NASHVILLE (December 8th, 2025) — Gaither Music Group and The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) partnered on Wednesday, December 3rd, for a special evening honoring musical artist and DOVE Award-nominee, Chris Blue. Blue was the 2017 Season 12 winner on NBC’s The Voice, and the first African American winner since Jermaine Paul’s win in 2012 in Season 2.
Held at NMAAM’s Roots Theater in downtown Nashville, TN, the evening featured an unveiling of newly donated artifacts from Blue’s historic journey on The Voice, thus expanding the museum’s permanent collection. The evening kicked off with comments from NMAAM Executive Director, Bill Jeffries, curator, Dr. Pierce, Sun Label Group’s president, Paul Sizelove, and Chris. The evening also featured a LIVE concert with musical performances from Chris Blue alongside Byron Chambers (aka Mr. Talkbox), members from The Gaither Vocal Band (Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles, and Reggie Smith), and powerhouse vocalist, Tamara Bodie (who also performs on Blue’s newly released DVD project, Every Day Is Christmas).
“Music is in my DNA. Sharing this moment with NMAAM and the Gaither Music team is something I could never have imagined or prayed for. It’s a dream that transcends asking,” said Chris Blue. “To have this honor woven into the fabric of Black Music History and to share it with a crowd of family and friends left me speechless. This donation represents that moment when my heart was also full of hope, trepidation, and ultimately thankfulness. My heart is overflowing with gratitude and thankfulness for or the goodness of God!”
“Chris Blue delivered an exceptional evening at NMAAM. Events like this showcase the strength of our continued partnership and the shared commitment to celebrating artistry, culture, and meaningful storytelling,” said Paul Sizelove, President of Sun Label Group & Gaither Music.
Bill Jeffries, Executive Director of the museum, said, “At NMAAM, our mission is to educate, preserve, and celebrate the immeasurable impact of Black music. Our partnership with Sun Label Group and Gaither Music supports that mission, and Chris Blue reflects it. He captured the sound and soul of Black music today. His performance is a powerful reminder of why NMAAM exists.”
Chris Blue recently released a new holiday album and DVD, Every Day Is Christmas, via Gaither Music Group. The project features unprecedented mixes that mirror the spirit of the season like a pop-leaning (and Prince style/funk-tinged groove rendition) of “Go, Tell It on the Mountain,” an elegant version of “Silent Night,” an anthemic “O Come All Ye Faithful (Glory Dawns),” and Blue’s tender-yet-stirring performance of “Mary, Did You Know.” The project also includes an iconic cover of Harry Connick Jr.’s, “I Pray on Christmas” (featuring The Gaither Vocal Band). The project was produced by three-time Academy of Country Music winner and veteran producer, Gordon Mote. The collection simultaneously features a wide array of seasonal favorites, familiar carols, and Christmas favorites. The album also included vocals with The Gaither Vocal Band, Autumn Nelon-Streetman, Tamara Bodie, and Voices of Lee.
Every Day Is Christmas is available now on both a DVD and CD, with a TV special which will air on TV networks on December 13th and 14th (on TBN, RFD-TV, UPtv, Vision, TCT, The Walk TV, TLN, The Word Network, The Miracle Channel, CTS, CTN, Proclaim Broadcasting, and Heartland. You can also hear and/or watch some of the content on music streaming services and the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel (with over 4 million+ subscribers). Check current airtimes and TV listings at Gaither.com here.
The release follows Blue’s acclaimed 2024 project, Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart (Gaither Music), which topped the Gospel Album Charts (10+M views) and earned the singer his first GMA DOVE nomination, cementing not only Blue’s vocal talents, but also his reputation as one of gospel music’s most compelling new voices.
Every Day Is Christmas - CD Track List
Every Day Is Christmas - DVD Track List
About 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. These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Whitney Houston, The Isaacs, and others. These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Whitney Houston, The Isaacs, and others.
The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 50 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate.
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 4 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 4 million subscribers.
For more info on Chris Blue, visit the JFH Artists Database.
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