Christmas in Dixie

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About Christmas in Dixie

"Christmas in Dixie" is a song by American country band Alabama. It was released as a single in December 1982 from the RCA Records compilation album A Country Christmas. The Christmas song celebrates the holiday in the southern United States. This song was included on Alabama's first Christmas album released in 1985 (titled Alabama Christmas), and has since been included on many Christmas compilations in both the country and all-genre music fields. In 2017, Alabama updated the song by re-recording the unplugged version of it for their third Christmas album titled American Christmas which celebrated its 35th anniversary when they first released the song in 1982.  


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1985
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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

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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Written by: JEFF COOK, MARK HERNDON, RANDY OWEN, TEDDY GENTRY

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.

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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 Fact
This 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 Fact
Even though it is a holiday song, "Christmas in Dixie" peaked at number 35 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 1983.
Lyrics Fact
The 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 Fact
The track was co-written by the band members Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and producer Harold Shedd.
Collaboration Fact
In 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 Fact
From 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 Fact
This 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.

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