Wynonna announces “A Classic Christmas” tour

For the third year in a row Wynonna will bring holiday cheer to fifteen cities across the country. Her A Classic Christmas tour, named after her 2006 Top 10 Billboard Country album, will place Wynonna and her team of ‘musical elves’ on a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S.

Wynonna’s Christmas tour kicks off November 28, 2009 in Hershey, PA where she will bring soulful performances of both beloved seasonal classics and her biggest hits to cities and fans that did not have the opportunity to experience it in years past.

“I take great comfort in tradition, and I have always loved the season of Christmas,” Wynonna said of her Christmas album. “What the spirit of Christmas means to me is faith, family and fellowship. I’m excited to share those gifts with my fans on the road this year.”

Holiday music lovers can expect to hear such favorites as her top 5 hit “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” (#3 on Billboard), top 10 hit single “Winter Wonderland” (#8 on Billboard) and “White Christmas,” as well as “It’s The Messiah” – a beautiful, original piece written by her band leader and album producer Don Potter – that captures the true meaning of Christmas. In addition, the Palmetto State Quartet will be joining Wynonna – capably handling her background vocals for the tour. One of the most recognizable names in Gospel music, the quartet is led by Wynonna’s pop, Larry Strickland, former member of The Stamps, Elvis Presley’s background quartet. Wynonna and PSQ have blended their voices on many occasions including her recent appearance on the Gospel Music Channel’s ‘Front Row Live’ series and her current critically acclaimed studio album, Sing: Chapter 1.

On her December 4 stop at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, a special group of local high school and college students will get the chance to visit Wynonna in conjunction with the GRAMMY SoundCheck series. The students will have the opportunity to tour the venue and sit in on Wynonna’s sound check, spending some one-on-one time with her during a private Q&A session. Artists such as Dave Matthews, Coldplay, U2, John Mayer, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and many others have participated in these events in years past.
Wynonna’s A Classic Christmas tour dates are as follows:

11.28.09 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
11.29.09 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand at Foxwoods
12.1.09 New Bedford, MA Zeiterion Theatre
12.4.09 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
12.5.09 Robinsonville, MS Sam’s Town Casino
12.6.09 Tulsa, OK Million Dollar Elm Casino
12.8.09 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
12.9.09 Columbia, MO Jesse Auditorium
12.10.09 Elizabeth, IN Horseshoe Casino
12.11.09 Detroit, MI Motor City Casino Hotel
12.12.09 Michigan City, IN Blue Chip Casino Hotel
12.13.09 Arnold, MO Rickman Auditorium
12.15.09 Fort Worth, TX Bass Performance Hall
12.18.09 Choctaw, MS Silver Star Hotel and Casino
12.19.09 Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Hilton Theatre
12.20.09 Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Hilton Theatre
Wynonna will also revisit her Appalachian childhood on November 21 just before the start of her tour where she will join CSX, Food City and the Kingsport, TN Area Chamber of Commerce as their special guest to participate in the 67th annual CSX Santa Train.

“I decided to ride the Santa Train this year because I want for my children to experience as much as they can. I also want to teach them about other people and what their life experiences are like,” Wynonna said.

The Santa Train will make 14 stops in the mountains of Kentucky, Judd’s home state, Virginia and Tennessee. Wynonna, along with Santa Claus and volunteers will deliver 15 tons of toys, including six pallets donated by the Children’s Miracle Network, to thousands of residents who live along the route.