Courtney Marie Andrews Releases new cover of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”

​On December 1st, Courtney Marie Andrews new rendition of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" will be featured on Amazon Music’s “Acoustic Christmas“ playlist, along with new songs from Josh Ritter, Noah Gunderson, Jim Lauderdale and many more . Two other popular Amazon playlists, “Indie For The Holidays” and “All Is Bright” will also receive new tracks to help listeners get into the festive spirit. Listen to the track above and learn more below.

Indie for the Holidays - The popular “Indie for the Holidays” playlist adds 18 new songs this holiday season, including tracks from some of the genre’s most acclaimed stars. Kevin Morby wraps up a banner year that saw the release of his widely lauded breakthrough City Music, by contributing a moody, crooning take on “Blue Christmas.” Charly Bliss, whose debut album Guppy has likewise seen widespread praise in 2017, offer a driving and delightful version of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” DJ Camilo Lara’s Mexican Institute of Sound and indie rock mainstays Best Coast, Eisley, Albert Hammond Jr, and Dean & Britta also join the playlist for the first time this year. 

Additionally, Matt Costa recorded his own track, “Anything Helps,” for individuals who are less fortunate around the holidays. Costa says, “I recently saw a friend who fell to a dark place and was too embarrassed to ask for help. People joined funds together to get him back on his feet and into a warm bed with shelter. ‘Anything Helps’ is dedicated to those who have donated time and money to help people in a crisis. It tears me up to see people suffer. But it is encouraging to see extra strong people lift the burden of others. I put heavy consideration into the title so the song did not have a negative feeling, but would inspire people to look at these problems and think of positive ways to help.”

Acoustic Christmas – The 21 new tracks joining the “Acoustic Christmas” playlist include all-new compositions from acclaimed singer-songwriters Josh Ritter, The White Buffalo, and Noah Gunderson. Americana stalwarts Jim Lauderdale and Nicki Bluhm, also deliver new holiday originals, while buzzworthy newcomers including Courtney Marie Andrews and Noah Cyrus take on “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” respectively. Cyrus says of her rendition, “this song is a classic. We’ve been playing this song around my house since I was a little girl. Love this record!” 

Elsewhere, Joy Williams is joined by Birdtalker on the achingly beautiful “December Song” and indie singer-songwriter Sera Cahoone offers a mournful reading of “Last Christmas,” which resonates especially coming as it does one year after George Michael’s sudden passing in December, 2016. 

All is Bright - A trio of superstars and exciting newcomer, Abi Ann, join the “All Is Bright” Amazon Original playlist in 2017. GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM award-winning vocal powerhouse, Lee Ann Womack, is joined by the icon himself, Willie Nelson, on an incredibly charming version of “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” while singer-songwriter and bona fide pop star, Leona Lewis, offers a cozy, stripped-down take on her own “One More Sleep.” Lewis says, “I was so excited to record an acoustic version of ‘One More Sleep’, the song actually originally sounded more like this when we first worked on it, really soulful and stripped back. Writing an original Christmas song was something I always wanted to do, growing up so many of my favourite artists had Christmas albums so this song really is a dream come true.  I love the way it embodies the spirit of Christmas in such a fun way.’” Lastly but not to be outdone, Abi Ann gives adds her coy reading of “Santa Baby” to the playlist for 2017.