Christmas Stocking Fillers: Releases from MaRynn Taylor, Nathan Carter, Spencer Hatcher, Tiera Kennedy, Trey Calloway

MaRynn Taylor - Christmas Is (EP; Black River Entertainment) Track 4 from the 6 track EP Christmas Is released November 1, 2024. The track was written by Ben Foster,Dan Wilson, MaRynn Taylor


 
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Taylor moved to Nashville in 2019 from her home state of Michigan to pursue music. During CMA Fest that year, she was handed a flyer for Black River’s 60-Second Spotlight. She went to the event to play for the Black River team, and they knew they found something special in Taylor that day. Later that evening, she watched the Fest from Black River’s suite at Nissan Stadium. On the day of the CMA Awards that year, she signed her recording and publishing deals with Black River during an on-air interview with Bill Cody on the iconic WSM Coffee, Country and Cody radio show.
Since then, Taylor has amassed nearly 34 million cumulative streams, 14 Telly Awards, was named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country and earned her place as an artist to watch from several media outlets. Her sassy “Make You Mine” marked her first top 50 hit on country radio. Taylor made her Grand Ole Opry debut last June and has returned to the coveted stage several times since.
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Liverpool born and the popular Irish based dropped his 15-track Christmas set CRAZY CHRISTMAS (Sharpe Music) on November 15, 2024

Nathan's new Christmas album features 15 festive favourites, including some wonderful duets with Una Healy from 'The Saturdays' and Nathan's brother, Jake Carter.
Released physically on November 8th, this album will surely be the perfect addition to an Irish Country Christmas!
On Dec 11, 2024 he released a cover of Mistletoe And Wine (feat. Una Healy) as a charity single.
 
Watch Nathan Carter & Una Healy perform Mistletoe and Wine on The Late Late Show Christmas Special
 

 
Spencer Hatcher - Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus (Single; Brown Sellers Brown, Stone Country Records)
Spencer Hatcher, a bluegrass-influenced country artist, joined the Stone Country Records roster in Nashville in October 2024. His recent releases showcase his traditional country roots, including Cold Beer and Common Sense, a trio of songs featuring the upbeat title track, “Has Anybody Ever,” and “This Town,” all produced by Jason Sellers, Ilya Toshinskiy (Jelly Roll), and Mickey Jack Cones (Joe Nichols).
 


Hatcher also brought fresh life to the holiday season with “Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus,” released November 1, 2024, is a duet with acclaimed country artist Aubrie Sellers. This reimagining of the George Jones and Tammy Wynette classic was written by Earl Montgomery and Dallas Frazier and produced by Jason Sellers and Ilya Toshinskiy
 
Tiera Kennedy - Evergreen (Single; Tiera Kennedy / Green Is My Color, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing, SMACKSongs)

With her holiday two-pack Evergreen (released October 31, 2024), Tiera Kennedy proves she’s here to leave a lasting mark on country music—and our holiday playlists. 

Known for her smoky, intoxicating voice and the rare ability to seamlessly blend country, R&B, and pop, Tiera has crafted a gift to her fans that’s bound to be a holiday staple for years to come. 

Her renditions in this collection sparkle with the warmth, nostalgia, and soulfulness of a crackling fireplace, and her unique twist on seasonal classics feels like a fresh breeze through frosted evergreens.

First, she breathes new life into the beloved "Auld Lang Syne", a Scottish tune that's been a longstanding New Year’s favorite. Tiera approaches the song with both reverence and creativity, taking it beyond the expected.
 


Her original holiday song, "Evergreen" (writers Emily Falvey, Matt McGinn, Michael Matosic, Jon Hume) is equally moving and fresh, bridging past and present with a clever blend of old-school country sensibility and smooth R&B tones. Here, Tiera channels the warmth of timeless country storytelling with lyrics that speak to the idea of holiday memories being “evergreen,” just as vivid and enduring as when they were first made. Her voice, bright yet soulful, captures the joy of revisiting these memories year after year. The lyrics are clever, reminding us how seasonal traditions come and go, yet their magic lingers on in memory. Her vocal delivery on Evergreen is nothing short of angelic, but it’s grounded in an emotional honesty that feels genuine—she sings as if she’s sharing a secret about Christmas that only she knows, making the listener feel truly seen and invited into the story.
 
Trey Calloway - Christmas With You (Single; Trey Calloway)

Texas Country Music Association Award-winning artist Trey Calloway was thrilled to announce the release of his first-ever holiday single, “Christmas With You”, on November 8, 2024.
 

 
This heartfelt track showcases Calloway’s rich, resonant voice and knack for storytelling as he channels the traditional sounds of the season while capturing the timeless emotion of longing for a loved one during the holidays. With “Christmas With You” (writers: Franklin Calloway III, John Paul Williams Calloway) crafts a touching narrative that embodies the magic and warmth of the season, infused with a deep sense of yearning. Premiered by Think Country and available on all streaming platforms, this single is set to become a new Christmas classic.