Cowboy Christmas III is the twenty-fifth album by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey and his third album of Christmas music. The album features traditional music and poetry performed by Michael Martin Murphy and cowgirl poet, Sarah Rische. Also included is a new Michael Martin Murphey song "The Kill Pen". All the poems were recited by Michael Martin Murphey except "Are You Going Home for Christmas", which was recited by Sarah Rische.
Track list "Are You Going Home for Christmas?" (Edgar Guest) – 2:17 "The Old Times Christmas" (Bruce Kiskaddon) – 2:47 "Draggin' in the Christmas Tree" (Doc Mayer) – 4:27 "The Kill Pen" (Michael Martin Murphey, Karen Murphey) – 3:49 "Doc's Morning Star Ranch Christmas Trilogy" (Doc Mayer) – 3:44 "The Cowboy's Christmas Prayer" (S. Omar Barker) – 3:34 "The Night Before Cowboy Christmas" (Michael Martin Murphey) – 3:24 "Riding the River Styx" (Doc Mayer) – 10:37
Credits Music Michael Martin Murphey – vocals Sarah Rische – vocals Ryan Murphey – guitar John McEuen – guitar Bea McTye – pipe organ Joey Miskulin – accordion Paul Sadler – backing tracks
Production Reggie Smith – producer Michael Martin Murphey – producer Alana Richstone – graphic design Jerry Riness – cover painting and back photo
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External links Michael Martin Murphey's Official Website