BREAKING: Lady A just hit the holidays like a snowstorm with lights on. The country trio has dropped a brand new Christmas album, opened their first ever holiday tour, and stacked the season with TV performances. If you love music as a hobby, this is your December playbook. I have the details, and the practical ways to turn their moment into your own festive routine.
The Seasonal Comeback You Can Hear and See
Lady A’s On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2 arrived on September 26. It is their first full holiday album in 13 years. The record blends big choir moments with cozy living room warmth. It feels new, but it carries the glow of their 2012 classic.
Their original single, Wouldn’t Be Christmas, has climbed into the Top 5 on the Adult Contemporary Holiday chart. You will hear it everywhere this month, and it lands even better in a room full of friends. The band is also everywhere on TV. Disney’s holiday special. CMA Country Christmas. NBC’s TODAY. The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade. They are playing the season like seasoned hosts.
This week is all about the stage. Their This Winter’s Night Tour kicked off December 5 in Atlanta. It runs through December 23, with finale shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Tonight, the spotlight is on Grand Prairie, Texas. Expect a mix of new songs, favorites, and carols that invite a sing along. Dress festive. Bring your inside voice for the quiet moments, then let it go when the choir swells.
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Turn Their Album Into Your Holiday Hobby
Music is a simple way to anchor the season. Treat this release like a ritual. Set a time, pour something warm, and press play with intention. Put your phone away. Listen front to back once. Then go back and pick your favorites.
Here is a simple plan for a Lady A listening night:
- Light one candle for each new track, blow them out on the album closer
- Set out mugs for cocoa or cider, label each with a lyric
- Print a quick lyric sheet for Wouldn’t Be Christmas for sing alongs
- Add one ornament to your tree for each song you love
Pair Volume 2 with the 2012 album for one long set. Alternate tracks to balance classic and new. End with your favorite carol sung a cappella.
Going To The Show Tonight Or Soon
Holiday concerts are a hobby all their own. If you are heading to the Grand Prairie show, aim for an early arrival. Holiday traffic is real, and venues glow brightest before the lights go down. Wear layers. Winter lines can be cold, but packed arenas get warm.
Bring a soft scarf in your bag. It doubles as a cushion if you sit on a hard bench. Choose shoes you can stand in for two hours. If you plan to sing, sip water often. Quiet the voice on the drive in, then join the chorus when the trio invites it. Many venues support local drives this month. Check your venue site for any toy or food collection, and consider adding giving to your night.
Merch lines are longest right after the show. If you want that ornament or vinyl, shop before the opener. Use a card you can tap to keep the line moving.
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A Thoughtful Pause, Then Joy
Lady A changed their name in 2020. The decision, made to avoid painful history, led to a dispute with Seattle artist Anita White, who also performs as Lady A. That history sits beside this new celebration. If music is part of your life, this is a moment to listen with care, talk with your group, and hold both things together. Then let the music do what it does best. It connects people, and it points us toward generosity.
Simple Ways To Bring The Music Home
Bake gingerbread while Volume 2 plays, and cut one set of cookies shaped like musical notes. Write the titles on tags, and give a plate to a neighbor. Try a quiet caroling night with your family. Build a short set, two Lady A tracks, two traditional carols, one encore. Keep it under fifteen minutes. End on a whisper. You will feel your shoulders drop.
If you play guitar, this is a friendly key season. Many tunes sit well with simple chords. G. C. D. Em. Keep it slow, and focus on tone. Remember, holiday hobbies are not a test. They are small ways to make meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did On This Winter’s Night, Volume 2 come out?
A: September 26, 2025. It is their first full Christmas album since 2012.
Q: Is this really their first holiday tour?
A: Yes. The This Winter’s Night Tour runs December 5 to December 23, with final dates at the Ryman.
Q: What is the new single to know?
A: Wouldn’t Be Christmas. It has reached the Top 5 on the Adult Contemporary Holiday chart.
Q: What should I expect at the show?
A: A mix of new holiday tracks, classics, and a few signature hits, plus warm storytelling and plenty of sing along chances.
Q: Is the concert family friendly?
A: Yes. Holiday shows welcome kids. Bring ear protection for younger children, and arrive early to settle in.
Lady A has turned December into a full experience this year. A fresh album. A first ever holiday tour. Big stages and small quiet moments. If you love music as a lifestyle, this is your cue to plan a night, warm a room, and make a memory. Tonight, Grand Prairie gets the glow. The rest of us are up next, one song at a time.
