Francesca Battistelli To Perform Alongside Trace Adkins and Matt Stell At the Grand Ole Opry

Francesca Battistelli will be performing Saturday night (Nov 28) at the Grand Ole Opry alongside Matt Stell and Trace Adkins with host Bobby Bones. The show will begin airing a 8:30PM EST / 7:30PM CST followed by the Opry Livestream at 9:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM CST.

You can watch the show live on Circle Television, Dish Network, and Sling TV or on connected devices through the Roku Channel, Samsung TVPlus, VIZIO, and XUMO. You can check your local listings online.

Last month, Battistelli presented her sophomore Christmas project, This Christmas. The brand-new 14-track collection, comprised of both originals and Christmas classics entered straight in at #1 on the iTunes Holiday chart. This Christmas is available now.

This Christmas serves as the much-anticipated sequel to Battistelli's first Christmas album, Christmas, which released in 2012 to critical acclaim and included the hit song "You're Here" and a fresh spin on the classic, "Marshmallow World."

"I am so thrilled to get to share these songs with all of you! Making this Christmas album has been an absolute labor of love. We started the process a year-and-a-half ago, and I don't think I have ever enjoyed an album process so much. Through all of the uncertainty this year, it has been a true bright spot to write and record these songs," Battistelli shares. "I know that for many people, the Christmas season can be very difficult. My prayer is that these songs offer hope, glorify Jesus, bring joy (and maybe even some laughter!), and truly bless you, now and in the years to come."

Anchored by a track list that emphasizes the spiritual nature of the Christmas season one minute, with new takes on seasonal favorites the next, Battistelli's second Christmas installment boasts an a cappella rendition of "Silent Night," an orchestral, horn-filled iteration of "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" and a remastered version of "Marshmallow World." Additionally, all five of her kids join her on "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." This Christmas also features the chart-topping single, "Messiah," as well as four other originals co-written by Battistelli, including "Behold Him," for which she just released an official lyric video. Watch the snow-covered video for the emotional track below.

 

 

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