Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker have teamed up for a special performance of the classic Christmas carol “What Child Is This” for this year’s “CMA Country Christmas,” airing on Monday, November 30th on ABC. The two superstars have released the duet today as a digital-only single on Lindseystomp Records via Concord Records ahead of the TV showing – You can find it HERE.
Stirling previously released a solo, instrumental version of “What Child Is This” on her chart-topping holiday album Warmer In The Winter. Monday’s performance will mark the third appearance on the annual holiday special for both Stirling and Rucker, who also recently co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards.
“I was so excited to be a part of the CMA Country Christmas again this year,” shares Stirling. “Every year, they give me an amazing chance to sparkle in their spectacular show. This year was extra special since I got to collaborate with the amazing Darius Rucker. Hope everyone loves it as much as we do!”
“I was so honored when the CMA asked me to perform ‘What Child Is This’ and to be getting to do it with an amazing musician like Lindsey is just awesome,” adds Rucker, who also performed “Only Love” alongside Katy Perry on this past weekend’s American Music Awards.
Stirling will keep her fans entertained this holiday season with her “Lindsey Stirling: Home for the Holidays” live-streaming special taking place Saturday, December 12th. The ticketed event, airing at two exclusive show times: 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern and 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern, will feature Stirling performing favorite seasonal tunes, such as “Angels We Have Heard On High,” “All I Want For Christmas,” “Let It Snow” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” brought to life by stylized sets, talented dancers and glittering costumes in a spectacle greater than any standard venue could provide. The all-new Christmas show will be over an hour of entertainment that is sure to keep viewers glued to their couches and screens. The livestream will also be available on demand for 72 hours following the second showing. Tickets for “Lindsey Stirling: Home for the Holidays” are on sale now; Behind-the-Scenes and VIP Experiences are also available. PRESS HERE for details and to purchase.
Lindsey Stirling released her first-ever holiday album Warmer In The Winter in 2017 via Lindseystomp/Concord Records, marking the #1 new Christmas album of the year. Due to high demand from fans, a Deluxe Edition was issued in 2018, also topping the holiday charts. Warmer In The Winter, which has been streamed over 150 million times, features classic and original songs along with special guests Becky G, Sabrina Carpenter, Trombone Shorty and Alex Gaskarth (from All Time Low). The album’s version of “Carol of the Bells,” the first instrumental song to reach Top 5 on Hot AC Radio last year, is currently the #1 most played holiday song at radio across the country. PRESS HERE to listen to Warmer In The Winter.