Trisha Yearwood Debuts Christmas Duet With Garth Brooks, Announces Holiday Album and Symphony Tour

Lead: Country superstar Trisha Yearwood revealed on September 15 that her upcoming holiday album Christmastime will feature a new duet with husband Garth Brooks, and she’ll launch the “12 Days of Christmas” symphony tour this December.

Nut Graf: Yearwood’s announcement brings fresh excitement to country fans as she expands her repertoire with festive classics, original songs and a high-profile collaboration, underscoring her enduring appeal and artistic evolution less than a year after releasing her critically acclaimed album The Mirror.

‘Merry Christmas Valentine’ Duet Steals Spotlight

Yearwood and Brooks teamed up for “Merry Christmas Valentine,” an original holiday track co-written by Brooks.
The duet marks the couple’s third collaborative Christmas release following 2016’s Christmas Together and Yearwood’s solo debut The Sweetest Gift in 1994.

Christmastime: Album Highlights

12 tracks blending timeless carols (e.g., “Christmastime Is Here,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”) with reimagined standards like “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Produced by Don Was with arrangements by David Campbell, showcasing Yearwood’s signature powerhouse vocals.

12 Days of Christmas Symphony Tour

Kicks off December 2 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Features performances with local symphonies across major U.S. cities, including Newark, Atlanta and Detroit.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12.

Yearwood Reflects on Holiday Tradition

“Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of year, and these songs mean so much to me,” Yearwood said. “To perform them with a full symphony brings the magic to another level. I can’t wait to share this music and celebrate the season with fans on tour.”