“Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” was initially released with mother Naomi
Legendary Country artist and performer Wynonna is sharing a new solo version of The Judds’ classic Christmas song “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.”
“‘Beautiful Star of Bethlehem’ is one of the first Christmas songs I ever remember singing with Mom,” Wynonna shares. “We recorded it in 1987 for the Christmas Time with The Judds album, and I still sing it to this day! Getting to re-record it with my husband and producer Cactus Moser, 35 years later, was so special to me. It’s rootsy and raw, as if we’re sitting around the fireplace singing together.”
On December 7th, Wynonna will be hosting NBC’s Christmas at the Opry special, featuring performances from Kelly Clarkson, Chrissy Metz, Mickey Guyton, Trace Adkins, and more. The special will also re-air on December 20th at 9 pm ET/PT.
With the release of her 1992 self-titled solo debut, Wynonna emerged as a singular force in American music. Beyond the five Grammy Awards, the multi-platinum albums and sold-out tours, the country/soul vocalist built on the Appalachian traditionalism that defined The Judds to create a world where Top 5 dance and club hits were as possible as being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Beyond the groundbreaking music she and her mother created as The Judds, Wynonna has grown into her once-in-a-generation vocal prowess with an ease that made people clamor to her. “No One Else On Earth,” “Tell Me Why,” “She Is His Only Need,” “Girls With Guitars,” and “I Saw The Light” set the next chapter in motion for the girl from Ashland, Kentucky who became a global superstar.
Now returning to those roots, Wynonna has embarked on the Back To Wy Tour, a set of shows in which she is performing her debut and sophomore solo albums back-to-back.
