'Warmer in the Winter' album news: Lindsey Stirling releases her first Christmas album

Lindsey Stirling's newest album "Warmer in the Winter" now available Facebook/lindseystirlingmusic

World renowned violinist Lindsey Stirling recently released her newest Christmas album "Warmer in the Winter." This is Stirling's fourth studio album and first Christmas album. The album was released on Oct. 20 and is now available on iTunes and Spotify. People can also purchase the album from Amazon, Target, and Barnes&Noble.

"Warmer in the Winter" claimed the 32<sup>nd on the latest Billboard 200 albums chart dated on Nov. 11. There is a total of 13 songs with three original tracks and 10 arrangements. She collaborated with talented musicians and music artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Becky G, Trombone Shorty, and Alex Gasket.

Stirling included Christmas classic hits like "Jingle Bell Rock," "Silent Night," and "Angels We Have Heard on High." She also made a brilliant arrangement of the famous children's Christmas song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" with singer Sabrina Carpenter. She also showcased her singing talent with the original track "Warmer in the Winter." The album had received positive feedback from her fans.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Stirling shared that she always wanted to produce a Christmas album of her own. "I love Christmas, I love the nostalgia. I feel like music is what really kind of brings Christmas to life," she said. She also revealed that she spent most of her summer establishing and producing the album. Her last album before "Warmer in the Winter," "Brave Enough," won the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic album in 2017. "Brave Enough" was released on Aug. 19, 2016.

Stirling have had busy year with her album. She also took part in ABC's dancing competition, "Dancing With the Stars" season 25. Stirling managed to survive through all eliminations with her dance partner, Mark Ballas. Stirling is also in the middle of her tour across the United States until Dec. 23. There is still no information about any upcoming album by Stirling in 2018.

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