Thank you for all the positive feedback on my new album Live! Christmas Time. Here’s Pat Bergeson and I performing “Amazing Grace” from that album.

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I was going through some old recordings, and I came across some recordings from my 2016 Christmas Tour with Pat Bergeson (guitar/harmonica), Annie Sellick (vocals), and my fellow CGP – John Knowles (guitar). When I listened to this recording, I heard the joy, soul, and fun we four had at that show. Christmas music is so joyous to me, and I feel we rose to the occasion that night. So, I decided to release it as live Christmas album, and I’m calling it LIVE! Christmas Time. It will be a digital only release, and it comes out on December 4. The full track list is below, and I hope it brings you and your family some joy this holiday season. Click the link below and listen to ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ from the album.

1. Jingle Bells

2. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

3. Christmas Time

4. Jingle Bell Rock

5. Amazing Grace

6. Winter Wonderland

7. Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Let It Snow!

8. Christmas Memories / Waltzing Matilda

9. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

10. One Christmas Night

11. Guitar Boogie

Click here to listen to ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’

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Barry Gibb has a new album coming on January 8 out called Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1. The album is a re-recording of Bee Gees classics with contributions from some of the finest artists in country and Americana music. Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch and more are on this record. I got to record “How Deep Is Your Love” with Barry and Little Big Town. Recording with Barry and the band was a great experience for me. I got chills so many times as Barry sang so beautifully. The band just seemed to embrace the song and I really felt how much this song meant to us all. It was a day made more special by being in RCA Studios, where the ghosts of past hits lit up the Nashville Skyline. Check out a new song from Barry’s album with my friend and accomplice Jason Isbell by clicking below….

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On November 7, Tommy will be partnering with Topeka Live and presenting TWO livestreams that day!! The first livestream will feature songs from the It’s Never Too Late album. The second livestream will feature music from Endless Road. As always, Tommy will also be playing some songs that come from his heart.

The time, fans will be able to have a front row experience during the livestream. Tommy will be able to HEAR you applaud just like a real concert. He will also be able to communicate with you as well. There has been too much space between Tommy and his fans…so please join us for this amazing experience and get up close like you are in the front row!!! If you just want to be there, but not in the front, we have a ticket for you as well.

Get your tickets today by clicking here: https://tommyemmanuel.topeka.live/

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Happy 80th Birthday to John Lennon! To celebrate, Tommy re-recorded his instrumental arrangement of Lennon’s “Imagine” one of the greatest songs about peace ever written. Tommy is releasing this as a Limited-Edition 7 inch vinyl record that will be an EXCLUSIVE RELEASE to music retailers for 2020. The B-Side to this album is Tommy’s song “Since We Met” which has never appeared on vinyl before.

There are only 1,000 copies pressed of this record and each one will be numbered. Ironically, the catalog number for this release is #9. It will be released on November 13 in the US and on December 18 worldwide. You can only get this at your local record store. Supplies are limited, so it’s highly suggested to have your local store order it for you in advance. Please support your local record store! They need OUR help!

You can see Tommy perform this on YouTube now – 

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Tommy Emmanuel will be performing another livestream concert on August 29th. A portion of the proceeds from this show will go to The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Andy McKee will be the opening act.

This will be a full length concert that will stream from one of Tommy’s favorite studios outside of Nashville, TN – Tunesmith Studio. Tommy will have his favorite studio engineer, Brad Benge, running the sound, and our friends at Neighborhoods Apart will be the ones behind the camera. The quality of these streams is going to be top notch!

Tickets are on sale now for $15. They will increase on the day of show

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Tommy is adding his past Facebook Live videos to his YouTube page! The first 4 are up right now, and more will be added very soon.

Look for the YouTube Playlist “Facebook Live”

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This would be the day that ‘Chet Atkins Appreciation Society’ (CAAS) would start. Johnny and I will miss it, but we are looking forward to CAAS 2021!

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Tommy Emmanuel will be performing two live stream concerts in August. A portion of the proceeds from these show will go to some important independent venues that need support to get through these tough times. These will be full length concerts that will stream from one of Tommy’s favorite studios outside of Nashville, TN – Tunesmith Studio. Tommy will have his favorite studio engineer, Brad Benge, running the sound, and our friends at Neighborhoods Apart will be the ones behind the camera. The quality of these streams is going to be top notch!

The first show is going to be Saturday, August 15 and will air at 8:00pm EST in the US. If you can’t tune in at exactly that time, don’t worry…the performance will be on loop for 24 hours after the live stream. A portion of the proceeds for this show will benefit The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA (outside of Washington, DC). This venue has supported me throughout my career. They were one of the first ones to book me when not many people in the US knew who I was. Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley are going to open this show. 

The second show is going to be Saturday, August 29 and will air at 9:00pm EST in the US, and this performance will be on loop for 24 hours as well. A portion of the proceeds for this show will benefit The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA. I love playing this venue. They take great care of me there, and it’s one of the few places that Chet Atkins actually recommenced to me to perform at. Andy McKee is going to open this one. 

Click here to buy tickets to one or BOTH livestreams today!!!

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Chet Atkins would have been 96 this year….this one goes out to you Chet!

Filmed live at The Caverns in Pelham, TN

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Tommy has a brand-new True Fire Channel called “Tommy Emmanuel, CGP – Up Close & Personal.” He shows you how to play his songs, he provides performance and gear tips, and he shares personal stories about the people and events that have inspired him. His goal is to use this channel as a way for people to get up close to the way he thinks about performing, composing, and practicing. There are over 45 videos available now and guitar tab for over 70 of his songs, and he plans to keep adding more and more videos every month. Please subscribe to Tommy’s channel. It’s only $12 a month, and you can cancel at any time.

Subscribe here: https://truefire.com/channels/up-close–personal/h2724

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“Stay Close To Me” originally appeared on Tommy’s album Only, but it’s also on his new album The Best of Tommysongs. This song has always been very personal to Tommy. It’s about trying to stay close to the ones he loves while still being thousands of miles apart. 

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At one point in my career, I had management and the record company people pressuring me to not go solo. All my instincts were telling me that’s exactly what I must do. After some confrontations, I made the decision to break free of contracts, records companies, and management. I knew my destiny lie in being a solo player and composer. I was told that I was crazy thinking that people would want to hear solo acoustic guitar. They said there’s no market for that kind of music. I answered, “I’ll create one.” After standing my ground, I felt empowered to throw myself completely into a solo career. Once I made up my mind, nothing could stop this song coming out of me. It’s a statement of finding the courage to be yourself when all around you want you to be something else.

Today is release day! You can also stream the entire album on Spotify or Apple Music. You can also buy your own copy of The Best of Tommysongs on my web-store by clicking here!

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This song is really a tribute to Chet Atkins for he was a man that planted seeds all over the world and changed the lives of everyone who came to know him and be influenced by him. The first bar of the bridge contains a quote from Merle Travis’ “Saturday Night Shuffle.” I did this on purpose because Merle came before Chet and there would be no Chet without Merle. Every time I perform this song, I feel like I’m standing on the shoulders of giants.

You can pre-order your very own copy of The Best of Tommysongs from my web-store today! Click here to shop now!!

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I wrote this song after having a dream in which my sister and brother visited me. It was very vivid and real. When I woke up, the hotel window was wide open and it was raining outside. I felt like they left via the window and left it open for me. Somehow this song speaks to the soul and gives me comfort.

You can stream this beautiful song on Spotify and Apple Music today! You can also purchase a copy from the web-store by clicking here

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Luttrell is a town in east Tennessee where my childhood hero, Chet Atkins, was born and raised. I took a trip out there, and I stood at the very spot where his house used to be, and I wrote this song. All my life, his love and encouragement has meant so much to me. He was a true friend, a great man, and one of the most important pioneers in the history of guitar playing.

You can stream the song on Spotify or Apple Music today!!

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