Inspired By The Christmas Music His Mother Played Growing Up, The Kentucky Native Adds His Own Timeless Touch To The Beloved Holiday Standard

NASHVILLE, TN – (DECEMBER 9, 2025) – JD Shelburne, the Kentucky-born country powerhouse known for his authenticity and unwavering work ethic, debuts a moving cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Premiering on SCENES, the release adds another standout moment to his steadily expanding holiday catalog. It reinforces the intense, nationwide fan connection he has built through years of touring and storytelling. Stream and download the new holiday tune HERE.

Listeners can enjoy this new release, along with the full collection of JD’s seasonal favorites, by streaming his Christmas playlist now on Spotify. 

“I have always loved Christmas music, which my mom played during my childhood holidays in Kentucky, creating many cherished memories. In September, I went to the studio to work on these tunes and knew I had to record a classic holiday song. With 11 recordings already in my holiday collection, choosing which to include was quite challenging,” shared JD Shelburne. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” has always been a favorite of mine, written in 1943, and a holiday standard since my childhood. Hearing Frank Sinatra sing it always gave me chills, so it’s always stuck out this time of year when I have to name a favorite holiday song. I’m excited to share my unique version of this song with my fans this holiday season!  

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About JD Shelburne:
JD Shelburne caps a dream run of milestones with his seventh studio album, “Raised on the Good Stuff.” The Kentucky native made his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut on July 5, 2025, calling the night “unforgettable, something I’ve been looking forward to my entire career.” Recent highlights include a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Songwriter Session at the Ford Theater as well as a sold out Bluebird Cafe spotlight show and the launch of his Signature Series 101 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey statewide, following collaborations with The Oak Ridge Boys on stage and on his prior album, Neon Hallelujah, which delivered the #1 CMT 12 Pack Countdown video “Cars & Trucks.”
A road warrior with 3,000+ shows to his name, Shelburne has shared bills with ZZ Top, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert, Marty Stuart, and more; sung the national anthem at the NBA, NASCAR, and MLB events; and graced the cover of Kentucky’s Official Visitor’s Guide. He’s reached the iTunes Country Top Ten, earned consistent air on CMT and the Circle Network, and notched eight consecutive CMT videos, including two #1s, “Church Pew Barstool” and “Cars & Trucks.” He’s drawn praise from Randy Travis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Steve Wariner, and others.
Television has amplified his reach with appearances on NBC, CBS, RFD-TV, TNN, Newsmax, Circle All Access, Meet the Press, American Country Network, and Great American Country. Averaging 7 million monthly impressions on Facebook, Shelburne’s high-energy shows and fan-first approach have solidified him as a regional powerhouse and earned recognition at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
Raised in small-town Kentucky, Shelburne picked up a guitar in 2002 and played his first show at his hometown Baptist church in 2003. That spark led him to Nashville, six original albums, and now “Raised on the Good Stuff”—a collection that distills his electric live pulse and honest storytelling into the next defining chapter of a career built on grit, gratitude, and the fans who keep showing up. Current brand partners include Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Breedlove Guitars, Inclusion Brand Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Texas Roadhouse, and Evan Williams Bourbon.