On This Holiday is the third studio album from American country musician Jessie James Decker. It is her seventh release overall and first full-length Christmas album, following her 2015 EP This Christmas.[1] The album is a collection of Christmas songs with new original songs;[2] it has sold over 2,400 copies.[3] The four new tracks were written along with Daniel Tashian.[4]
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| Released | 26 October 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Christmas music | |||
| Length | 37:07 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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Decker performed songs from the album on December 5, 2018, at The City Winery in Nashville, Tennessee.[2]
Promotion and release
editThe track, "Baby! It's Christmas", was updated from the 2014 release and made available for download with the pre-order on October 15, 2018.[citation needed] The full album was released on October 26, 2018 through Epic Records.[5]
Other versions include an autographed vinyl LP with early access to the 2019 tour,[6] an autographed booklet[7] and a Target exclusive bonus track.
The album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Holiday Album Sales chart,[8] selling 1,800 copies in its first week.[9]
Critical reception
editArtvoice describes the album as a "joyous revelation, with Jessie displaying both her countrified command of the holiday repertoire and her ability to bring more intimate nuances to beloved classics ingrained in her own holiday memories, each song soaring as an illuminating renewal of the season".[10]
Annie Reuter of One Country states that "the singer shows off her fashion sense with a series of costume changes while posing for a photo shoot" with Forrest Bradley Decker making an appearance. Reuter goes on to say that "The pop-country track showcases Jessie’s soulful singing style with several powerful belts" and that "the singer’s laid-back personality and infectious spirit is highlighted".[11]
According to people.com it is one of the 12 Celebrity Christmas Albums You'll Want to Play on Repeat This Holiday Season[12] and staccatofy.com also said "On This Holiday is chalk-full[sic] of golden holiday nuggets. Kicking off with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” it sets the tone for a celebratory sound. Decker is poised and resonates a confidence with crystalline pitch and shimmering phrasing. The tunes range from fun and flirty, “Santa Baby,” to a more serious tone on “Do You Hear What I Hear.” Decker's voice is commanding with the ability to embellish her phrases with ornaments of inflection and soulfulness. Tunes like “Wonderful Day,” offering a traveling song vibe, with jangling guitars and an easy-going spirit. On This Holiday, is a delightful way to soundtrack the holiday, with just enough Country to keep it warm and just enough pop to keep it bright."[13]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" | 2:43 | |
| 2. | "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" | 3:02 | |
| 3. | "Santa Baby" | 3:29 | |
| 4. | "Snowlight" | Jessie James Decker, Daniel Tashian[14] | 4:05 |
| 5. | "Do You Hear What I Hear?" | 3:19 | |
| 6. | "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" | 2:30 | |
| 7. | "Wonderful Day" | Jessie James Decker, Daniel Tashian | 3:54 |
| 8. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas" | 3:45 | |
| 9. | "Christmas in Cabo" | Jessie James Decker, Daniel Tashian | 3:44 |
| 10. | "Baby! It's Christmas" | Jessie James Decker, Daniel Tashian | 3:07 |
| Total length: | 33:40 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Holiday Album Sales[17] | 10 |
| Top Holiday Albums[18] | 15 |
| Country Album Sales[19] | 11 |
| Top Current Albums[19] | 80 |
Singles
edit| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
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| US Holiday Digital [20] | ||
| 2014 | "Baby! It's Christmas"[21] | 3 |
| 2017 | "My Favorite Holiday"[22] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ "Jessie James Decker spreading Christmas cheer with holiday album". MSN. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Country Music News | Dirt Road Anthems". Archived from the original on 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: November 14, 2019". Roughstock.com.
- ^ Tornatore, Danielle (26 October 2018). "NYCS First Impression: Jessie James Decker 'On This Holiday'". Nycountryswag.com. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "On This Holiday by Jessie James Decker". Itunes.apple.com.
- ^ "On This Holiday AUTOGRAPHED Vinyl LP + Download | Shop the Jessie James Decker Official Store". Jessiejamesdecker.shop.mmusictoday.com.
- ^ "On This Holiday [Includes Autographed Booklet] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]". Barnesandnoble.com.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: November 7, 2018". RoughStock.com. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "JESSIE JAMES DECKER SET TO RELEASE NEW HOLIDAY ALBUM 'ON THIS HOLIDAY' OCTOBER 26". Artvoice. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker Gets Into the Holiday Spirit In New Video "Baby! It's Christmas" [Watch]". One Country. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "12 Celebrity Christmas Albums You'll Want to Play on Repeat This Holiday Season". People.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ Horvát, Adorjan (4 December 2018). "Jessie James Decker, On This Holiday Review". Staccatofy.com. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "NYCS First Impression: Jessie James Decker 'On This Holiday'". Nycountryswag.comdate=2018-10-26.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker Set to Release New Holiday Album 'on This Holiday' October 26". Artvoice.com. 2018-10-15.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker on This Holiday (Target Exclusive)". Target.com.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker Chart History (Holiday Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ a b "Chart Search - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ "Jessie James Decker Chart History (Holiday Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "Baby! It's Christmas - Single by Jessie James Decker". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "My Favorite Holiday - Single by Jessie James Decker". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2017.