NASHVILLE (November 11, 2024) — Gaither Music Group is delighted to announce that GRAMMY-nominated sibling trio The Martins have released Ring the Bells, a Christmas EP available now on all major digital platforms. Featuring a mix of timeless holiday classics and new, uplifting melodies, this release invites listeners to celebrate the joy and wonder of the season. The new lyric video for the title track, “Ring the Bells,” released on November 9, brings a beautiful visual element to this heartwarming song that encapsulates the spirit and good news of Christmas.
The Martins’ first digital single from the release, “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep),” has already captured the hearts of fans with its reflective message and signature harmonies. Building on this momentum, “Ring the Bells” is a standout track for the EP, showcasing the group's intricate blends with a fresh yet nostalgic arrangement.
The Ring the Bells recording is featured on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel (which has over 3.5 billion life-to-date views and hosts more than 3.5 million subscribers). Songs from the collection can be heard on Gaither playlists, including Gaither Country Christmas and Gaither--The Ultimate Christmas Playlist. Selections will also be available in December on Gaither Radio on Pandora’s Christmas Spirit and on Bill Gaither’s enLighten on SiriusXM (channel 150).
Watch the lyric video for "Ring the Bells" HERE.
Known for their unique ability to connect with audiences through the delivery of their inspiring messages and music, The Martins—siblings Joyce, Jonathan and Judy—have graced stages worldwide, from the White House and Carnegie Hall to Gaither Music’s award-winning Homecoming Video and Concert Series. Their impeccable harmonies and engaging presence have garnered eight GMA DOVE Awards and three GRAMMY nominations, solidifying their place as beloved voices in the field of Gospel music.
Produced by award-winning, veteran musician/producer Gordon Mote, the Ring the Bells EP features stirring arrangements that celebrate the birth of the Savior, offering listeners an uplifting soundtrack for the holidays. Alongside fan-favorite numbers like their radio hit “Joy to the World,” the recording also includes inspiring contemporary selections like “Love Has Come," written by Amy Grant, John S. Keister and Michael W. Smith, and the title track, written by Cindy Morgan, Mark Ford Hammond, Ronnie Freeman and Tony Wood. With each song The Martins combine their warm harmonies with pop-tinged melodies to provide messages of hope and encouragement during this special season.
Track Listing:
The Ring the Bells EP is available here for streaming across all major digital platforms.
About The Martins:
Siblings Joyce, Jonathan and Judy, collectively known as The Martins, have enjoyed countless radio hits and performances at concert halls, arenas, auditoriums and churches worldwide. The Martins rose to national and international success in the ‘90s, showcasing their distinctive, breathtaking harmonies before a vast array of audiences, from legendary singer/songwriter Bill Gaither’s multi-award-winning Homecoming Video and Concert Series to the White House and Carnegie Hall. They have worked with a who’s who of recording producers including Gordon Mote, Lari Goss, Jay DeMarcus, Michael English, David Phelps and Matthew Holt. The trio has garnered eight GMA DOVE Awards as well as three prestigious GRAMMY nominations.
Gaither Music Group:
One of the largest independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum.
Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, Universal Music Group and Time Life Music remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 3.7 Billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 3.5 Million subscribers.
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