This 1959 collection captures Smith reinterpreting traditional Christmas carols with her signature vocal power. It stands as a late-career entry in her extensive discography.
- The album was released by Little Starlight Records. It features gospel and jazz-influenced interpretations of holiday standards. This release came out in April 1959.
- The recording date for "Christmas With Kate" is not widely documented, as is common for many albums from this period.
- While Smith was famous for her patriotic wartime songs, this album showcases her devotion to holiday music later in her career.
Kate Smith was a contralto vocalist whose brash singing style made her a household name in the 1930s and 1940s. She was a versatile performer, comfortable in pop, jazz, and gospel music.
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