The first time I ever heard Ashley Spurling (AJ’s Mom, for my blog followers) sing, it sent chills down my spine (and that doesn’t happen often). Seven years later and even though she is one of my best friends and I hear her sing all the time, her voice still gives me chills. She has a stunning voice – on of those that you have to hear to believe.
Ashley sings with Red Mountain Music, a group of amazingly creative Birmingham musicians who primarily arrange new music for very rarely used hymns.
For the first time this year, they have created a Christmas CD, called Silent Night. It uses the traditional arrangements of the songs, and is simple, eloquent, and beautiful.
And I have four copies to give away to you!
Here are sample clips from the songs on the album (did I mention that Ashley is singing every track?!?!):
- Silent Night
- Joy To The World
- What Child Is This?
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Little Drummer Boy
- Away In A Manger
- Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
I personally love this selection of music – especially my favorite traditional Christmas songs, “What Child is This” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. Oh yeah – an I love “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”. OK – I LOVE them all!!!
To be entered into my giveaway, all you have to do is comment on this post! Say whatever you like – tell me what your favorite Christmas song is, or how unbelievably awesome Ashley’s voice is, or just a plain ole; “Hey! Enter me!!”. Please only enter once.
You can enter whether you’re a blogger or not – just remember that if you enter as anonymous, at least write your name in the post, and your email address also if you want to get an email if you win!
Entries will be closed at midnight on Monday, November 10 and the winner will announced at 3pm Tuesday, November 11, just in time to get in the Christmas spirit!!! If you leave your email address, I will email you. If not, you need to check back on 11/11 to see if you won!!
p.s. – yes, Ashley is also in our small group, along with the author of the books in my last giveaway, Jarrod. If only I were as talented as all of my friends (sigh) :)
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Count me in please.
donna444444@yahoo.com
What child is this was my fav as a kid. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love Christmas music – especially faith based songs. It’s a constant reminder of what this holiday truly is about.
Please enter me in your delightful CD drawing. She is living my dream. I have always wanted to be a singer. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
What Child Is This? has always been a particular favorite of mine.
My favorite is Santa Baby.
My speakers are kaput :( and I can’t listen to her songs. Sigh.
My favorite holiday song is White Christmas. I simply adore Christmas music and wait each year until Thanksgiving Day when my favorite radio station begins playing Christmas music all day every day until Dec 25th :)
Thanks for offering this wonderful giveaway! Good luck to everyone!
SuburbanGypsy
thesuburbangypsy [at] gmail [dot] com
I love Christmas and everything that goes with it, especially the music.
“Little Drummer Boy” brings peace and joy to my heart. Thanks you for this very special opportunity to win a prize to share with family and friends.
Oh please enter me!!! I work at Lifeway Christian store in Birmingham, and we have so many cd’s like this. But not this one! I would love it!
OH…and feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook! :)
Thanks for entering me too.
I really hope I win this. Love the music – Thank you
brn2lisn(at)gmail(dot)com
I have always loved the song Silver Bells. I played piano when I was a kid and played it for my mom every Christmas. Thanks for the giveaway.
Christmastime is my favorite time of year, I love the attitudes, and music, most everyone is happy and much kinder than at other times of the year.
Thanks for the chance to win a little christmas spirit!
Rachel, I’m not a blogger and I don’t spend much time reading blogs, but I’ve enjoyed reading yours since you sent me the link yesterday. Your Ali is precious, and I love reading your comments about her. I also enjoyed the Silent Night clip by your friend, and she does have a nice voice! Thanks for sharing.
Melissa Smith
This would be perfect for me at work, because we need some new Christmas music to keep us going through December. We start listening early because we work retail. I love Christmas music!
the_other_alice_(at)yahoo.com
We've had our Christmas tree up for 15 days already. Finished up my cards & sending them out on the 15th. I like to get them out earlier so people can enjoy them longer.
She does have a great voice. Thanks so much for the contest- I love to support independent music and hear other praise bands at work. Wonderful!
count me in
How fantastic, I used to sing all these when I was a child in choir. Great giveaway, what a special gift!
This CD sounds like it would be beautiful. I would really like the chance to listen to it.
Jingle Bells Jingle Bells
Butchbarbee66[at]aol[dot]com
I lo9ve Christmas/holiday music.
beccaj73[at]hickorytech[dot]net
Christmas music is so uplifting–I really enjoy listening to it.
farrell@crosslake.net
I love Christmas songs especially if hey are sung by someone whose voice can move me. Thanks for this oppprtunity
Please pick me!
Christmas music is always so magical and calming. I love “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”
I love it, all the better that they are from B’ham…my hometown!
I love Christmas music and my choice of artist is eclectic. I love Elvis, Mannheim Steamroller, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir among others. I would love to add this to my collection. The clips are great.
willitara (at) gmail.com
I love christmas music. Please pick me
Please enter me, thanks!
I love good Christmas music. Thanks for the contest.
I also love Christmas music!
love to win this
Looks like a good CD. I looooove Christmas music!
We would love to listen to it this holiday. Thanks for the chance
Would love to win. :)
I would love to win this CD! Thanks for the giveaway!!
For Christmas one can’t beat simple, eloquent, and beautiful. I’m delighted that Ashley Spurling has found her calling! We’re all fortunate!
“Carol of the Bells” is one of my favorite holiday songs.
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
Wow, some lovely music they are making there. I am always looking for new arrangements of holiday music, and this sounds like a great find. Thanks! pancaksweeps at yahoo dot com
I would love to have this CD, to help me get in the mood for Christmas.
My husband loves holiday music, it would be great to win this for him.
Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
Sounds great. Please count me in. My family loves Christmas music.
I love Christmas music. I think my favorite is The First Noel
I don’t think I have my name on this give away, so here I am. Mom
My favorite Christmas song of all times is Oh Holy Night… thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
I love Christmas music and Silent Night is right on the top of my list of favorites. Thanks for introducing me to this group! I absolutely love Ashley’s voice! I could listen for hours. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
I need some holiday cheer. We don’t have Nat, Dean or Bing anymore. This would be a nice Christmas gift.
purango-Forgot to leave my e.mail address garrettsambo@aol.com
One of my favorite songs is Little Drummer Boy.
purehrt555(at)Yahoo(dot)Com
I would like to be able to play a different cd for my friends.
AztecFeller@aol.com
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)
I’ve never heard of Ashley or the group, but that could be fixed if I win one of these CDs! :)
I love a lot of Christmas music. The great hymns of the season always help focus my heart and mind on the purpose of the season. However, I also love songs like White Christmas and Winter Wonderland!
Sounds like a good line-up of songs. I would love to win! Thank you for the giveaway!
mistyriver2009 at yahoo.com
Beautiful music. Would love to win.
Sharon
shaddy335@msn.com
I love the “Grandma got runover by a reindeer” song. It always makes me laugh. Thanks for the giveaway!
skstigger (at) hotmail.com
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent is my favorite–goosebumps! I love very special Christmas music (not what they play on the radio). Hope I win.
Beautiful voice. I would love to have a copy of these songs.
Nice prize! This music would remind me of home. I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
count me in!!!
katymare@yahoo.com
I love all the songs on the album. Thanks for having the contest!
Please, enter me.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Celebrating Christmas will reaffirm our celebration of life. Where there is youth there is hope.
“What Child is This” sings true to life.
I love Christmas music! Please enter me…thank you!
I so love listening to jazz on the radio during the holidays! The most magical tunes to celebrate this magical time of year! : )))
Thanks so much for the give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
I like the way you think.
Please count me in. My favorite is What Child Is This?
Thanks,
acciowins@triad.rr.com
What a great treat this time of year.
One of my fav. Christmas songs is Mary Did You Know
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
Sounds wonderful. I love the joy Christmas music inspires.
I would love to win some Christmas music. Thanks for the contest.
Kathy
kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
My favorite is Silent Night. Thanks!
please enter me
I love Christmas songs, I sing them all year long. My favorite would have to be Jingle Bells because everyone will sing along to that one, thank you. Icetwofire[at]aol[dot]com