A Classic Christmas is the thirteenth studio album and second Christmas album from American country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith. Released in 2007, the album comprises two discs. While his previous Christmas album, 1995's Christmas to Christmas, was composed of original songs, Keith recorded 20 Christmas standards for A Classic Christmas.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic writes "a holiday album of this size may seem like overkill, but this isn't one sprawling, unedited session: it's two distinct albums, the first containing secular seasonal standards, the second religious-themed carols." and finishes the review with "and both are solid holiday albums."
Andrew W. Griffin of reddirtreport.com writes in his review, "All in all, A Toby Keith Classic Christmas is the sort of holiday album all Oklahomans should add to their collection."
CMT reviewed the album and said, "Singing yuletide favorites in front of an intimate Nashville audience, superstar Toby Keith delivers a scaled down performance reminiscent of a family gathering with a visit from special guest, Jewel."
CBS News briefly touched on the album and mentioned "On The Early Show Friday, Keith agreed with the assessment of co-anchor Hannah Storm that the new CD is very traditional."
Track listing
Disc One
Disc Two
Personnel Lisa Cochran – background vocals Chad Cromwell – drums, percussion John Hobbs – keyboards Rob Ickes – dobro Toby Keith – acoustic guitar, lead vocals Dave Pomeroy – bass guitar Mica Roberts – background vocals John Wesley Ryles – background vocals Randy Scruggs – bouzouki, 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar Harry Stinson – background vocals Biff Watson – acoustic guitar Jonathan Yudkin – string bass, cello, celtic harp, octophone, viola, violin, xylophone
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2007) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (2008) Position US Billboard 200 174 US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 29
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