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Winner, Best Holiday CD, 2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards CD REVIEWS: “There is not a false note to be found on this album; every cut is a treasure.” -ChristmasReviews.com "This is the Christmas Collection so many performers strive for but fall short. Diane Zeigler just raised the bar. Beautiful vocals, and songs brought to new life with fresh, inventive arrangments. I love this record." -Songwriter Bill Morrissey "Standout singer-songwriter Diane Zeigler seriously upped the ante with the release of "December in Vermont," a beautifully subdued and distinctive collection that delves deeply into the spirit of the season with mesmerizing results." -Times Argus (VT) "When I hear Diane Zeigler's voice, I'm left immobilized; moved beyond words by the simple beauty of it. Her flawless musicianship, songwriting and interpretation round out an already perfect package. "December in Vermont" is without a doubt going to be the soundtrack to my Christmas 2004. And probably all the ones that follow." -Lydia Hutchinson, Performing Songwriter Magazine, Nashville, TN "This CD is the best Christmas album I've ever heard. I love it and I find myself playing it at times when I want to quiet the noise, and touch the timeless hope of light in the midst of darkness. Except for one beautiful original song, the collection is comprised entirely of carols, the words to which were chosen very carefully from countless versions and variations. And the arrangements were put together so tenderly by Zig and her husband Geoff, that they evoke the depth of centuries past without trying to live in anything but the present. I think you would have to hear it to understand fully what I mean. " -Songwriter Dave Crossland, www.davecrossland.com "I've purchased a few copies of December In Vermont, one for myself and the rest for gifts. I've been a fan of yours for a number of years now, and really love your music, both recorded and live. But I have to tell you, December in Vermont is FANTASTIC! I've probably listened to it 50 times by now. I love the arrangements, the choice of songs and in particular, the vocals." -Steve Bullock "We played "December in Vermont" for the first time last night, and we were spellbound! The singing is wonderful, and the arrangements are works of art. If your goal was to restore some of the dignity to this highly commercialized time of year, you We will play it all through this season and hopefully for many years to come. I just wanted you to know that it's been a very long time since we received as much gratitude and positive feedback for a Christmas gift as we've had from the five copies of "December in Vermont" that we gave to family and friends. Everyone loved it! In two cases, I received ecstatic emails from people who were playing thedisc as they wrote and "just had to let (me) know" how much they were enjoying it! I think that every recipient commented that the music captured (and/or retrieved) the "true meaning of Christmas." Would that our Christmas shopping could always be this successful and economical! We certainly plan to buy several more copies next year." -Jackie & Jim LaClair "I had to write to you. I just finished listening to your new CD, December in Vermont for the first time and it is just absolutely wonderful. I had heard bits and pieces of it, but this is the first time I've had the chance to listen straight through, it just flows so beautifully. I do a folk show on WGDR, "Acoustic Harmony" and I will be featuring your CD this afternoon/evening on my show (4:30 - 7:30pm). I had not planned on doing a Christmas show this year and tonight won't entirely be that, but after listening to your CD, it has changed the plans for tonight's show! I did hear you on WDEV yesterday and I hope that sometime soon (after our studio renovations are complete) that you would consider coming on my show, to talk about your music, play a few songs, whatever you want, our new air studio will be much more "artist friendly" and we'll be able to do much more professional stuff without utilizing the performance studio. Anyway, you've got a standing invitation for anytime you can make it, my show is on alternating Saturdays, 4:30 - 7:30pm. I know it's short notice, but I hope you might get a chance to tune in this afternoon for a bit, as I said, Christmas in December will be getting a lot of airplay! Thanks for such a great album!" -Mark Michaelis, Host, Acoustic Harmony, WGDR - 91.1 FM "Just received "December In Vermont" and I must tell you it's an amazing disc! Hasn't left my CD player since I first cracked it open." Thanks, Randy Santoro "This Christmas CD is so beautiful. I played it over and over throughout the past weeks. It's subtle "whispers" were almost haunting. I believe it's my favorite so far. I look forward to many more beautiful CD's. I'm sure I speak for many fans. Thanks for bringing beautiful music into my life." Diane Turner Several days ago, I dig out this box, put five CD's -- including yours -- into my CD player, and hit the "shuffle play" button. Before any of your tracks happen to play, I go upstairs for some reason or another. When I return to the main floor, I find my wife standing near the CD player on the verge of tears. And the reason? Your renditon of "Lulajze, Jezuniu" is playing. my wife, you see is Polish. She was, in fact, born, raised and lived half her life in Poland, having emigrated to the USA in the 70's. Your lovely rendering of this treasured lullaby really took her back. In my experience, it's pretty hard for an artist to come up with arrangements and renderings of these familiar songs without either being boring ("same old, same old") or, in an effort to avoid this problem, going so far to the other extreme as to go "over the top". Your treatments, however, nicely avoid these "twin perils", and I am finding them to be quite delightful and refreshing. In addition, your liner notes are absolutely delicious! They convey a lot of very interesting and valuable information, in a way that shows great respect for your material and, indirectly, your listeners. Kudo's on all counts!. - Bill from VA "Truly the most beautiful Christmas album I have ever heard. Diane's rich, haunting voice brings you to a deep spiritual place that we all long for in the harried Christmas season. Buy this album. Buy it for your friends and family. You will come back to it again and again, year after year." -ITUNES Customer Reviews “There is not a false note to be found on this album; every cut is a treasure.” -ChristmasReviews.com "Absolutely fantastic! If you like Christmas music without that traditional sound, this cd is a must have. The track that sticks out the most for me is #5 a medley of carols. It's just awesome. Diane Zeigler gives us something to treasure with this cd"- CDBABY CUSTOMER REVIEW "This is now my third Christmas season with your "December in Vermont" album and I just can't get enough of it! I played it in August this year! It's my favorite non-classical Christmas album, not only for your voice and your playing, but for the small details. I can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into these arrangements and these recordings; you pick some of the most beautiful carols from the past 400 years." -Tim from Alabama