Joy to the World - The Petersens (LIVE)

I think we can all agree the world needs a whole lot of joy right now! Hope "Joy to the World" brings a smile to your face and reminds you:
Joy to the world! The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing.
Enjoy a guest appearance by our videographer, Aaron Clark!
►2016 version we did as part of Ellen's MBA • Joy to the World - The...
2020 Christmas Show version • 2020 Christmas Show - ...
►We also performed this song as part of a show with American writer, musician and all-round good guy, Sean Dietrich, better known as Sean of the South:
» Joy to the World (13:43) seanofthesouthshow.com/2022/1...
» Sean's daily column / seandietrichwashere
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►Soundtrack your Christmas:
» First Christmas album li.sten.to/ChristmasWithThePe...
» Second Christmas album li.sten.to/WeDontNeedAnything...
» KZbin Christmas playlist • Christmas with The Pet...
►More Aaron:
Back Home Again outro • Back Home Again - The ...
Behind the scenes of a video shoot • What We Did During Qua...
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Go behind the scenes with ‪@ThePetersenFamily‬
►This video:
Lead vocal and banjo: ‪@EllenHaygood‬
Harmony vocal and mandolin: ‪@JuliannePetersen‬
Harmony vocal and fiddle: ‪@katiepetersen‬
Guitar: ‪@mattpetersen4000‬
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Bass: Karen Petersen
Man behind the door: Aaron Clark (the other side of the camera for once!)
Key moments:
0:01 banjo
0:15 dobro
2:00 fiddle
2:14 mandolin
3:15 rhythm guitar
3:15 instrumental
3:32 outro featuring Aaron
Location: Weddings at the Homestead weddingsatthehomestead.com
This 97-acre property has been within the same family for four generations, and is now a rustic wedding venue. We love filming in this beautiful 1848 timber framed barn, which they restored with help from the Amish: / clajw56jjrs
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen.
Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography.
Microphones by Ear Trumpet Labs www.eartrumpetlabs.com
►LYRICS - Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
(And heaven and nature sing)
And heaven and nature sing
(Heaven and nature sing)
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
(Repeat the sounding joy)
Repeat the sounding joy
(Repeat the sounding joy)
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
(And wonders of His love)
And wonders of His love
(Wonders of His love)
And wonders, wonders of His love
►The Petersens:
We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website petersenband.com
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This song features on: #ChristmasWithThePetersens #2020ChristmasShow

[@Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - Joy to the World* ------------ Joy to the world, the Lord has come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing (And heaven and nature sing) And heaven and nature sing (Heaven and nature sing) And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy (Repeat the sounding joy) Repeat the sounding joy (Repeat the sounding joy) Repeat, repeat the sounding joy He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love (And wonders of His love) And wonders of His love (Wonders of His love) And wonders, wonders of His love Turn on captions (CC) to see the captions on screen Album: Christmas with The Petersens

[@ComedyBros5]

I'm amazed by how incredibly talented and attractive this whole family is. My 4 brothers and I look like potatoes, and can't carry a tune to save our lives!

[@ModernPioneer]

Ours can't either, BUT we can make 92% corn in a jar...

[@MrRipsaw1]

Potatoes - Probably the most versatile food, bar none. I wish I was more like a potato :-D

[@rlt9492]

Hey man at least you got a sense of humor about it, and that makes you funny! Lol

[@bobosterday3350]

Katie’s smile just makes the world a better place!

[@nealixd.3011]

Even by itself! Jesus is within. :-)

[@roykronvall3396]

Here here!!

[@jimmyc.7415]

Ever since I seen the sisters kidding with Katie about the UPS guy that brings their packages.......I have dreamed of being a UPS guy in the brown suit.

[@northwoodsmanbybobolink336]

I couldn’t agree with you more!!

[@scottrogers2831]

She is genuine, the real deal.

[@gregoryquint7653]

Back here 2021! Praise The Father of all Creation for His Son Jesus!!!

[@HRU74181]

Thanks to the Petersens for the JOY they bring.

[@AnthonySettergren]

JOY came to the earth when the Savior was born! The Petersens bring JOY to those that see and hear them. Thanks for faithfully proclaiming the good news!

[@AnthonySettergren]

@@trevrockrock16 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

[@vincentpuentes3956]

You guy’s saved 2020 for 405,000 + people ,what would we have done without Y’all,,MERRY CHRISTMAS and may GOD’S Peace be with You

[@Sooch694]

I agree Vincent and I love them for that

[@emilygraham9968]

Absolutely from Aussie land. Thank you for keeping my love of music and joy alive Peterson's, darling Emmett, Mama, Papa and Mr Franz and road mixing crew and photographer. Godbless and Yule tide to you all. 😁🎄🎍🎁🎆🎈🎉 Emily Liberty

[@joshsa4935]

Love the fact that the closed captions capitilize "His" when referring to God. You can see this band's love and respect for God in so many different ways. Can't believe I only found this channel 2 days ago. Been watching video after video ever since.

[@vaclavhes7296]

Greetings from Czech Republic. You made my day better. Thanks :0)

[@imtherealone.6268]

I really love the harmonies on this one. Julianne and Katie sound really pretty.

[@adamp.7685]

Saw them in person for the first time yesterday. WHOA- harmonies X 10

[@evandempsey7613]

Emmett went OFF on the dobro today. That dude's a genius.

[@nards656]

I approve this comment.

[@elleohai]

yeah he did. he's amazin' Grace

[@AbigailPoirier]

Git it, Emmett!

[@dakineprotoss]

gotta be one of the best on that instrument in the world at the moment

[@jonstefanik9400]

The Petersens made a great choice by welcoming Emmet into the band.

[@gregorytaylor3022]

Iv'e probably watched this 600,000 times myself i love it

[@Lobo7charlie]

All hits and no misses. Wonderful, each and every number.

[@jimmyc.7415]

I'm always late to the comments, never getting the Petersens to see my comments. The group is heaven sent. Much Love to the band.

[@Kioti-uq4ju]

A better Joy to the World I have not heard. Just outstanding.

[@robertdouglas8895]

What a joyful song!

[@MyShanghaiShuffle]

Brilliant, songs like this are so much better when you know that those performing really believe the words!

[@jezza2394]

This Family has become a staple in my life now! They make 2020 bearable and are a blessing to the world in so many ways! Thank you Petersens!

[@truthseekerdanny]

Definitely like the harmony going on in this song. The whole album was great.

[@mauroramos7369]

Listen Petersens all nite it's like the world have no problems. Thanx from Ji-Paraná-Rondônia/Brazil

[@CN_Corbeau]

Wow!!! Emmet absolutely popped off in the beginning, everyone did such a terrific job and these Christmas covers never fail to impress!

[@csmart702]

Emmett’s dobro makes the world a better place

[@powderriverfarrier]

Not possible to thank you folks enough for this.

[@allisonclark9217]

When you three young ladies get togather to sing its like putting butter on bread, love hearing you sing.

[@stonecutter2]

Listening to this in 2022 for the joy and absolute fire of these musicians celebrating that the Lord has come!

[@wlieu12]

Ellen's kick off of this song brings joy, and goosebumps, every. single. time.

[@petesfarm7830]

Ellen is an Angel 😇

[@MK-ni7el]

So amazing and uplifting! I love this family!

[@user-yb3ul9gq9c]

I love your work in my harsh homeland it gets warmer when you give a performance. Thank you from Western Siberia Russia.

[@williamandrews781]

Their bright spirit makes this old classic better than it has ever been.

[@johndarnley-noaafederal]

I love how they smile at each other😊!

[@edynh07]

*The Petersens, I'm the number one fan of you in Brazil 🇧🇷 !!! 🎙🎼🤙🏻*

[@faustovignale5861]

Petersens are the joy to the world!!!!!

[@elleohai]

Anyone still listening to their Christmas carols in March?

[@wheelsmcdealsace]

oh yes

[@frunsebischkek1050]

Ja! Es ist noch etwas winterlich hier in Deutschland. :)

[@hpangong8977]

Yes, any season 😂 😂 perfect music and voice, i almost play it loud

[@nadasou]

There was no Christmas last year, may be this year too! Let's sing covid covid go away, go back where you belong to, ccp!

[@elleohai]

​@@frunsebischkek1050 Bleib gesund und warm, Der Frühling wird bald in Deutschland sein :)

[@ianhutchison5600]

This is Christmas music,brilliant. God Bless,Ian,Cregagh,Belfast,N.I.U.K.

[@richtfingers]

Ellen is a wonderful banjo player, she plays with such precision and clarity.

[@MCW1955]

I agree. Bring mama up front. I love the bass. It’s tough to play Christmas songs country/ bluegrass. They really pulled it off 😊.

[@victorschmidlin3577]

This family is superb. They are beautiful and make such beautiful music. Jesus is smiling down on you. Love you

[@michaellaber6574]

Thank you Petersens for bringing joy to my world today.

[@Sooch694]

I love how they do this and I also love the older version where they were kids by the fireplace. Thank you Petersen family and Emmett Franz. They truly give us Joy to this world.

[@glennericksenmusic]

Yes...I love the old version too! This version is great too!

[@jirikrc6789]

Ellen reigns here, such a radiance of well-being , great again and thank you very much

[@redbeachone]

Their smiles and happiness are infectious.

[@indigoflow6525]

It’s a cold damp dark day here in southern England So listening to the Petersens just brings a warm happy glow inside, so glad I found you. I was late to the party but so glad the party is still full steam ahead.

[@garyloftin5602]

Hello, England, from the front range of the Rocky Mountains in Southern Colorado!!!! I was lucky enough to see the Petersons perform live in Branson, MO earlier this summer. If you EVER get the chance to visit the States, you should put their show on your things to see list. Gary

[@indigoflow6525]

Hey Gary If we can rid this virus, we are for sure going to see the Petersens in their home town soon. We only discovered them a week ago and we’re hooked.

[@SB-yz7lk]

Will add to that.. Southern England myself. Came across The Petersens about 4 months ago. A joy to listen to. A Branson visit is definitely on my 'places to visit' list..With any luck I might just get to see one of these shows to...

[@deanmason5900]

Speaking of England am I the only one who thinks of Emma Watson when I see Julianne.?

[@IfUfindthisURlost]

@@deanmason5900 Northern England here! Yes, I hadn't thought of it until you wrote it, but now I see it.

[@CarlCunningham360]

Thank you The Petersons and KZbin!

[@davidmmccardle4131]

The Petersens, there beautiful, spiritual, and peaceful music, will bring peace and joy to the world.

[@LeoAlvesJF]

Own lord God Thank you , this family was what I needed

[@mcjc4491]

Good gosh. Emmett really ripped into it at the start! So hard to pick a favorite because all are so incredibly talented! But I must say, Mama at the back really slays that bass! 😁🤙

[@ramondelriegorivas936]

One of my favourites! And this version adds Emmet to the band, it’s lovely. Cheers everyone!

[@harrisng3041]

Songs from the hearts, joy in the spirit

[@btscpi1243]

Thanks for bringing joy to France too. Love from France.♥♥♥

[@jonspell88]

My Christmas music definitely needs more banjo!

[@sandro3030]

Grazie Siete Semplicità e Serenità. Non conosco bene l'inglese per scrivervi siete magnifici. Grazie

[@Liz.Newton]

Che bello! So che apprezzano i commenti di tutti e KZbin ora semplifica la lettura dei commenti tradotti :)

[@Roberto-pd8vn]

Nessun problema, continua a scrivere in italiano che comunque si capisce benissimo. Soprattutto quando si tratta di belle parole come le tue. Ciao! Roberto

[@khunpingpong]

When I hear the nature sing. those song really sound...thank you

[@Marthacomer-td4xh]

Sounds heavenly

[@robertbilling6266]

Kathy and I had this at out wedding over 30 years ago. Your wonderful version brought back some great memories. Thanks.

[@scottsmith4145]

That dobro intro and fiddle solo in middle are rockin! Sound on this is amazing!

[@belindafirley]

Peterson Family and Emmett, Thank you for sharing Jesus with others throughout our world through your precious gift of music! Much love and God Bless from our family to yours from Australia xx

[@rd9102]

I came to your channel for Take me home, country roads...i stayed for Joy to the World. Very nicely done, what a beautiful group and family, will have to share this channel with my wife and kids so we can enjoy this for Christmas and the holidays for years to come. Thank you.

[@David-sk9vv]

I am struggling to find respectful words to describe such beautiful music; perhaps I should just say... beautiful. Thank you all and have a wonderful Christmas! I am trying to believe but life throws some struggles at us. But... I keep trying. Thank you for making a difference. Love

[@singmysong1167]

And remember, David, every day is a good day to be alive! Pray to the God of all hope, friend.

[@TorMax9]

David - No matter what, tune into the highest and brightest.

[@jimthompson9992]

How how we need more of their spirit at this time of THIS year! More, please! So much more from the Petersens...its what this country needs now! God bless these wonderful folks!😍👍

[@rickslife]

Thank you for making the world a little better. We all need this more now than ever. Beautiful holiday music!

[@angeldeantoniopantoja9292]

wonderfull, all your songs and all your videos, all your hearts and all your faces, thank you very much from Spain...I love you, God bless you ( excuse my bad english)

[@alexdouglas8878]

I know this may sound obvious, but there is so much JOY in this! The words aren't being sung into the air, they're coming straight from your hearts to the Lord! Merry Christmas Petersen clan!

[@michaelsurratt9593]

WHO in the World would slam a door in Katie's face?!!

[@yudiyudi9616]

Listening this kind of music make me happy. A huge happy

[@andrewdressler6173]

Its hard to not click just seeing those smiles.

[@juanserrano141]

I love how natural you all perform and how you just build off of each other in your performance. Good chemistry. All smiles and love. All Glory to God!

[@Papadoc1000]

The Petersens are the perfect example of "the whole being greater than the sum of its parts". Each of you doing all the things you do best and lookin' darn pretty while doing it. I knew it was going to be epic as soon as Emmett kicked it up to 'smokin'. Matt - no fair showing off that chest tattoo. And given the cameras are still, I'm gonna guess that's the photo genius Aaron Clark making his stage debut. Amaright?

[@Liz.Newton]

Yup!

[@lawrencejump7391]

You just 'gotta ' love this family . GOD BLESS.

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

i am proud to be a small patron of this great group. thanks for this song!

[@debrudrabhadra253]

Just how beautiful something can be ❤️

[@karolykrizmanich8488]

Your music and your smile will enchant you! Greetings from Hungary!

[@HitchcockHaulin9118]

The fact that people have given this family a thumbs down clearly let me know were in trouble in this country. This group is absolutely stunning.

[@pastorweaver3473]

I could listen to this a zillion times and not get tired of it. This is the way this carol should be done everywhere. :) Great fiddlin' Katie and Emmett you are absolutely the best. wow.....

[@steveessex4720]

With all the bad things going on in this world 🌎 it's a blessing to know that your music can bring joy to so many .Thank you so much . And to Matt you haven't lost any of us . Merry Christmas 🎅

[@kevinm4345]

Happy Birthday Emmett🎉

[@4SyriaTruth]

Go forth beautiful children of God, and sing the goodness of our King!

[@geoffcheong9074]

Katie radiates a spirit of joy

[@zman3355]

Terrific arrangement! Thank you all for another wonderful Christmas gift!

[@howards8535]

This is so good. I keep coming back to this. Let heaven and nature sing, “Repeat the sound enjoy!”🙂

[@macmckulis7440]

You guys are such a joy in the world.

[@jimtaylor2443]

Do you ever get tired of hearing you are amazing. Thank you.

[@adamp.7685]

We cant keep the Petersens and the joy they bring us all to ourselves. It just wouldn't be fair to all of our friends that may not know them yet. So, press that SHARE button and spread the joy!!!

[@worklion50]

I never met these humans... but, I love them!

[@arthurdonnally5750]

I can listen to this song over and over again in the month of July.

[@vmao4868]

Your music brings joy to my world! Thank you Petersens and Emmett.

[@klausschmidt6798]

It's a shame that I'm not reading my e-mails faster, but I now get around 250 a day. Well, a big compliment to you all comes a bit late. That was done very nicely and was fun to hear. Emmett keeps perfecting his technique on the Dobro. Thank you for your effort and your wonderful music and charisma. I hope you all will play together for a long time. May God protect you all.

[@tammyshirks6948]

Amen.. Thank you Jesus.

[@karlsandenbergh1]

Emmett Franz is incredible on that Dobro. Off course the whole band is incredible, I'm very glad I have discovered this in the last month.

[@aaronfisher3003]

Lovely....may God bless the Petersens this Christmas (Emmett too!)

[@southerngunner8007]

Thank God.there is holy music! Y’all are awesome!!!!!

[@patrickkirkby102]

This blew my mind. The talent and aesthetics of this family. Not a big fan of country, but bluegrass gets me every time.

[@DaleC1980]

One of the best versions of this song I have heard. Excellent dobro

[@DanielCPurdy]

This is the third or fourth time that I have listened to this today. Their singing and playing is absolutely full of joy!

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

I just love to start my day on such a good note! The outttakes are just the best, don't ever stop being silly and loving! It makes this crazy world a little more tolerable! God Bless you all and Merry Christmas sweeties! 💕💕🙏

[@markevans8054]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 from Chicago, WOW just WOW, what a blessing, love it all God bless ✝️ ✝️✝️✝️✝️

[@meanchiefjones]

Wow, again an example of the 'Petersen Touch'. I've never heard this song done better. Tnx Chief Bob

[@briteness]

These guys are at the top of their game. I first found the Petersens at some point this spring; again and again their music has brought light that has really helped me get through this rather dark year. Thanks to them all, and Merry Christmas everybody!

[@Liz.Newton]

Merry Christmas David! They've been such an inspiration for me too, especially the thought and quality that goes into everything they do

[@mattz8234]

Emmett adds a whole new dimension to your songs. What would you do without him?

[@lazaglider]

Aren’t you more concerned by the length of Julianne’s dress, Matt? It’ll be tattoos next!

[@virtzs]

@@lazaglider Huh?

[@mattz8234]

@@lazaglider Thank you for concern too. ;-)

[@dalebarnell4564]

@@lazaglider You sound like my dad who thought he was God"s cosmic cop always finding fault in everyone but himself. Keep your judgements to yourself.

[@lazaglider]

@@dalebarnell4564 Hi, perhaps I should clarify. Matt Zelas is known for causing stinks in these comment sections, usually referring to the immodesty of their dresswear. One such incident that sticks in the mind was when Julianne dared to wear ripped jeans, which in Matt's world meant she was one step away from tattoos and immorality. I mocked him for such claims, and although petty, I continue to do to this day. So thanks for your assumptions and judgements, but I could not care less what any of the family choose to wear in their videos. All the best, and merry christmas.

[@AARPDude]

Wonderful...

[@larthurarthur1331]

As a banjo player, thank you sooooo much for letting the banjo lead off on this one!!!