishes of "Comfort and Joy." Edwards blesses us with one of the catchiest songs on the album, "Fa La La Christmas," following up with immersive story-like lyrics in the 16th track, "A Mouse's Holiday."
In "Christmas All Around The World," Jan brings that same storytelling charm while inviting the world to leave their stressors behind and celebrate the season of giving. She falls into another deeply personal song with "Suitcase Christmas"—a story for the wanderers, the nomads, and those who might not be able to gather with loved ones.
The collection winds down beautifully with "Wish You Well (Midnight Bells)" before concluding with the pop-infused New Year's celebration anthem, "When the Confetti Flies."
Each song from Jan Edwards' new holiday album, Welcome Back Christmas, adds its own flavor to this musical holiday feast. It's a deeply immersive listening experience that touches on practically every holiday scenario, and any listener is sure to appreciate it.
Get into the spirit early this year with Jan Edwards' new album Welcome Back Christmas, now available on all major streaming platforms.
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