A Choir Of Memories—When The Carols We Sang By Lamplight Become The Soundtrack Of Our Souls.

In a career shimmering with accolades and heart-stirring vocals, Natalie Grant returns to the place where her artistry meets her deepest Christmas memories. The nine-time GRAMMY nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year has released her highly anticipated new album Christmas via Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) — a full-circle homecoming to the holiday spirit that originally inspired her nearly two decades ago.

This moment isn’t just about an album drop—it’s a deeply personal re-awakening of memory, meaning and musical beauty. Nearly 20 years after she released her first Christmas record, 2005’s Believe, Grant returns with renewed purpose and seasoned artistry.

A Journey Back to the Hearth

From the earliest days of her career, Natalie Grant’s voice has been anchored by authenticity. The gospel power, the tender reflection, the hope-filled clarity—these characteristics have become her signature. And yet, Christmas has always held a special place in her heart. “Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Christmas – my trees go up early and they stay up late!” she shares, capturing how intimately this season is woven into her life.

The album Christmas reflects more than a collection of songs: it reflects the living tradition of gathering around the piano, the hush of a winter evening, the swell of hymns echoing in memory. On the official artist page, Grant recalls family evenings, singing carols by candlelight: “We still gather around the piano every Christmas Eve.”

Her return to the holiday genre isn’t a nostalgic exercise—it’s a reclamation of the spirit, uplifted by maturity, artistry, and faith.

Crafting the Sound of Home in New Light

Together with her husband and longtime collaborator, Bernie Herms (a GRAMMY-winning composer and producer), Grant built Christmas to be more than seasonal.

The sonic palette blends gospel passion, jazzy swing, and tender balladry. Think the gospel-soaked swell of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” the Ella Fitzgerald-inspired swing of “Jingle Bells,” and intimate piano-led moments of reflection.

But perhaps even more revealing: this isn’t just about familiar carols, but about creating new ones. The album introduces two original tracks that bear Grant’s imprint and invite listeners into her ongoing tradition: “God’s Gift To Us” and “Christmas Looks Good on You.”

In her own words:

“So many of these classic songs hold such special and nostalgic memories for me … To finally record them feels like a full-circle moment. And while these beloved carols will always mean so much, I’m also hopeful that the two original songs will find a place in people’s hearts and become part of their own Christmas traditions for years to come.”

A Strategic Partnership and A Milestone Release

This album also marks a new chapter in Grant’s career. In September 2025, she signed with Capitol CMG, and Christmas is her first project under that partnership.

The timing is significant: nearly 20 years after her holiday debut. MusicRow writes that Grant “knew the very first thing I was going to do was make a new Christmas record” once her previous contract ended.

Billboard describes the album as “a very classic Christmas record,” underlining the timeless ambition of the project.

The Tour & What It Means

To celebrate the release, Grant will embark on the 10th annual Celebrate Christmas Tour, joining forces with Danny Gokey beginning December 4. The tour will traverse 11 cities including stops in Tennessee, Florida, Virginia and Washington D.C.

This tour isn’t just a concert cycle—it’s the physical embodiment of the album’s message: gathering, togetherness, joy and reverence. For those lucky enough to attend, they’ll witness Grant’s personal celebration of Christmas — not just as an artist, but as a daughter, mother, wife and believer.

Why This Album Is More Than Music

In a world where the holiday season can sometimes feel commercial or hurried, Christmas by Natalie Grant stands out because it is layered with intention:

• It reconnects: The album reconnects Grant with her earliest Christmas memories, and invites listeners to reconnect with their own.

• It honors tradition and renews it: While rooted in hymns and carols, it dares to add new songs with the hope of becoming part of Christmas memory for future generations.

• It reflects authenticity: Grant isn’t singing from a studio remote from life—she’s singing from the place she lives: the living-room piano, the tree that goes up “early and stays up late,” the family gathering on Christmas Eve.

• It holds a bridge: Between her earlier career era (with the 2005 Believe album) and her next chapter under Capitol CMG — this is a pivot and a celebration of legacy.

In every note, every arrangement, every lyric, “Christmas” by Natalie Grant whispers this truth: the season isn’t just about what happens once a year—it’s about what lives in our hearts all year round. And for this gifted artist, it’s a dream, twenty years in the making, come luminously alive.