It looks like iTunes seeds these Amy favorites pretty well! And, looks like we all love that first CD…3 out of the final 4 are from it. Get your votes in by Monday at 8 pm PST! #1 Breath of Heaven vs. #4 Hark the Herald Angels …
Read MoreAmy Grant-Round 2
Here in the warm belt of a Tennessee Christmas, I’ve discovered not just the Rogers clan; there are so many for whom Amy has brought peace and serenity (now) into 2016 Christmas. And lo and behold! I find that you voters are like me, and …
Read MoreWhat Child-Final!
After all the yelling, cheating accusations, angst and beautiful renditions, we’ve come to the final and it’s #1 vs. #2. Finish Advent Caroling Madness strong, and get your votes in by Christmas Eve at 10 pm PST! #1 seed Andrea Bocelli and R&B power from …
Read MoreWhat Child-Round 4
The Amy Grant bracket stole all the interest! But for awhile today, I was worried for my favs. But by the end of the day, things look pretty good in my world. Vote us down to the finals by Friday at 8 pm PST! #1 …
Read MoreAmy Grant Warmth and Cheer!
Yesterday’s fighting and yelling and angst and ballot box stuffing was great for my blog stats, but was not conducive to building the warm glow of Christmas cheer. So with the big day just a few short days away, it’s time to wrap yourself in …
Read MoreWhat Child-Round 3
Internet routers around the globe must have been laboring under the strain of all the votes in round 2. The people are crying out in agony under their perceived oppression, with claims of cheating and ballot box stuffing. The unassuming matchup of #1 Andrea Bocelli …
Read MoreEmergency Contingency Plan!!!
With unprecedented voter interest in the matchup between #1 Andrea Bocelli & Mary J Blige against #17 Amy Grant, I would like to ask your opinion on a possible commissioner intervention. Clearly, I underseeded the power of Amy voters. Obviously the winner will advance. BUT-should …
Read MoreWhat Child-Round 2
Whew. Elizabeth Curtis Gemeroy will speak to me for at least two more days. Bethany Bylsma has people calling her a hero for her nominations, meaning the screaming may be held at bay. BUT…all is not necessarily well in Caroling Madness land. This year, I’ve …
Read MoreMassive Bracket Released for “What Child is This?”
Get ready to listen (quickly!) to many versions of “What Child is This?” in very diverse styles as we tackle our biggest bracket yet for Advent Caroling Madness! I had 29 submissions, and there were lots of interesting versions. So I eliminated one to whittle …
Read MoreAnd the “Good King Wenceslas” winner is…
…Generation X’s nostalgia overcomes The Greatest Generation’s nostalgia 18 votes to 12. #2 seed Colbert, Stipe, and Pantinkin are crowned the best version of Good King Wenceslas! Later tonight, we have a humdinger of a bracket for “What Child is This?” Get ready to listen …
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