November 2nd, 2023 (Nashville, TN): Kimberly Dawn gets us in the holiday spirit with new album ‘Wishin’ For Christmas.’
Just in time for the holidays, Kimberly invites her fans to have a seat by the fireplace to embrace ‘Wishin’ For Christmas,’ a stunning mix of original and classic Christmas songs. The title song starts off with a charming acoustic guitar riff that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Kimberly’s voice is sweet and warm, drawing listeners in with her heartfelt lyrics about the magic of Christmas and wishing for the perfect holiday with loved ones.
When she sings, “I’m wishin’ for Christmas / (Antici)pating future smiles.” You can hear her visualizing what she is anticipating for what this holiday season will bring. “I’m findin’ it hard to say good-bye / To the twinklin’ of the lights.” Her beautiful voice and touching lyrics are sure to get everyone in the festive mood and spread some holiday cheer.
As we delve deeper into the album, listeners are greeted with Kimberly’s festive track, “Ho Ho Holding You,” which invites us into the world of Christmas in June. The lyrics “You got me believin’ in the season even in the middle of June,” captures the essence of the track. Moreover, the incorporation of a subtle jazz tone adds a unique touch to the song, making it feel like a jazz contract infused with the spirit of Christmas.
This holiday season, Kimberly had the honor of collaborating with legendary producer Kent Wells to create a beautiful blend of classic and contemporary Christmas music. Kent Wells’ impressive portfolio includes working with renowned artists like Dolly Parton, Kat Elfman, Ashton Brooke Gill, and many others. As with all of her work in the past, Kimberly Dawn’s work is reflective of this sincere journey she has embarked on in her music career.
Kimberly Dawn’s album ‘Wishin’ for Christmas’ is the perfect music gift to all of us wrapped beautifully in a bow complete with standards and original tongue and cheek new songs that have been cultivated to become future classics.
