With the passage of Thanksgiving, it’s coming on Christmas as Joni Mitchell sang. But this is Tupelo, and “Blue Christmas” stands as the hottest secular Christmas song in these parts.
Tim McGraw performs festive country cover of Elvis Presley s Blue Christmas
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Tim McGraw has got us all shook up over his surprise rendition of Elvis classic
Blue Christmas.
Helping his fans get in the holiday spirit with some festive tunes, the country singer took to Instagram to share his backstage performance of the holiday classic.
The song, written by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson, was first recorded by Doye O Dell in 1948 and made famous by Elvis Presley s recording in 1957.
Alongside the acoustic cover, McGraw wrote: Had fun backstage with this one a few years ago! #BlueChristmas #Elvis
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Tim McGraw is helping his fans get in the holiday spirit with some festive tunes.
Days after posting a hilarious snap of himself decorating a massive Christmas tree, the country singer, 53, shared another treat for his fans his own performance of the holiday classic, Blue Christmas.