Bill and Gloria Gaither Christmas Music

Southern Gospel Music for the Christmas Season

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Kim Jones
Kim Jones
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Kim Jones is an ordained pastor and a co-founder of Road to Revelation, a Christian rock band.
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Updated on March 04, 2019

The Gaithers have recorded wonderful music and Christmas isn't any different. Over the years, you may have purchased their albums or you may want to locate just the songs you want to enjoy. Here are four of their more popular Christmas releases, including the songs on each album.

"A Christmas Homecoming"

Gaither Homecoming Christmas
Gaither Homecoming Christmas. Gaither Music

This album is classic Southern Gospel Christmas at it's finest. It was released in 2006. It has a mix of traditional carols, holiday songs, and modern faith-based tunes. The artists include Bill and Gloria Gaither, Ben Speer, The Cathedrals, Lamelle Harris, Buddy Greene, the Nelons, the Talleys, Connie Hopper, Michael English, Reba Rambo and Sue Dodge.

  1. He Started the Whole World Singing
  2. Joy to the World
  3. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
  4. Born in Bethlehem
  5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
  6. Amen
  7. Winter Wonderland
  8. White Christmas
  9. If It Doesn't Snow on Christmas Day
  10. Fall Down Children
  11. I'm Glad I Know Who Jesus Is
  12. I'd Still Like to Go to Grandma's House for Christmas
  13. Mary Wrapped a Present
  14. Away in a Manger (Tanya Goodman Sykes and Cynthia Clawson)
  15. Away in a Manger (Bill and Gloria Gaither)
  16. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  17. Mary, Did You Know
  18. Ordinary Baby
  19. O Holy Night
  20. His Eye Is On The Sparrow

"Christmas In the Country"

Gaither - Christmas In the Country
Gaither - Christmas In the Country. Gaither Music

This album was released in 2000. It has a few country-themed holiday songs in addition to traditional carols, holiday favorites, and praise songs. Listeners especially love David Phelps singing, "O Holy Night." You can find the album and songs for digital download, audio CD, and even cassette tape online.

  1. Come and See What's Happening
  2. Mary Was the First One to Carry the Gospel
  3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  4. O Come All Ye Faithful
  5. Christmas in the Country
  6. Unspeakable Joy
  7. Joy to the World
  8. O Holy Night
  9. He Drew the Line
  10. Tennessee Christmas
  11. Glory to God in the Highest
  12. Away in a Manger
  13. Sitting by the Fire
  14. Something to Shout About
  15. Christ Is Born
  16. Jingle Bells
  17. What a Wonderful World
  18. Love in Any Language
  19. Silent Night

"Christmas ... A Time for Joy"

Gaither Music - Christmas - A Time For You
Gaither Music - Christmas - A Time For You. Gaither Music

This album was released in 2001. It includes carols and songs of faith suitable for the holidays, as well as some spoken recitation. It features various artists including Karen Peck and New River, the Martins, the Hayes Family, the Hoppers, Jake Hess, the Gaither Vocal Band, and more.

  1. It's a Time for Joy
  2. Listen to the Angels Singing
  3. Angels We Have Heard on High
  4. Good News
  5. White Christmas
  6. Sweet Baby Jesus
  7. The Christmas Song
  8. Puttin' on the Dog
  9. Children Go Where I Send Thee
  10. Winter Wonderland
  11. Hope of the Ages
  12. Merry Christmas, My Love
  13. Go Tell
  14. I'll Be Home For Christmas
  15. Glory to God
  16. Holy Is Thy Name
  17. Five Little Fingers
  18. Ordinary Baby
  19. Mary, Did You Know?
  20. The King Is Coming

"Joy to the World"

Bill & Gloria Gaither - Joy To The World
Bill & Gloria Gaither - Joy To The World. Spring House Music Group

This album dates back to 1997 but you can still purchase it online, and Christmas music is always classic. It's practically a "Who's Who" of Southern gospel music and you'll enjoy memories of some of the artists who have now passed.

  1. Joy to the World
  2. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
  3. Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy
  4. Away in a Manger
  5. I'll Be Home With Bells On
  6. What Did You Say Was The Baby's Name?
  7. There's Something About That Name
  8. Jesus, The Light of the World
  9. Go Tell it on the Mountain
  10. Winter Wonderland
  11. I'd Still Like to Go to Grandma's House for Christmas
  12. Home for the Holidays
  13. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S
  14. Mary, Did You Know?
  15. O Little Town of Bethlehem
  16. Come On Ring Those Bells
  17. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
  18. Sleep, Baby, Sleep
  19. Little One
  20. What Child Is This?
  21. The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
  22. Jesus, What a Wonderful Child
  23. New Star Shining/O Holy Night
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