COLTON DIXON'S "MIRACLES" HITS TOP 5 AS AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST TO PERFORM FOR NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING'S 98th CEREMONY ON DECEMBER 3rd

NASHVILLE, TN...December 2, 2020 - American Idol finalist Colton Dixon's hit single "Miracles," from Dixon's Atlantic Records debut, has officially hit Top 5 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart following holding on to the No. 1 spot for 6 weeks on Hot/AC CHR this past summer. KLOVE also featured Dixon on their homepage this week discussing mainstream opportunies, fatherhood and every day miracles.

Available to watch on-demand at thenationaltree.org starting at 5 p.m. ET on December 3rd and throughout the holiday season, a festive compilation of Christmas lights and music, national parks, and holiday cheer, the 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will bring joy into homes across the country. Dixon will make a repeat performance at the event when he sings his new track, a lovely version of "Let It Snow," along with performances from country singer/songwriter Jerrod Niemann; country artist Jillian Cardarelli; singer/songwriter Jillian Edwards; country music singer/songwriter and actress Kellie Pickler; country artist and American Idol winner Laine Hardy; country band Leaving Austin; award-winning gospel artist Lynda Randle and her brother, Michael Tait, of the Newsboys; singer/songwriter Matthew West; Passion featuring Melodie Malone; the National Park Service Arrowhead Jazz Band; the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus; the U.S. Navy’s official chorus, The Sea Chanters; and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band.

Dixon released "Let It Snow" as he and wife Annie are about to celebrate their first Christmas with their newborn twins. Written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945, the classic was penned in Hollywood, California, ironically during a heat wave as Cahn and Styne imagined cooler conditions.

Dixon, along with his wife Annie and twin girls Athens and Dior recently joined Entertainment Tonight for an exclusive, at-home interview. Discussing life as a family of four with correspondent Rachel Smith, they also talked about both "Miracles," and "Let It Snow."

Additionally this week, after helping decorate the twins' nursery when they were born, and now once again for the holidays, Pottery Barn Kids featured the girls on their socials admist their festive decor and in their Christmas PJs.

ABOUT COLTON DIXON:
Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist. Dixon is also a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort Anchor included the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, Anchor was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, followed by the release of his third studio album Identity, which included the top 5 single “All That Matters,” whose video was premiered by PEOPLE magazine. His latest, critically-acclaimed, self-titled EP, boasting this hit single "Miracles," is available now.

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