Janet Devlin is ushering in the festive season with a Nashville-flavoured Christmas special that blends tradition, humour, and her trademark storytelling charm. Shot in a studio glowing with fairy lights and evergreen décor, the set feels more like a cosy holiday gathering than a performance – a fitting opening to December’s celebrations.
Opening with gentle, acoustic takes on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “White Christmas,” Devlin delivers a tender blend of nostalgia and intimacy. Radiating an inviting warmth, she shifts from sparkling joy to heartbreak with “Wake Up, It’s Christmas,” an original penned in the wake of a poorly timed breakup.
A reflective nod to her roots arrives with “Your Song,” the track that launched her from X Factor hopeful to seasoned artist. Devlin then rolls out a string of festive originals – “Christmas Kiss,” “Happy Holidays,” and “Something Beginning With Christmas” – before closing with a spirited rendition of “Fairytale of New York” alongside Jones that deserves to be listened to for years to come.
Warm, witty, and wonderfully country-leaning, Devlin’s Christmas special is a charming seasonal treat to kick off the season.