The new song is available now

Grammy-winning American Idol Taylor Hicks makes spirits bright this holiday season as he releases “Jingle Bells” via Epochal Artists/TLG/INgrooves. The harmonica-wielding, platinum-selling recording artist delivers a soulful take on the Christmas classic.

The festive release wraps up a whirlwind year for Hicks who released his first single in 14 years this past February. Hicks debuted “Porch Swing” live on The Bobby Bones Show and also performed the ballad on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Huckabee.  Hicks followed the release of “Porch Swing” with “Teach Me to Dance,” a sentimental waltz, timed perfectly with Father’s Day weekend and his Grand Ole Opry debut.

The Alabama native has also maintained a busy touring schedule. Earlier this week, Hicks performed during A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis. 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time at the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This year also found Hicks traveling to eight military bases on an Armed Forces Entertainment tour, where he entertained troops across the Middle East in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Djibouti. His upcoming tour dates include stops in California, Tennessee, and Alabama.