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Most of us have heard traditional Christmas songs like “White Christmas” over and over. Written by the legendary Irving Berlin for the 1940s film Holiday Inn, it has become a Yuletide classic that is loved by all generations. Maybe you think you are so familiar with it that there is nothing new to discover about this snowy tune. But I bet you haven’t had the treat of listening to Cody Johnson sing it.
He takes this humble song and actually renews it. I have found that the most deeply gifted artists can do that. It is pure alchemy. How they pull off this wonderful magic act is a mystery to me. Still, I sure do know how to enjoy it. What Johnson does with “White Christmas” simply has to be heard to be fully savored.
The TV Special ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Let Cody Johnson Display A Different Side Of His Vocals
He Gets To Be More Of A Vintage Crooner On ‘White Christmas’
Per Whiskey Riff, “I get to show a little bit more of a Frank Sinatra (and) Dean Martin side of myself that you don’t normally see when you come to one of my live shows.”
He added, “In my live shows, I try to be very electric, jumping off of risers and keeping the crowd right here in the palm of my hand. But with these songs, the reason why I chose ‘White Christmas’ and ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ is to kind of show off a little bit (of a) different side of my voice that you wouldn’t normally hear.”
The Outlet Raves About Johnson’s Performance
The outlet rhapsodizes about Johnson. “Johnson’s vocals are smoother than butter as he performs the challenging song effortlessly. The addition of his Texas twangs put on specific notes in the lyrics gives his rendition a slight country flare while still keeping the integrity of the original recording.”
The Popularity And Longevity Of This Song Are Documented
It’s In ‘Guinness World Records’
Per Country Living, “With 50 million copies sold, not only is Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ the best-selling Christmas song of all time, it’s also the best-selling single ever, according to Guinness World Records.”
The late, great Bing Crosby has competition now – from Cody Johnson!
