NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 18, 2015) – Matthew and Gunnar Nelson are not only back on the charts, but they’re also back on your TV! The duo will appear on KTLA’s top-rated “Morning News” on Dec. 21 at 8:45am PT, “Entertainment Tonight,” the most watched entertainment news program in the world, leading up to Christmas (check your local listings), “Fox & Friends” Tuesday, December 22 and Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family” also on Dec. 22 at 10a/9c.
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson are back on the charts, as the title track from their new holiday album This Christmas (Stone Canyon Records/Digitally Sound Records) stays top 20 on adult contemporary radio and #6 on the holiday music chart. Proceeds from the song are being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Written by Matthew, Gunnar, Michael Bonagura from Baillie & the Boys and his daughter Alyssa Bonagura, who also contributed vocals, “This Christmas” features a unique narrative twist.
“It’s a challenge to write a Christmas song that’s not like something people have heard a million times before,” said Gunnar. “So we started talking about this concept of two best friends that realize, on the night of miracles, that actually they’re in love with each other and always have been. If miracles can happen on Christmas, maybe that’s the night people in love can risk telling each other.”
This Christmas, Matthew and Gunnar’s first-ever holiday album, is available digitally on iTunes and Amazon and in stores. More than just a collection of holiday songs, the album, which was produced by Matthew and Gunnar, affirms the power of their unique bond and family heritage.
“In addition to our original single ‘This Christmas,’ we were able to rearrange Christmas classics that people the world over have loved like family members for generations,” said Matthew. “We’ve made them sound fresh and new while at the same time respecting their integrity and history. We’re absolutely thrilled with the results, and hope our listeners will be too,” added Gunnar.
This Christmas Track Listing:
1. This Christmas (ft. Alyssa Bonagura)
2. Joy to The World
3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (ft. Molly Cherryholmes)
4. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
5. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
6. Mele Kelikimaka (ft. Molly Cherryholmes)
7. Away In A Manger
8. Holly Jolly Christmas
9. Blue Christmas (ft. Molly Cherryholmes)
10. Jingle Bells
11. We Wish You A Merry Christmas (ft. Molly Cherryholmes)
12. White Christmas
Nelson Tour Dates:
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Jan 05 Ricky Nelson Remembered – Busch Gardens Real Music Series Tampa, FL
Jan 06 Ricky Nelson Remembered – Busch Gardens Real Music Series Tampa, FL
Jan 07 Ricky Nelson Remembered – Busch Gardens Real Music Series Tampa, FL
Jan 08 Ricky Nelson Remembered – Busch Gardens Real Music Series Tampa, FL
Jan 09 Ricky Nelson Remembered – Busch Gardens Real Music Series Tampa, FL
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