Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Yep, I know. Reviewing Christmas releases in February is one of Cross Rhythms' many peculiarities. If you didn't hear them on CR radio the last holiday season, both the old American Songbook standard and the renowned German carol were given a highly effective treatment by the Nashville CCM singer. Riley has a great voice and these were skilfully arranged, which thankfully avoided all the OTT production that ruins so much Christmas music. No doubt you'll be hearing one or other of the songs at Christmas this year.

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