Sara Evans Sings at National Christmas Tree Lighting

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Sara Evans will join President George W. Bush at the 84th annual lighting of the national Christmas tree on Thursday (Dec. 6) in Washington, D.C. During the ceremony, Evans will perform "Silent Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain," accompanied by the United States Air Force Band and the St. Albans and National Cathedral Schools Choir.

Lonestar Plans Christmas CD, Tour

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Lonestar will release a new album, My Christmas List, through Cracker Barrel stores on Tuesday (Nov. 6). The project is the first featuring the band's new lead singer, Cody Collins. It features nine Christmas classics and two new songs written especially for the album. In addition, the band will embark on a Christmas tour on Nov. 29 in Dubuque, Iowa, with tour stops planned in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland and North Carolina.