New Bob Dylan… Christmas Album?
When I first read this news I was a little skeptical. Dylan never struck me as the type to release a Christmas album, and certainly not one of holiday standards. After reading the details though, the whole project sounds kind of cool. It’s one of those rare Christmas related products that isn’t just cashing in on people’s yuletide cheer.
From BobDylan.com:
“All of the artist’s U.S. royalties from sales of these recordings will be donated to Feeding America, guaranteeing that more than four million meals will be provided to more than 1.4 million people in need in this country during this year’s holiday season. Bob Dylan is also donating all of his future U.S. royalties from this album to Feeding America in perpetuity.
“Additionally, the artist is partnering with two international charities to provide meals during the holidays for millions in need in the United Kingdom and the developing world, and will be donating all of his future international royalties from Christmas In The Heart to those organizations in perpetuity. Details regarding the international partnerships will be announced next week.”
Cheers, Bob. Here’s the full story from his official site: http://www.bobdylan.com/#/news/christmas-heart-be-released-october-13
