Decker the Halls
| Decker the Halls | ||||
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| Released | 2 November 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Christmas music | |||
| Length | 18:00 | |||
| Label | Warner Nashville | |||
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Decker the Halls is the ninth release overall and sixth extended play by American country music singer Jessie James Decker and is her 2nd Christmas EP, following her first full-length Christmas album in 2018 On This Holiday and her 2015 EP This Christmas.
Decker shared a clip showing her children recording the track “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”,[1] and performed "Tangled In Tinsel" live on the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November 2023.[2][3]
This EP includes her previous released 2020 single “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Top of My List" | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Sleigh Ride" | 3:02 |
| 3. | "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" (featuring Vivianne Decker, Eric Decker II, Forrest Decker) | 3:02 |
| 4. | "Tangled in Tinsel" | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Away in a Manger" (featuring Karen Parker, Sydney Bass, Ali James) | 2:41 |
| 6. | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 18[4] | |
Critical reception[edit]
According to the The Detroit News, "Jessie James Decker possesses one of the finest voices in country music today, which she showcases in such grand style on this six-track EP. The music ranges from the cutesy 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”' to a Springsteen-worthy version of “'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'. Yet, our top pick on the album is the gorgeous take on “'Away In a Manger.'"[5]
A review of the album by Target says, "Jessie notably co-wrote 'Tangled In Tinsel' with Shane Stevens and Agee. This upbeat and undeniable gem has all the makings of a future staple for the season. Elsewhere, her dynamic vocals light up 'Top Of My List'-a new cut penned by Daniel Tashian. She infuses 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' with fresh energy and cheer, while she duets with her children Vivianne Decker, Eric Decker II, and Forest Decker for the first time on 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.' It concludes with a spirited and emotional take on 'Away In A Manger' with harmonies by Jessie's mother Karen Parker, sister Sydney Bass and sister-in-law Ali James."[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Watch Pregnant Jessie James Decker Share Adorable Moment With Her Kids While Working On Special Christmas Project". iHeart. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (2023-11-03). "Jessie James Decker Celebrates The Season With Festive New EP". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ Andaloro, Angela; Senanayake, Natalia (24 November 2023). "Pregnant Jessie James Decker Celebrates with Family After Performing in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade". Peoplemag. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Play Decker The Halls by Jessie James Decker on Amazon Music". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Harrington, Jim. "Christmas 2023: Here are 12 new holiday albums to enjoy this season". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker - Decker The Halls (CD)". www.target.com. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
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