The Secret of Christmas

Alex has a new Christmas album, "The Secret of Christmas," set for release in November 2025.
 
From Alex:

THE MUSIC

Produced and arranged by the amazing Jay Nygarrd, this album is a celebration of the music and memories that make the holidays magical.

Inspired by the holiday greats I grew up listening to — Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams.

Their timeless songs and musical styles filled our home every December and still bring back the magic of my childhood Christmases.

You can expect lush orchestral arrangements, jazzy big band energy, and a whole lot of heart.
This is the music I love to sing — vibrant, nostalgic, and full of joy.

 
AN EARLY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
Here’s where it gets magical…
A generous supporter of the arts has stepped forward and fully funded the production of this album. Their support has been an absolute Christmas miracle, and I’m deeply grateful for their belief in this project.


THE MESSAGE

Beyond the music, this album carries a deeper message. A few years ago, I discovered a beautiful, lesser-known song called “The Secret of Christmas”, originally sung by Bing Crosby and written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. One line in particular struck me:

“The secret of Christmas is not the things you do at Christmas time, but the Christmas things you do all year through.”

That lyric stayed with me and ultimately became the emotional core of this album. It’s a reminder that the true spirit of Christmas – kindness, compassion, and goodwill – isn’t just for one season. It’s something we can carry with us all year round.


HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT AND JOIN THE JOURNEY...

Now, I’m turning to you, my incredible community, to help with the manufacturing costs – so we can bring this music to life in a physical form.

The album will be available digitally for streaming and download, but I’m also producing a limited run of CD's and, most excitingly, a special gold vinyl edition. Growing up listening to vinyl's, the idea of holding my own Christmas album on vinyl feels like a deeply personal and nostalgic milestone to sharing this album with the world — and that’s where you come in!

On July 1st, we’re launching a KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN to help bring The Secret of Christmas to life through.

Hey Tom the email I got from Alex says My brand new Christmas album, 'THE SECRET OF CHRISTMAS' is set for release in November 2026! So do you know what the real date is 2025 or 2026

2026 is possibly a typo. It may be this year.

Not sure though. Could be either.

Here's the Kickstarter link.

I don't know the Kickstarter has no dates in it so I sent off a Email to Alex to see hopefully she will answer



Here is Alex's answer to me

"Oh that should be 2025!!!! My BAD ugh!!! I really messed up in that" 

Alex's Kickstarter campaign went live today!

There are lots of diffrerent pledge reward levels.

All the details are on the kickstarter page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexsharpe/the-secret-of-christmas

If you want to go straight to the rewards page, here's the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexsharpe/the-secret-of-christmas/rewards

Time to help Alex make her Christmas wish come true!

Thanks for the links! The rewards are pretty good & reasonably priced.

I hope Alex reaches her funding goal!

Alex's Kickstarter campaign went live today!

There are lots of diffrerent pledge reward levels.

All the details are on the kickstarter page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexsharpe/the-secret-of-christmas

If you want to go straight to the rewards page, here's the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexsharpe/the-secret-of-christmas/rewards

Time to help Alex make her Christmas wish come true!

Hey Tom is this Alex's first and only solo CD I think it is but I am always wrong what you say??

Be Still My Soul was her first solo album.
There's also her EP Broken By Design.

It looks like Alex's project is 100% funded for now!

Since Alex will have her own Christmas album, I was wondering if she would still be touring with Jenny Oaks Baker this Christmas. The answer is 'no'.

https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/joy-to-the-world

Only 5 days left in Alex's album kickstarter. If you haven't got your pledge in yet, now is the time! 

Well Alex's kick starter has 13 mins left and she raised 12,368.00 euro's and she was asking for $4000.00 euros I think she did well. I know the Forum and friends helpped her alot. All I can say is Thanks to anyone here at the Forum or any of the girls facebook page I admin.

Thanks All
GlenS