PHIL VASSAR AND KELLIE PICKLER PREMIERE "THE NAUGHTY LIST" HOLIDAY MUSIC VIDEO WITH YAHOO
Before hitmaker Phil Vassar and critically-acclaimed country music singer/songwriter and television personality Kellie Pickler entertain audiences across the U.S. on their A Christmas Tour, they’re bringing holiday cheer to fans with a new, original holiday tune. “The Naughty List” is out now with the music video premiering today on Yahoo Music.
Yahoo Music’s Wendy Geller writes, "The Naughty Lists" “feels timeless and I think it’s a song that people of all ages can enjoy year after year.”
“We really had a good time shooting [the video], and Kellie is such a natural in front of the camera. She really knocked it out of the park. Given we both do a lot of work for the USO, it was really neat we were able to include them in the shoot,” Vassar told Yahoo Music.
"I love this song," shares Pickler. "The moment Phil sent the lyrics to me it felt like a classic. I am looking forward to A Christmas Tour and performing it with Phil on the road throughout this holiday season."
"The Naughty List" was written by Vassar and Juliana Songs, and co-produced by Vassar and long-time friend Dane Bryant, who also co-produced Vassar’s first Christmas album, Noel.
A CHRISTMAS TOUR WITH PHIL VASSAR AND KELLIE PICKLER:
Nov. 24 Wheeling, WV The Capitol Theatre
Nov. 25 Van Wert, OH Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Nov. 30 Waukegan, IL The Genesee Theater
Dec. 1 Milwaukee, WI Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Dec. 2 Milwaukee, WI Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Dec. 7 St. Charles, MO The Family Arena
Dec. 8 Madisonville, KY The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
Dec. 9 El Dorado, AR Griffin Music Hall
Dec. 10 State University, AR Fowler Center @ Arkansas State University
Dec. 14 Hamlet, NC Cole Auditorium & Community Center
Dec. 15 North Canton, OH Canton Palace Theatre
Dec. 16 Rising Sun, IN Rising Star Casino Resort
Dec. 17 Dearborn, MI Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
Dec. 20 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre
Dec. 21 Annapolis, MD Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Dec. 22 Frederick, MD Weinberg Center for the Arts
Dec. 23 Charlottesville, VA The Paramount Theater
Kellie Pickler To Join Phil Vassar For Special Holiday Tour And New Christmas Single “The Naughty List”
Country music fans know that when the holidays come around that they are in for a treat from their favorite stars. Now, two essential holiday-favorites, recording artist Phil Vassar and country music darling Kellie Pickler, are teaming up this season for a special Christmas tour around the country launching at the end of November and continuing throughout December. Tickets for A Christmas Tour go on sale Friday, July 28. In honor of the tour, Pickler and Vassar teamed up to release a new Christmas single this holiday season called “The Naughty List,” written by Phil Vassar and Juliana Songs, and co-produced by Vassar and long-time friend Dane Bryan, who also co-produced Vassar’s first Christmas album, Noel.
“I absolutely love Kellie, and am so excited to go on tour with her,” shares Vassar, who has completed a Christmas tour every year since 2009. “She is an amazingly talented lady and everyone who comes to our show this holiday season is going to be in for a fun time!”
Vassar established himself as a holiday-favorite upon the 2011 release of his first Christmas album, Noel. The album was co-produced by Vassar and his longtime friend Dane Bryan and includes covers of holiday favorites such as “Away in a Manger” and “Merry Christmas Darling” as well as witty original songs with “Santa’s Gone Hollywood” and “Big Ol’ Texas Christmas.” Noel also included a fan-favorite version of Vassar’s own “Let’s Make A Little Christmas,” a track that originally appeared on 2007’s Hear Something Country Christmas, which also included Kellie Pickler’s sultry rendition of “Santa Baby.”
Kellie Pickler’s 2007 version of “Santa Baby,” which she performed that year at “CMA Country Christmas,” quickly became a Christmas classic and landed on Taste of Country’s Top 50 Country Christmas Songs. She also notably performed "The Man With The Bag" at the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Pickler continues to release hauntingly memorable holiday singles, with “My Christmas Caroline” debuting in 2015 and last year releasing a special version of “White Christmas” – a tune she famously covered with Michael Bublé in 2013 and remains the biggest-selling Christmas song of all time. An avid supporter of the military, Pickler has completed 11 USO tours and spent five Christmas holidays performing for servicemen and women overseas.
Pickler has further celebrated the Christmas spirit with two holiday collections in her Southern home goods line with the Grand Ole Opry, Selma Drye. The collections have included ornaments, festive frames, decorative wreaths, as well as two special one-of-a-kind collector’s snow globes that play Pickler’s versions of "My Christmas Caroline" and “White Christmas.”
A Christmas Tour Dates:
Friday, Nov. 24 Wheeling, WV The Capitol Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 25 Van Wert, OH Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Nov. 30 Waukegan, IL The Genesee Theater
Friday, Dec. 1 Milwaukee, WI Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Thursday, Dec. 7 St. Charles, MO The Family Arena
Friday, Dec. 8 Madisonville, KY The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
Saturday, Dec. 9 El Dorado, AR Griffin Music Hall
Sunday, Dec. 10 State University, AR Fowler Center @ Arkansas State University
Thursday, Dec. 14 Hamlet, NC Cole Auditorium & Community Center
Friday, Dec. 15 North Canton, OH Canton Palace Theatre
Saturday, Dec. 16 Rising Sun, IN Rising Star Casino Resort
Wednesday, Dec. 20 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre
Saturday, Dec. 23 Charlottesville, VA The Paramount Theater
Phil Vassar Releases Second "Songs From The Cellar" Episode Featuring Special Guest Sarah Darling
Phil Vassar is back with an all-new episode of “Songs from the Cellar” as the award-winning singer/songwriter opens the doors to his personal cellar to showcase wine and spirits, share unforgettable stories and collaborate with special guests, including Sarah Darling who’s featured in the latest episode. Darling is a talented singer-songwriter who has played numerous times at the Opry and has had recent radio success with songs such as “Home to Me,” and “Little Umbrellas.”
In the first of a two-part episode, Vassar sampled Darling’s irresistible macaroons, paired with a 2011 St Urban-Hof Splatise Riesling before they collaborated on her new tune titled, “Cowboy Ride,” featured on Darling’s upcoming album. The second part will be released in the coming weeks.
Future episodes will incorporate artists, songwriters and wine connoisseurs as featured “Songs from the Cellar” guests. Each episode will intertwine storytelling and music with wine and food pairings. The wine, beer, bourbons and other cocktail favorites featured during the shows are inspired by the guests themselves.
“We have so much fun filming Songs from the Cellar”, says Vassar. “It’s really special to sit down and chat with some of the best artists in the industry and hear their stories. It also doesn’t hurt you get to drink some wine while doing it!”
Vassar plans to incorporate several wineries and vineyards in his 2016 American Soul tour, as well as multiple wine-themed events.
Come drink a beer with Phil before his show!
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