Ricky Skaggs - New Star Shining

[@landyachtfan79]

A BEAUTIFUL Ricky Skaggs/James Taylor duet about the true meaning of Christmas.

[@genechow6510]

This may be the most underrated Christmas songs of all time! "Beautiful" just isn't enough to describe this precious song!

[@brynmiller4232]

I love this song and I love James Taylor and Ricky Skaggs. Because Bethlehem is not being permitted to celebrate Christmas or have any Christmas lights I am determined to play this song and Beautiful Star of Bethlehem as often as I can this season and every Christmas thereafter-to be sure my family does not forget that God sent the star to show the Magi where to go and honor Jesus as "King of the Jews" Whether you are in Bethlehem or not ,keep Yeshua(Jesus) in your heart this day and every day.. God protect and bless Israel ,and the USA-Merry Christmas to all whose heart and mind are open to Jesus as Messiah, and Happy Birthday to our dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ .

[@LowfaySites-v3h]

That's so beautiful of you to do let's all remember them in our hearts as this holiday season is coming up on us Christmas is not all about gifts it's absolutely peace,happiness,and most of all the love that we have as a whole family because in gods eye we are all family to each other in one way or another. Bless you and your family on this up and coming holiday season may all your blessings come true to each and let's not forget about those who are less fortunate in our own country also for they are human and just had bad luck at one time or another either from divorce, parents passing away and a family member being money hungry and keeping everything for them self to almost anything that's imaginable. So lets keep them in our prayers also if able to find a way to bring peace and happiness to them .

[@angelusa73]

ILOVED Ricky Skaggs for the longest time when did not even know he was such a wonderful country singer. The two of them sing the most beautiful song and I am super happy to be able to understand every word of it after the long journey that brought me to the US where I FINALLY learned what life and LOVE are about. Wonderful meaningful song. Angela Umbria Italy :)

[@levijones3005]

They have such beautiful harmony together! My favorite Christmas song also!

[@toddcooper4591]

If that doesn’t give you goosebumps you have no soul !!

[@georgefleenor5446]

This song always touches my heart and shows God's true love

[@donnafromcape]

I don't consider this just a Christmas song! This song is indeed about our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, but...It tells the story of His birth, too. It's a beautiful song that touches my heart everytime I hear it! Thanx for posting it!!!

[@twopeasinapod3718]

Two of my favorite singers together. Beautiful!

[@terrymitchell316]

Beautiful...!!!!!!!

[@jimmycollette9209]

Two of the best. I would love to hear them do it today in 2022.

[@2dogsaf]

One december night years ago I was driving with a friend who wasn't afan of JT at the time.this song came on the radio.he recognized Ricky right off but didn't believe me when I said it was JT singing with him.The rest is history.he's been a fan ever since.

[@AnitaMichael-z2g]

What a beautiful song sung by two wonderful men ❤😊

[@tessarichelle13]

I've been trying to find a song to sing at church this Christmas, I think I found it!♥

[@marshalllaw5551]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I love it. The true meaning of Christmas

[@msmithrandir561]

The blending of these 2 amazing voices of very different men just makes me smile

[@shhs1977]

God never kicked anyone to hell and never will! The choice is yours .He loves you so much he chose to sacrifice his only Son so that you could Choose him as savior or Choose to go to hell.The new star is still shining and the invite is still there. Be certain by not accepting him you've made your choice!

[@TeresaHelms]

Amen

[@bubbabrown1977]

"New Star Shining" by Ricky Skaggs with James Taylor has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs. I think about it every year and every time I hear it, it really moves me. Merry Christmas to all and God Bless us, everyone!!!

[@rebeccamyers3296]

John Hall of Orleans and his ex wife Johanna are the writers of this song.

[@jennyhart749]

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[@chris2302]

I love this song. My Dad, Sister, and I sang this in the Christmas worship service at Church one year.

[@Fox1nDen]

awesome Christmas song, this should be playing in the stores instead of that junk we have heard millions of times.

[@matthewguilliom6933]

The greatest country Christmas standard ever! And an honorable mention to Rhonda Vincent's first Christmas album!

[@msmithrandir561]

I Love this it's 30 yrs old.....The voices are a beautiful blend...Don't you think?

[@jeffrepinski616]

Two of the best voices and they know they sound wonderful together in perfect harmony

[@ganderse4253]

I agree with you!

[@jimbusby3078]

I remember the night they released it. At the time, CMT only showed videos. I WEPT! I have it earmarked on my computer and listen to it WEEKLY!! GOD IS SO GOOD!

[@01baxie]

I was home on leave from bootcamp when this song came out . Fell in love with this song then and still love it today. Has always gave me goosebumps. I listen to it year round.

[@ganderse4253]

This is still one of my favorite songs - it can bring tears to my eyes.

[@allisonk.222]

Such a joy discovering this last year. Ricky Scaggs performed this at First Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA last year.

[@allisonk.222]

*Skaggs

[@allisonk.222]

Skaggs.

[@Big_Daddy_CorkUSMC]

Absolute favorite song around Christmas time. James Taylor and Ricky what a great sound! I spoke to Ricky Skaggs years ago at a gig I was a little star struck because i respected him so much.

[@countrymusic30]

I Wish more Christmas songs were like this one.

[@leeandbk]

One year I searched far and wide for the CD this song was on. It wasn't on a Christmas CD. Finally found it at a little hole in the wall gas station that just happen to sell older CD's. They had 2 left and I bought both of them. One for me and the other for a friend. I'm not sure it was ever meant to be a Christmas song but it is my favorite.

[@kevinashby3784]

Great song from a classic and timeless musician. Great man too. Thanks Ricky.

[@ColdCorner49]

Good grief - voices blend like magic. 💙

[@holytrinitycathedral9532]

Love this song! James Taylor has one of the smoothest voices ever! And Ricky Skaggs is a great talent as well.

[@RAIDER72761]

This has to be the greatest Christmas song ever. I have loved it for many years. I play it over and over every Christmas. Rick and James make a great duo!

[@SeanVala]

Who's still watching at 2020 Christmas?

[@levijones3005]

Love this song the harmonies they have are excellent!!

[@mimi19501974]

One of my all time Christmas favorites. Ricky Skaggs and James Taylor, good mix.

[@qasion]

I was new immigrant when I saw this on TV, such time and memories of my early days in the USA.

[@lindafields4613]

One of the very best ever. I am so unbelievably touched each time I listen to their voices carrying the story of our Savior's birth. We are blessed that they did this song together.

[@keithirvine6120]

Lind

[@dpp-ej2gc]

2 legends OMG!

[@rebeccamyers3296]

John Hall of the band Orleans and his ex wife Johanna are the writers of this song.

[@rossheikkila6959]

i grew up listening to these two. Beautiful Music.

[@teresamay6981]

I love this christmas 🎄 song 🎵 this is the first time I've been blessed to hear it god bless you both this is what christmas is really about 💯💯🙏🙏

[@LowfaySites-v3h]

This is one of his best song i thought he ever did personally

[@1948drut]

God blessed these boys with great voices and we are blessed to be able to hear them

[@larryholder]

It was a tape of this song loaned to me by a friend way back in 1987 that inspired me to write another Christmas song, "More Than a Child". Thank you, RIcky and James, for singing such a beautiful tune.

[@KateMcT]

My all time favorite Christmas song! It's religious without being overt about it. Beautiful!

[@mikevaluska7313]

Awesome song by two Masters of their craft simply beautiful harmonies. Thank you for posting this. Have a blessed Holiday Season.

[@RCROSSH]

I remember I recorded this from the radio on a cassette tape....I´m getting old..

[@charlessherwood3288]

A wonderful joint venture in one of the most beautiful Christmas songs every written.

[@sporttiger1766]

HOW AM I JUST NOW HEARING THIS?

[@ohioscott]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!

[@msmithrandir561]

THIS IS FANTASTIC I SAW IT ON CMT IN 1990 and am THRILLED TO SEE IT STILL THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[@lalengmawii1490]

I love very much the voice of Ricky I'm listening at 30yrs back

[@PocoPortillo]

James Taylor and Ricky Skaggs go way back. Ricky played fiddle and mandolin on the Mud Slide Slim album for Taylor. Two country boys that can tell a good story...you can't beat that.

[@countrymusic30]

In a way this song could apply to the whole year because it says "IF WE WANT FIND IT I KNOW WE ALWAYS WILL, BECAUSE THAT NEW STAR IS SHINING FOR US STILL"

[@musicianforjesus]

I love this song. One of my favorites from a rare album of Rickys

[@kenaustin9874]

"The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear?" Psalm 27: 1a Thank you Ricky Skaggs and James Taylor for singing "because that New Star is shining for us still (if we want to find it)" Great song still these many years later!

[@msmithrandir561]

Yep

[@believer936]

A beautiful song by two of the greats.. My gosh, look how young they were!

[@msmithrandir561]

1999 is when CMT aired it....I am so greatful they put it up after all this time

[@firecrackerhoot]

I watch this at least every Christmas and in between. What a showcase of talent

[@margaretwilson1539]

Lovely song. 💙

[@msmithrandir561]

This video has blown me away ever since I saw it over 24 years ago How 2 such different styles of music can come together and create this staggering sound.....My most favorite Christmas song

[@Sandyzmuzic4ever]

I miss this....

[@LindaJ3433]

They could sing the phonebook and it would still sound good. This was my late husband's favorite song to play at holiday season, video included. Song was written by John Hall from an 80's rock band whose name escapes me at the moment. He also recorded it but I like this version best. Ed: the group was Orleans and who knew a former US Democratic representative.

[@anthonyhawk5977]

This song can put a tear in my eye.

[@ehrlacher112]

Pure magic! This was written by John Hall (of the band Orleans) and his wife Johanna....Orleans' version of this is also wonderful!

[@samzucchini3430]

Yes! Give the songwriters credit.

[@jonnamergel95]

very nice..ricky skaggs and james taylor from the epic album Loves gonna get ya! 1986

[@kent37184]

Wow. Glad this got posted. Awesome song

[@dwaynesalter4373]

This a beautiful song done by Ricky and James you don"t know me !! but i know you brother"s god bless you both !! i just wish i was there to play the keyboard's and do the harmony"s i"m very good !! god given talent !!! love you both i just wish i was up there with you !!!! Dwayne Salter !! Thank"s for everything !!!

[@33elvis]

Boy … Ricky could sure rock the hairdo!

[@tarheelinnashville]

This was one of my Mom's favorite Christmas songs. I love it too. * Isn't it strange to see James Taylor sing without a guitar?

[@rienzied]

We always perform this at Christmas in our church... such a lovely down to earth song..

[@happiness3064]

Beautiful

[@leannfitz120]

love this song

[@codydillon3829]

Beautiful song!

[@SaveOurSouls11]

Thanks for finding this. It's my favorite Christmas/life songs.

[@katemctiernan7167]

All time favorite Chirstmas song

[@dgrichmondbc]

I'm not a big Christmas guy but this song helps me enjoy it a little bit every year,

[@KateMcT]

My all time favorite Christmas song!

[@garrettreed4641]

The best song 2 play all year round christmas especially the day our lord and savior was born (jesus)

[@Mjollnir50]

They were awesome together. Wish we had more tunes up from that session.

[@rskloanman]

They should do more Duos. they sound great together.

[@drewwhitehead7646]

Love this song.

[@portraitofsorrow7803]

Thank God for Jesus! Thank you Father, all the glory you have!

[@howlnwolf59]

Great message!!! Have love it since I first heard it.

[@mackmccoy894]

One of my favorite songs!!

[@jrtanedo6130]

Amen!

[@danvincent4130]

Penny indeed.. what a perfect match!

[@335plyr]

This song was written by John and Johanna Hall. John Hall was one of the founding members of the band Orleans. You can hear the 'Orleans' influence in the harmonies Ricky and James achieve here.

[@dorinatimberlake6873]

the true meaning of Christmas...

[@qasion]

It's a myth, like Jesus depicted in blue eyes, blond, and beautiful, guess what, he was form the Middle East where dark features are the dominant genes, how fucking hilarious, people are really that naive and shallow. But I guess it's your right to like fantasies.

[@algallego]

Jesus isn't a fantasy, but people's depiction of Him can be quite inaccurate many times. I don't believe he's a beautiful red-headed, blue-eyed Catholic Irishman!

[@jimberlygridder183]

great great

[@zviskovic9394]

Matthew 2 :9-11 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down.

[@benschlechter]

This song is wonderful and is touching. Btw James Taylor's hair is all but gone. Hair today, gone tomorrow!

[@ADRIKALOBO]

❤

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

i wrote one called Born to save us all. everyone that hears it says that they love songs his birth.

[@tovarisch2788]

Don't forget to credit the composers, John Hall and Johanna Hall of the band Orleans.

[@danielpeppler1717]

Yes.

[@msmithrandir561]

+Daniel Peppler where Daniel where ?

[@danielpeppler1717]

Hi

[@bfsgman]

+Daniel Peppler Damn Daniel!

[@levijones3005]

😊

[@ADRIKALOBO]

Linda canção.

[@kacikhalifa8580]

My grandfather, Henry Franklin, co-wrote this song. :)

[@dgrichmondbc]

+Kaci Khalifa Please pass along my gratitude to him. Absolutely beautiful. I was lucky enough to be working for Ricky's record label when it was released.

[@cwcollins9529]

That is awesome! I can’t remember the first time I heard this song, but it’s been my favorite ever since!!! Please tell him thanks!

[@MrBobaloo22]

Actually, this song was written by John Hall (who started the band Orleans) and Johanna Hall.

[@johncox9664]

Yes he did

[@allisonk.222]

John and Johanna Hall wrote this. The best rendition is this 1987 duet.

[@BigHeartedMan65]

Kaci Khalifa ,your Grand Father is John Hall ? He and his wife wrote this song

[@lorijaeger3216]

So beautiful! Is this song available for purchase anywhere?

[@brandwashburn2478]

+Lori Jaeger: New Star Shining is the last track on the Ricky Skaggs album "Love's Gonna Get Ya!" (1986) You might also like "Somebody's Prayin'" on his "My Father's Son" album (1991) You can find either album on CD on Amazon.com or eBay. These were vinyl albums when they were released, so CDs are harder to find. Make sure you get the CD (unless you have a nice turntable for vinyl records.......anybody else remember those?) Cheers and good luck!

[@lorijaeger3216]

I’ve enjoyed your music since around 1980 or so, dang that dates me!

[@dalemutter789]

Awesome - So Well Done and both So Young - Only (1) step better would be James Taylor would have had his guitar..........

[@jeffery2011able]

jesus is KING