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If you aren’t writing a new Christmas song, at the very least record something unexpected. I believe I fall asleep every night muttering something along those lines… thankfully we are all psychically connected, and Philly’s Brittany Ann Tranbaugh took it to heart. Today, Brittany Ann releases a cover of a Jackson Emmer & Clint Alphin song, “Put a Bow on It (Holidays are Hard),” which is a great little song whose clever lyrics will put a smile on your face: “we’ve got us / we don’t need to fit in / I know we’re both a little crazy / but we ain’t half as bad as them.” I doubt it’s much of a stretch to say that readers of this blog (you interesting people who take time to read about Christmas music) might be a little bit crazy yourselves… so… relatable! Brittany Ann’s voice is, as always, full of character and beauty, but this time she brings in her friend Emily Drinker to add harmony – a perfect seasoning to the dish. Brittany Ann is now 2-for-2, with a pair of songs (check out “The Christmas Flannel Song” from last year) destined for a discerning mixtape. Keep it up!
Bottom Line: From song selection to performance and production, Brittany Ann has earned a spot on the good list for sure.
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