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  ~ T. Graham Brown's Live Wire: The Songs of Christmas on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58, Continues Wednesday, December 6 at 10/9c ~ CMA Award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter  T. Graham Brown  unveils his latest musical gift for the holiday season with the release of  "Santa's Got His Baby Something Good."  Timed perfectly for the festive celebrations, this Christmas single promises a soulful and distinctive experience that only Brown can deliver. Airing exclusively on  SiriusXM  throughout December, the track is a seamless fusion of old-school blues and a subtle hint of rock and roll, showcasing Brown's genre-defying musical prowess. With lyrics like "It's gold and shiny, tied with a bow" and "I am so excited - I've got to spread some Ho-Ho-Ho," the song exudes infectious enthusiasm, ensuring that every listener is immersed in the joyful holiday spirit. T. Graham Brown's latest release is a musical celebration ...

Christmas is my favorite holiday -- in fact, the holiday season is my favorite time of the year. I have always loved Christmas, and fondly recall our family traditions at this time of year. Even when my father was stationed in India and we lived there for three years during my childhood, family photos show my brother and me sitting amidst our presents under the Christmas tree which was some kind of Indian evergreen and looking much like any other Christmas tree but decorated with traditional Indian garlands of metallic cords and sequins as well as the decorations my mother brought with us. Our native housekeeper and his family piled traditional garlands of marigolds on our gifts and tables. Some of the metallic Indian garlands became part of our annual Christmas tree decorations. The marigold garlands, however, with their ties to Hinduism were left behind in India. There is some dispute among Christians as to how appropriate it is to put up a tree and celebrate a holiday which has its ...