The special, produced by Westwood One in Diamond’s Beverly Hills, CA studios last month, features music from his new Christmas album, “Acoustic Christmas”. Diamond, a music icon, Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, shares Christmas stories and memories and presents his renditions of holiday classics, along with several original titles. The “Acoustic Christmas” album was produced by Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan) and Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M.), the pair behind Diamond’s acclaimed 2014 album “Melody Road”. The Neil Diamond Christmas Special is available to radio stations for download beginning Wednesday, December 14, through Westwood One.
Susan Stephens, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Westwood One Division – Music & Entertainment, said: “We are excited and honored to share the joy of Neil Diamond’s “Acoustic Christmas” one-hour special with stations and listeners. “Acoustic Christmas” is the perfect complement to Neil Diamond’s wonderful new Christmas album of the same name and showcases music from the album featuring acoustic renderings of holiday classics and new original songs by Neil. His personal Christmas stories and memories create a warm and intimate listening experience that will be a holiday programming highlight for stations across the U.S.”
Neil Diamond’s “Acoustic Christmas” Radio Special debuts on the heels of the December 1st announcement that Diamond will celebrate his unparalleled 50-year career with a world tour. The 50 Year Anniversary World Tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on April 7, 2017, in Fresno, CA and will visit cities across North America including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Tampa and more.
For more information and to air the Neil Diamond Christmas Special on Saturday, December 17, please contact Neal Bird at Westwood One at: nbird@westwoodone.com and 310.840.4207.
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