Christmas in Dixie
Alabama
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
By now in New York City, there's snow on the ground And out in California, the sunshine's falling down And, maybe down in Memphis, Graceland's all in lights And in Atlanta, Georgia, there's peace on earth tonight [Chorus] Christmas in Dixie, it's snowin' in the pines Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight It's windy in Chicago. The kids are out of school There's magic in Motown. The city's on the move In Jackson, Mississippi, to Charlotte, Caroline And all across the nation, it's the peaceful Christmas time [Chorus] And from Fort Payne, Alabama God bless why'all...We love ya...Happy New Year...Good night Merry Christmas...Merry Christmas tonight
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: JEFF COOK, MARK HERNDON, RANDY OWEN, TEDDY GENTRY
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Band Origin Fact"Christmas in Dixie" is sung by popular American country and southern rock band Alabama. The band was formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969.
|
Song Release FactThis famous song was initially released as a 45 RPM in 1982. It was later included in Alabama's 1985 Christmas album titled "Alabama Christmas."
|
Chart Performance FactEven though it is a holiday song, "Christmas in Dixie" peaked at number 35 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1983.
|
Lyrics FactThe lyrics depict the celebration of Christmas in the southern United States. Mentions of clear skies and warm weather are a significant contrast to the traditional snowy Christmas scenes.
|
Songwriters FactThe track was co-written by the band members Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and producer Harold Shedd.
|
Collaboration FactIn the 1997 Mark Wills' album, "Ain't Nothin' but Love," he released a version of "Christmas in Dixie" that was a duet with the members of Alabama.
|
Cultural Significance FactFrom Florida to Tennessee, the song touches upon various southern states, making it a favorite Christmas anthem for the southern United States.
|
Broadcasting Fact"Christmas in Dixie" has a special significance for the Weather Channel – for many years, it was played every Christmas Day.
|
Continuity FactThis song continues to be a staple of country radio during the holiday season, nearly four decades after its first release.
|
Re-release Fact"Christmas in Dixie" was re-released in 1998, making it to 37 on the country charts during the holiday season.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Christmas in Dixie Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/1265730/Alabama/Christmas+in+Dixie>.
Discuss the Christmas in Dixie Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In