Chris Janson Brings the Holiday Spirit with the Release of “Christmas in Dixie” with Alabama

Country music’s most exciting performer, Chris Janson, has been electrifying stages across the country all year. As we come to a close on 2024, Janson has released his version of the Country Christmas classic, “Christmas in Dixie,” in a duet with legendary band, Alabama. Written by Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen (originally recorded by Alabama in 1982), the track instantly captures the comforting feeling of a cozy winter night spent with loved ones and is the perfect way to start this holiday season.  
 
LISTEN: “Christmas in Dixie” Featuring Alabama (preferred music platform)
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 WATCH:  “Christmas in Dixie” Music Video here:

“I’ve always loved this song, and I’m really proud of the cut. Randy and Teddy really brought it over the finish line. They’re the best, and this will always be one of my favorite records of my life.” -Chris Janson
 
Also released is the heartwarming music video for the track, directed by Josh Daubin. The intimate video brings the song to life with scenes of Janson and his family joined together to reflect on the blessings of the past year and celebrate the start of a new year’s promise
 
Be sure to keep up with all things Chris Janson, including tour dates and tickets, by visiting ChrisJanson.com.
 
ABOUT CHRIS JANSON:
Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of Country music's new breed. In touch with the lighter side of life with self-penned No. 1s “Fix A Drink,” “Good Vibes,” and the four-times Platinum “Buy Me A Boat,” as well as the more thoughtful truths of “Done,” “Things You Can’t Live Without,” and the CMA Song of the Year nominee and ACM Video of the Year “Drunk Girl.” Both “Boat” and “Girl” were named to the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s prestigious “Songs I Wish I Wish I’d Written” list, which is why artists like Tim McGraw (“Truck Yeah,” “How I’ll Always Be”), Justin Moore (“Off The Beaten Path”), LOCASH (“I Love This Life”), Cody Johnson (“Let’s Build A Fire”), and the iconic Hank Williams Jr. (“God Fearin’ Man,” “Those Days Are Gone”) reach for Janson’s songs for their own projects.
Beyond his artistry are his live shows, where all that heart-on-the-four-wheeler songwriting meets the fans where they come to rock. Rolling Stone proclaimed him “a live legacy in the making,” and Janson is a frequent presence at the nation’s biggest country festivals, tours, and unexpected sit-ins.
For a man known for his outdoors lifestyle and collaborations with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, making music from his own life has established the harmonica-forward multi-instrumentalist the go-to guy for young country for the last decade. Janson’s Big Machine Label Group debut single, “All I Need Is You,” recently hit the No. 1 spot on the Country music charts (marking 5 career #1 hits) and his latest single “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” is the first release on the recently re-named Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment imprint.
This summer, Janson released his feel-good track, “All American Guy,” which featured global superstar, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in its down-home music video. Janson’s latest release, “Cheap,” is a powerful reminder to slow down and enjoy life’s moments. “Cheap” is available now.

CMT HONORS LEGENDARY COUNTRY GROUP ALABAMA WITH STAR-STUDDED “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA”

Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Evander Holyfield, Jason Aldean,
Jamey Johnson, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Lorrie Morgan, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, and Vince Gill to Celebrate Band’s Storied Career 

Nashville, Tenn. (January 17, 2024) — CMT today announced “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA,” a star-studded salute celebrating the extraordinary career and music of one of the most successful and iconic country groups of all time. Filming at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, it will air as a 2-hour special later this year.

Music’s biggest names, including Blake Shelton ft. Steve Wariner, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan, Riley Green, and Sam Hunt will come together to perform some of the band’s most legendary hits for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute event.

Additionally, Evander Holyfield, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and more will appear both in-person and virtually to share personal stories reflecting on ALABAMA’s forever impact on music, blended alongside rare photos, performance footage and interviews from the vault – plus an all-new sit down with ALABAMA themselves reflecting on their storied career.

PRODUCTION CREDITS: “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Taillight’s Tom Forrest. Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Suzanne Bender and Donna Duncan are Talent Producers.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Visit CMT.com, follow @CMT on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok and use hashtag #CMTGiants. 

About ALABAMA

Over 50 years ago, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama to spend the summer playing music in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. It took them six long years of tip jars and word-of-mouth to earn the major label deal they'd been dreaming of. Then, seemingly no time at all to change the face of country music. ALABAMA, country music’s first band, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. The group is known for hit songs including “Mountain Music,” “Roll On,” “Dixieland Delight” and “If You're Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band).” From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields, to international stars, ALABAMA went on to sell 80 million albums and charted 43 No.1 hits, becoming the most successful band in the history of country music. In November 2022, ALABAMA co-founder Jeff Cook passed following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. With his prior encouragement and wishes, ALABAMA continues touring on a limited basis, keeping the iconic music they created alive for the current and future generation of fans.

For more information on ALABAMA, visit thealabamaband.com.