Flash forward to 2009. I received an email from World Vision looking for volunteers to work at the Wynonna 'A Classic Christmas' concert at the Motor City Casino on December 11. I was excited about being able to help that worthwhile organization find sponsors for children all over the world, who would be cherished and given spiritual, physical and emotional nourishment. This would also provide me the opportunity to finally see her 15 years after Lake Wynonna! There were several chances to see her over the years, but I just never made it to any of her Detroit shows. So Fred and I signed up. He has been a Judds/Wynonna fan as well over the years!
The concert was absolutely magnificent! Wynonna still has that swagger, and her voice is still strong! She was backed up by a very talented band, including the Palmetto State Quartet. The bass in that quartet is Larry Strickland, husband of Wynonna's mother, Naomi. He surely can hit the lower registers very well!
As for the song list, I was expecting to hear the more playful Christmas songs such as 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.' There were some traditional lighter songs, such as 'The Christmas Song' and 'I'll Be Home for Christmas.'
Most of her repertoire consisted of the songs that convey the real 'Reason for the Season' - the birth of the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ! She sang 'Mary, Did You Know?,' a wonderful song pondering what Mary knew about the baby whom she would bring into the world. A new song to me was 'It's The Messiah,' which was written by her guitarist, Don Potter. Its lyrics are amazing. She also sang 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' and 'O Holy Night,' two of my favorite Christmas hymns! She ended the evening with her beautiful rendition of 'Ave Maria' and the classic 'Silent Night.'
Most of these songs are available on her 2006 release, 'A Classic Christmas,' which is available here.
Fred and I just loved the concert! I would go so far as to say that it was one of the best worship services I have ever attended! Wynonna was clearly worshipping her Savior; it was very obvious that she knows Him very well! Thanks, Wynonna, for using your gift for His glory!
Fred and I just loved the concert! I would go so far as to say that it was one of the best worship services I have ever attended! Wynonna was clearly worshipping her Savior; it was very obvious that she knows Him very well! Thanks, Wynonna, for using your gift for His glory!
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