Four New Singles Drop from ‘A Pinecastle Christmas Celebration’ Featuring Williamson Branch, Wilson Banjo Co., Troy Engle and Red Camel Collective

Nashville, Tenn. — Just in time for the holiday season, Pinecastle Records is thrilled to unveil A Pinecastle Christmas Celebration, a festive new album featuring 13 tracks that blend original songs with timeless classics (pre-save it HERE). Scheduled for release on Friday, November 29, the collection brings together Pinecastle’s acclaimed roster of bluegrass and Americana artists, offering listeners a warm, joyful soundtrack for the season. As a teaser of what’s to come, several singles from the album are available today, giving fans an early glimpse of the album’s heartwarming spirit.

The newly available singles include “The Polar Express,” performed by Williamson Branch and written by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, which brings a sense of holiday magic and nostalgia. Wilson Banjo Co. presents a playful, bluegrass rendition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Frank Loesser, giving a fresh spin to the beloved classic. Troy Engle offers his original, evocative “Sleepy Town of Bethlehem,” co-written with Rick Lang, which captures the tranquility of a Christmas night. Another highlight is Red Camel Collective’s “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child,” written by Heather Berry Mabe, a heartfelt song that channels the innocence and wonder of the holidays. Download and/or stream each single HERE.

When the full album arrives on November 29, listeners can expect even more holiday cheer, including originals and reimagined standards that showcase Pinecastle’s signature sound. A Pinecastle Christmas Celebration opens with Engle’s “Frosty Pines,” a whimsical track also co-written with Rick Lang, setting the tone for the album’s balance of heartfelt tradition and new takes on holiday themes. Lord of the Strings brings an instrumental interpretation of the classic “Away in a Manger” and revisits the beloved “White Christmas,” written by Irving Berlin, with elegance and soul.

Steve Thomas offers a moving rendition of “What Child Is This,” while Lindley Creek’s “Everyone’s a Kid at Christmas” (written by Barry Ricks and Tim Stafford) is a joyful reminder of the childlike excitement the season brings. Daryl Mosley’s original “An Old-Fashioned Christmas,” co-written with Rick Lang, evokes cozy family gatherings and simpler times, while Bobby and Teddi Cyrus’s “What a Christmas,” written by Bobby Cyrus, delivers a down-to-earth holiday story rooted in bluegrass tradition. Rounding out the album is Danny Burns’ soulful interpretation of Steve Earle’s “Nothing But a Child,” closing the collection with a reflective and tender note.

“A Pinecastle Christmas Celebration brings together our artists’ unique voices and talent to create a holiday album that celebrates both tradition and originality,” shares Ethan Burkhardt, CEO of Pinecastle Records. “We’re excited to share these songs that will hopefully resonate with listeners and become part of their holiday traditions.”

Available on all major streaming platforms and for purchase on November 29, A Pinecastle Christmas Celebration promises to be a seasonal favorite, perfect for cozy nights by the fire or gatherings with loved ones. To learn more about the album and the artists involved, visit www.pinecastlemusic.com.

A Pinecastle Christmas Celebration Track Listing:
1. Troy Engle – Frosty Pines (written by Troy Engle and Rick Lang)
2. Lord of the Strings – Away in a Manger (Public Domain)
3. Steve Thomas – What Child Is This (Public Domain)
4. Troy Engle – Sleepy Town of Bethlehem (written by Troy Engle and Rick Lang)
5. Wilson Banjo Co. – Baby, It’s Cold Outside (written by Frank Loesser)
6. Red Camel Collective – Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child (written by Heather Berry Mabe)
7. Tony Wray, Tim Crouch, Ethan Burkhardt – Christmas Time is Here (written by Lee Maurice Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi)
8. Williamson Branch – The Polar Express (written by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard)
9. Lindley Creek – Everyone’s a Kid at Christmas (written by Barry Ricks and Tim Stafford)
10. Lord of the Strings – White Christmas (written by Irving Berlin)
11. Daryl Mosley – An Old Fashioned Christmas (written by Daryl Mosley and Rick Lang)
12. Bobby & Teddi Cyrus – What a Christmas (written by Bobby Cyrus)
13. Danny Burns – Nothing But a Child (written by Steve Earle)