The song begins with a Christmas-y chime. It's the sound of a celesta — an instrument featured in Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic “The Nutcracker.” Carey’s hit also uses the sleigh bell, which became ...

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Bobby Helms couldn’t have asked for a better first year in the music business. Blessed with a soft nasal twang that bore a resemblance to Webb Pierce, one of the reigning kings of country music in the ...

The holidays are officially here! With no time to waste before Christmas Day arrives, there’s plenty to be done ahead of Dec. 25. From shopping for gifts to making party plans, the season is full of ...