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LeAnn Rimes Cibrian, a well-known artist, has marked the very moment when the Christmas festivities are in full swing by announcing the launch of the new ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’ album. The flamboyant singer disclosed that the album is going to be out in merely six days. The album will be available in all formats namely vinyl, CD, and digital, and there will also be a special offer for signed copies at her online store. As soon as the announcement was made, the artist’s followers could not contain their excitement as they were mentally and emotionally ready to embrace the upcoming Christmas season.
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LeAnn Rimes Cibrian really didn’t waste time in making the transition to Christmas. In fact, she has even declared November 1 to be the day when the Halloween and Christmas countdowns cease. She has once again outshone the music world with her timeless enthusiasm, as she has told everyone about her forthcoming ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’ album, which will soon be released. The album will be accessible through multiple channels including vinyl, CDs, and digital; while the latter has also been taken up through her online store, offering a special for signed and personalized copies. She even hinted at the possibility of Santa soon shipping those special editions, thus escalating the festive excitement.
LeAnn’s disclosure was in tandem with a comical video, in which she is seen in a casual outfit at first, then changing into a Christmas costume and finally singing Christmas magic lyrics. The transformation was just right since it depicted the abrupt change that many people face when they switch from October to November especially if they are fans of the holidays.
Almost instantly, various reactions were received from fans who had been eagerly waiting for this moment. One of the fans emphasized their readiness by posting, ‘Yessss!! I’m ready. Have already purchased my tickets for Phoenix! I’m bringing my mom and you HAVE to meet her haha, also the cardboard cutout behind you 😂 love it.’ The fan’s overwhelming excitement was not only for the albumbut was also shared the fact that they had already gotten concert tickets, thus indicating the strong connection between LeAnn’s Christmas music and her live performances.
A different fan, however, indicated that they would be celebrating Christmas with LeAnn’s music and thus remarked, ‘❤️ actually always listen to that song when I start decorating. Which is in a few minutes. Christmas always starts with your song ❤️.’ The comment reflects that there are certain artists that are associated with specific seasons and that their music is the official soundtrack to decoration and family get-togethers.
The enthusiasm from fans was not all universal, though. It was mainly expressed in a funny manner. One follower joked, ‘For God’s sake .. Cheer up Leanne 😉,’ thus proposing a little mocking towards the over-the-top Christmas joy that sometimes is just too much for the not-yet-ready-to-quit-autumn crowd. Someone else very smartly articulated the confusion of mixed feelings one goes through whenever Christmas stuff starts popping up right after Halloween, by saying ‘Stop it I knew it no stop wait your posting a Christmas song can’t do it don’t oh 💩 she’s singing it already damn it girl you did it.’ The chaotic reaction was nothing less than a mirror to the same feeling that countless people have when holiday songs start taking over the different playlists and social media feeds.
But not all responses were about spreading Christmas cheer. One person raised the issue of holiday music diversity by asking ‘when is the Hanukkah album coming out?’ This question led to an interesting discussion among the commenters about holiday music representing various cultures. For instance, a Jewish user pointed out, ‘that would be so beautiful but as a Jew I can say this, why would she make a Hanukkah album?’ The discussion even went so far as to suggest having a Jewish artist like Neil Diamond or Adam Sandler working on holiday songs i.e. songs not limited to Christmas carols only.\
LeAnn’s announcement certainly struck a chord with those who feel the year has slipped by all too quickly, as one person put it, ‘I’m so excited!!!! But crazy how fast this past year has gone!!!’ This kind of mood is typical around the holidays and can sometimes make the countdown to Christmas both thrilling and somewhat daunting.
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LeAnn Rimes Cibrian has always been and continues to be a major force in the world of Christmas music. A significant part of her career has been linked to Christmas songs, and this new ‘greatest hits’ compilation is not only celebrating her Christmas catalog but also allowing new listeners to discover her seasonal records. The quick and enthusiastic response to her announcement is a sign of how Holiday music creates a feeling of togetherness among fans, even if their opinions about when to celebrate Christmas differ significantly. Whether the listeners are already enjoying the season to the fullest or they are still in the process of accepting the end of Halloween, LeAnn’s Christmas countdown has already begun. This new album also features a surprise duet. Fans can also look forward to The Wild candle, a new product inspired by her music. Additionally, the artist has been busy with her new role on 9-1-1: Nashville, where she plays a character named Dixie. Her transformation into this fierce character showcases her acting range. For those interested in the vinyl release, a special vinyl and limited edition turntable have been announced.
