On the Second Day of Christmas
"I'll Be Home for Christmas"/Mindy Smith

Without question, Mindy Smith had the best Christmas album this year. Except for Raul Malo, maybe. Anyhow, this is from the Opry Live show. Nice a capella beginning. Then the audience finally recognizes the song when the band kicks in. Bald guitarist gets affirmation for his solo. I wish she had "Wonderful Life" on video, but hey, this is one everyone knows. Favorite line: "I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams."