All I Want for Christmas Is a Real Good Tan
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All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan is the eighth album of country music
singer Kenny Chesney
. It was released on October 7, 2003. His first album of Christmas music
, it was certified gold in the U.S.
In addition to original tracks and renditions of traditional Christmas music, the album features three covers. "Christmas in Dixie" was originally recorded by Alabama
and features Alabama's lead singer, Randy Owen
, as a duet partner. "Thank God for Kids" was previously recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys
(and originally by Eddy Raven
), while "Pretty Paper" was originally recorded by Willie Nelson
. Chesney's rendition of "Silent Night" features his mother and her twin sister, who are credited as the Grigsby Twins.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney
Kenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
. It was released on October 7, 2003. His first album of Christmas music
Christmas music
Christmas music comprises a variety of genres of music normally performed or heard around the Christmas season, which tends to begin in the months leading up the actual holiday and end in the weeks shortly thereafter.-Early:...
, it was certified gold in the U.S.
In addition to original tracks and renditions of traditional Christmas music, the album features three covers. "Christmas in Dixie" was originally recorded by Alabama
Alabama (band)
Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook...
and features Alabama's lead singer, Randy Owen
Randy Owen
Randy Owen is an American country music artist. He is known primarily for his role as the lead singer of Alabama, a country rock band which saw considerable mainstream success throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Although Alabama only records new albums on occasion, Owen himself has maintained a career...
, as a duet partner. "Thank God for Kids" was previously recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet.The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in southern gospel during the 1950s...
(and originally by Eddy Raven
Eddy Raven
Edward Garvin Futch is an American country music artist known professionally as Eddy Raven. Known for his Cajun-influenced country music, Raven has been a recording artist since 1962...
), while "Pretty Paper" was originally recorded by Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
. Chesney's rendition of "Silent Night" features his mother and her twin sister, who are credited as the Grigsby Twins.
Track listing
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 42 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Holiday Albums | 3 |