The Ellas Partner with The Salvation Army to Donate Proceeds from 'Merry & Bright' During Thanksgiving Week

(Nashville, Tennessee, Press Release) - November 16, 2015 - The Ellas' wonderful Merry & Bright cd hit stores November 6, and the trio has committed to donate proceeds from the sale of the new album the week of Thanksgiving to The Salvation Army in Nashville. In addition, The Ellas - hit songwriters Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller and Emily James - will also participate in a Salvation Army telethon and Kettle Bell ringing next month.
 
"This time of year reminds us to be grateful. In the spirit of the season of giving, we thought it would be fitting to show our gratitude to The Salvation Army by donating all album sales to the organization for the duration of Thanksgiving week," said The Ellas founding member Jennifer Denmark. "Our song 'Christmas in New York' mentions how the 'sidewalk Kringles joyfully jingle a bell for The Salvation Army.' It's a cause we are proud to feature and proud to partner with. When you buy Merry & Bright you will be supporting all they do, from aiding in disasters and feeding the homeless, to providing toys for children every Christmas."

Photo Courtesy Campbell Ent. Group; The Ellas (l. to r.)- Emily James, Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller

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The Salvation Army fights poverty in Middle Tennessee year-round through transitional housing, case management, youth programs, and emergency financial assistance as well as through providing gifts and necessities to those in need at Christmas time. Please visit www.salvationarmy.org for more information and volunteer opportunities.
 
Merry & Bright features 16 completely original Christmas songs celebrating the holidays with modern stories set to timeless melodies and a fresh, big band sound. The album is being released on Scat Pack Records and is available atiTunes, Amazon and most other online retailers. CD copies are available at TheEllas.com.
 
All of the cuts on Merry & Bright were written by one or more of The Ellas, and they were joined on select songs by writers Dave Brainard, Sarah Sadler Butler, Chad Carlson, Tim Jackson, Keesy Timmer and Briana Tyson. Grammy Award-winner Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift, Jewel, Chase Rice, Hunger Gamessoundtrack) also produced the album, with "Bakin' Cookies" and bonus tracks produced by Grammy Award-nominee Dave Brainard (Brandy Clark, Jamey Johnson, Jarrod Niemann, Ray Scott.)

Merry & Bright track listing:
1. "Chrisamas" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller, Chad Carlson)
2. "Naughty List" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller, Tim Jackson)
3. "Christmas in New York" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller, Sarah Sadler Butler)
4. "Bakin' Cookies" - (Jennifer Denmark, Dave Brainard, Briana Tyson)
5. "I Want it All This Year" - (Jennifer Denmark)
6. "Merry & Bright" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller, Chad Carlson)
7. "Heart is Home for Christmas" - (Denmark, Fuller, Emily James)
8. "Decemburr" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller)
9. "Gonna Catch Santa" - (Jennifer Denmark)
10. "Christmas Morning" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller, Keesy Timmer)
11. "Dashing in the Snow" - (Jennifer Denmark)
12. "What Blue Christmas Means" - (Jennifer Denmark)
13. "Callin' for Snow" - (Jennifer Denmark, Melissa Fuller, Sarah Sadler Butler) -
14.  "Kiss Another Year Goodbye" - (Jennifer Denma
rk, Melissa Fuller, Emily James)
15.  "Candy Cane Lane" - (Jennifer Denmark)
16.  "Season of Love" - (Jennifer Denmark)
 
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