The Mitchell Kezin Award For Excellence in Christmas Music
Steve Allen’s Xmas Classic Cool Yule
Cool Yule is a 1953 Christmas song written by Steve Allen and first recorded by Louis Armstrong. In the years following its original release, the song has been covered by Roseanna Vitro in 1986 on her album The Time Of My Life: Roseanna Vitro Sings The Songs Of Steve...
Ten Original Xmas Songs From Chuck Henderson
Chuck Henderson is an American singer, songwriter, and long-time staple of the lowa City blues folk music scene. He is perhaps best known for his unique fingerpicking guitar style and acoustic arrangements. Over the years Henderson has worked with many notable...
The Mitchell Kezin Award For Outstanding Achievement In Christmas Music 2025
The inaugural presentation of the Mitchell Kezin Award For Outstanding Achievement In Christmas Music for 2025 goes to... Non other than Mr. Mitchell Kezin himself!! The following is an excerpt from the May 17, 2013, New York Times: "Mitchell Kezin grew...
Springsteen Celebrates 50 Years Of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town is a Christmas song written by J. Fred Coots (1897–1985) and Haven Gillespie (1888-1975). It was first recorded by Harry Reser and His Orchestra in 1934. When the song was first performed live by Eddie Cantor (1892-1964) on...