| Faith Hill | Primary Artist |
| David Schnaufer | Dulcimer |
| Eric Darken | Percussion |
| David Angell | Violin |
| Sam Bacco | Percussion |
| Jeff Bailey | Trumpet |
| Catherine Bott | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Steve Brewster | Percussion |
| Hellena Brooks | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Andrew Busher | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Paul Bushnell | Bass |
| Heather Cairncross | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Alvin Chea | Background Vocals |
| Matt Davich | Saxophone |
| David Davidson | Violin |
| Simon Davies | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Stuart Duncan | Fiddle |
| Chris Dunn | Trombone |
| Yona Dunsford | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Connie Ellisor | Violin |
| Shannon Forrest | Drums |
| John Gilutin | Piano |
| Carl Gorodetzky | Violin |
| Simon Grant | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Barry Green | Trombone |
| Jim Grosjean | Viola |
| Mike Haynes | Trumpet |
| Claire Henry | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Dann Huff | Guitar |
| Charles Judge | Keyboards |
| Anthony LaMarchina | Cello |
| Sam Levine | Saxophone |
| Chris McDonald | Trombone |
| Jerry McPherson | Guitar |
| Doug Moffet | Saxophone |
| The Nashville String Machine | Strings |
| Craig Nelson | Bass |
| Steve Patrick | Trumpet |
| Tom Phillips | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Darryl Phinnessee | Background Vocals |
| Bettie Ross | Track Performer, Pipe organ |
| Pamela Sixfin | Violin |
| Buddy Skipper | Saxophone |
| Denis Solee | Saxophone |
| Neil Stubenhaus | Electric Bass |
| Bobby G. Taylor | Oboe |
| David Porter Thomas | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| George Tidwell | Trumpet |
| Alan Umstead | Violin |
| Catherine Umstead | Violin |
| Gary VanOsdale | Viola |
| Mary Kathryn Van Osdale | Violin |
| Lawrence White | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Kristin Wilkinson | Viola |
| Glenn Worf | Upright Bass |
| Jonathan Yudkin | Fiddle, Cello, Viola, celtic harp |
| Eric Rigler | uillean pipes, tin whistle |
| Jimmy Nichols | Keyboards |
| Michael George | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Jennie O'Grady | Choir Director |
| Mary Carewe | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Ron Sorbo | Percussion |
| Pete Huttlinger | Acoustic Guitar |
| Jack Jezioro | Bass |
| David Loucks | Background Vocals |
| Lawrence Wallington | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Bruce Wethey | Violin |
| Monisa Angell | Viola |
| Karen Winkelmann | Violin |
| Bryan Sutton | Acoustic Guitar |
| Julie Tanner | Cello |
| Lee Levine | Clarinet |
| Keith Carlock | Drums |
| Daniel May | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Gordon Adams | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Cate Myer | Violin |
| Gerald Greer | Violin |
| Janet Askey | Violin |
| Tom Bukovac | Guitar |
| Ann Richards | Flute |
| Carole Rabinowitz-Neuen | Cello |
| Jennifer Kummer | French Horn |
| Denise Baker | Violin |
| Lynn Peithman | Cello |
| Sarah Eyden | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Beverly Drukker | Violin |
| Carolyn Bailey | Violin |
| Prentiss Hobbs | Trombone |
| Beth Beeson | French Horn |
| Polly May | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Tom Pearce | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Lindsay Wagstaff | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| London Oratory School Schola | Track Performer, Boy's Choir |
| Gerard Bentall | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Phillip Conway Brown | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Jim Lotz | Bassoon |
| David Combes | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Neil Bellingham | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Sari Reist | Cello |
| Samantha Shaw | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Gilbert Long | Tuba |
| Michael Compton | Mandolin |
| Anne Marie Cullum | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Edward Grint | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Rosemary Forbes-Butler | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Lee Ward & Group | Choir Master |
| Samuel Burkey | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Morag MacKay | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Helen Meyerhoff | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Sarah Ryan | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Robbie Shankle | Saxophone |
| David Paul Campbell | Conductor |
| Casper Barrie | Boy's Choir |
| Luca Barrie | Boy's Choir |
| Kris Beligh | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Laura Bursey | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Lawrence Carroll | Boy's Choir |
| Oliver Clark | Boy's Choir |
| William Cracknell | Boy's Choir |
| Joseph Deery | Boy's Choir |
| Nicholas Falcone | Boy's Choir |
| David Greig | Bass (Vocal), Choir, Chorus |
| Vanessa Heine | Choir, Chorus, Alto (Vocal) |
| Thomas Herford | Choir, Chorus, Tenor (Vocal) |
| Craig Lawson | Boy's Choir |
| Jeff Meyer | French Horn |
| Henry Rodriguez Broadbent | Boy's Choir |
| Felix Wareing | Boy's Choir |
| Emma Brain-Gabbott | Choir, Chorus, Soprano (Vocal) |
| Tim Davis | Background Vocals |
| Calvin Smith | French Horn |
| Adolphe Adam | Composer |
| Harry Simeone | Composer |
| Faith Hill | Arranger, Producer |
| Franz Gruber | Composer |
| Felix Bernard | Composer |
| Steve Churchyard | Engineer, overdub engineer |
| J. Fred Coots | Composer |
| Byron Gallimore | Arranger, Producer |
| Haven Gillespie | Composer |
| Carl Gorodetzky | String Contractor |
| Bernie Grundman | Mastering |
| Mark Hagen | overdub engineer |
| Jimmy Hoyson | Overdub Assistant |
| Dann Huff | Arranger, Producer |
| Raven Kane | Vocal Producer |
| Johnny Marks | Composer |
| Tim Nichols | Composer |
| Henry Onorati | Composer |
| Bettie Ross | Supervising Copyist |
| Allen Sides | Engineer, overdub engineer |
| Isaac Watts | Composer |
| Craig Wiseman | Composer |
| Jeri Heiden | Art Direction |
| John Francis Wade | Composer |
| Dino Hermann | Digital Editing |
| Joseph Mohr | Composer |
| Erik Lutkins | Digital Editing |
| Traditional | Composer |
| Aaron Walk | overdub engineer |
| James R. Murray | Composer |
| John Thomas McFarland | Composer |
| Leslie Richter | Overdub Assistant |
| Pastor John S. Dwight | Composer |
| Lowell Reynolds | overdub engineer, Overdub Assistant |
| Sara Lesher | Digital Editing |
| David Bryant | Overdub Assistant |
| Ali Helnwein | Vocal Producer |
| Wesley Seidman | Overdub Assistant |
| David Paul Campbell | Arranger |
| Jon Bailey | Engineer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
What a beautiful CD! <BR/>This is Faith Hill at her best! <BR/>Her voice is stunning and every song is done so lovely.<BR/>There is not a bad song on this outstanding CD.<BR/>A great Christmas CD to add to anyone's collection.<BR/>Hope she makes another one next year. <BR/>Thank you Faith for a perfect CD!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is the new classic Christmas collection. Think Rosemary Clooney. If you want an album to hum along to while you are decorating the tree, baking cookies, or opening gifts, this is the one. It is a wonderful balance of sacred and secular. Faith has brought a lot more Joy to the World.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.It really makes me angry when someone like "A fan for Christmas Music is sorely disappointed" is allowed to go unchallenged when such a review is so far from the truth. This reviewer needs to get real about his own abilities and leave the review of music to soneone who knows something about music. It is his opinion that's true but it sounds more like trying to plug someone else's music. No matter, we all know the truth and will not be fooled by this review.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I was lucky enough to first hear this entire album live when Faith filmed a PBS special. I now have the cd itself and it is simply outstanding. I have not heard a better one. Faith is an amazing talent and this cd proves it as it showcases her voice.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I have heard the entire Cd and was BLOWN AWAY. It is so beatiful that it made me cry. I have already decided that every person NEEDS a copy of this CD. It really is the MOST beautiful CD of any genre out there right now. Faith really topped everybody else on this one.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This CD is so incredible! Faith's voice is like a songbird in white fluffy clouds! The music makes you invision a chior singing beautifully for God and his angels in heaven! This is a must have CD to add to your collection!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is a very good Christmas CD. Faith Hill has an amazing voice.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Enjoyed this very much!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Great holiday music!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I bought this CD not sure what to expect. I only knew I loved Faith Hill and I needed some new Christmas music. I was so pleasantly surprised!! Her voice is beautiful and she sings the songs with the reverence and respect they deserve. The melodies don't become all about her, like with all too many artists today (and I use that term loosely). I recommend this CD for EVERYONE.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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I love Christmas music, and make sure to check out the new releases each year to see what new interpretations and tracks are being added to the roster. Since Faith Hill is a very popular voice in Country music, I was interested to see what flavor she would add to this album. But when I listened to the CD, I was disappointed and disgusted. <BR/><BR/>There isn't a redeeming track on this CD. Hill seems to have no idea how to control her voice, and so she just belts every single word, overpowering these classic Christmas songs. There's no originality in the arrangements -- they're the same versions you've heard a million times before, oversung by someone who thinks the pure strength of their voice compensates for lack of emotion or personality while singing. They don't even sound Country -- they just sound generic, and her voice makes you flinch. The one original track, A Baby Changes Everything, is forgettable at best.<BR/><BR/>If you're looking for a country Christmas CD, skip this one and go with George Strait's "Classic Christmas". Mary Chapin Carpenter has a lovely little Christmas album called "Come Darkness, Come Light". If you're looking for a fun and bright Christmas album, you can't go wrong with Kristin Chenoweth's "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas". But save your money and skip the Faith Hill album.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Faith Hill previewed this cd on her official website and she sounds soooo amazing! .. I've been a fan of Faith's since the '90s and this is her first Christmas cd, and she did not disappoint! ..
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Posted October 1, 2010
The album sounds great, with lots of chrismas classics on it, and a new song a baby changes everything which is a beatiful song about the birth of christ. the CD has 1950's sound to it, that go great with the song included on it. I give it two thumbs up.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I have Faith & quot Joy To The World& quot X-mas album. It is Totally AWESOME! Her angelic, yte powerfull voice is so great! A Baby Changes Everything just blows me away.Great job Faith.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Faith Hill's holiday album Joy to the World is a proudly old-fashioned record -- almost too much so, really, as there is nothing surprising about it, from its collection of shopworn standards to the full-blown yet curiously stiff production. Basically, this is an album where if you read the title, you will know how the song will sound: "Joy to the World" gets a big, bombastic, orchestral arrangement appropriate for a concert recital, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" swings like Sinatra conducted by Billy May, "Little Drummer Boy" is prim and proper, "Holly Jolly Christmas" feels pulled from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, "Away in a Manger" is sweet and stately. ...