Country music fans hearty enough to appreciate real storytelling — and the warm glow of the holidays — have plenty to celebrate thanks to Trisha Yearwood’s explosive creative year in 2025. What started as a return to songwriting has blossomed into a full‑blown artistic renaissance for the beloved singer.
This year, Yearwood released not one, but two major albums that showcase both her personal voice and her deep love of seasonal tradition. The Mirror, her first project in six years, found her co‑writing all 15 tracks, connecting with listeners through reflections on life, love and resilience — and many critics are calling it some of the best work of her career.
As the holidays approached, Yearwood turned her attention to a more festive landscape: her orchestrated holiday album Christmastime. Recorded with a full orchestra and featuring a mix of nostalgic classics and fresh arrangements, this project harks back to her Southern roots and favorite seasonal sounds. It also includes a special original track she and husband Garth Brooks crafted together, “Merry Christmas, Valentine.”
In a recent Southern Living podcast appearance, Trisha opened up about how music and family traditions blend seamlessly for her — from decorating their home with Brooks each year to being among the first on their block to put up lights, and even sharing what she calls her “love language”: cooking for the people she cares about most.
“Making the Christmas album was like a warm hug,” she shared, reflecting on the joy of working with top musicians and creating something that feels comforting and timeless.
Beyond the studio, Yearwood’s Christmastime with Trisha Yearwood: 12 Days of Christmas Tour has taken her music coast‑to‑coast, performing with symphony orchestras in cities including Nashville, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and more — bringing her signature voice and holiday magic to fans nationwide.
For longtime listeners and casual holiday music lovers alike, 2025 will be remembered as a year when Trisha Yearwood not only reclaimed her creative voice, but also invited all of us to celebrate alongside her — through song, family, and tradition.
