New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Debbie Gibson is thrilled to announce the release of her first ever holiday album, 'Winterlicious,' on October 21, 2022. Ranging from a mix of sparkling originals and beautiful reimagined covers, Gibson has enlisted her dream team of Sean
Thomas ('The Body Remembers'/Hallmark), Fred Coury (Cinderella/Emmy award winning composer/producer), Sylvia MacCalla (Selena Gomez), Joey Melotti (Barry Manilow), Joey Finger (Donny & Marie) and musicians Lydia Ansel (electric violin) and indie artist BONZIE (accordion), to create an album that is sure to become a holiday classic. Rolling Stone stated, "'Winterlicious' caps an amazing year for Gibson."
To celebrate the album's release, Gibson will make an appearance on TalkShopLive October 17 at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can purchase autographed copies of the new album and ask her questions live.
This spirited and soulful album, Gibson's first in this genre in 36 years, features a magical collaboration with her pop soulmate Joey McIntyre, who co-wrote the new holiday anthem "Heartbreak Holiday" for those missing that special someone during the holidays. Gibson's Daddy Joe joins her on a stunning new rendition of "
White Christmas" and her infectious, up-tempo, original song "Christmas Star," which came out in 2021, is also included.
'WINTERLICIOUS' TRACKLISTING:
Let It Snow
I Wish Everyday Is Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Heartbreak Holiday duet with Joey McIntyre
The Gift
Christmas Star
Jingle Those Bells
The Candy Man
Christmas Dreams
Sleigh Ride
Jingle Bell Rock/The Christmas Song
Illuminate
White Christmas duet with Daddy Joe
Cheers !
In support of this new holiday classic, Gibson will embark on a "Winterlicious" holiday tour that will begin in California on November 25. Artist and VIP packages go on sale
September 7 and public tickets go on sale
September 9 at 10 a.m. local.
'WINTERLICIOUS' TOUR:
Friday, November 25 -
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center- Rancho Cucamonga, CA (on-sale taking place TBD)
Saturday, November 26 - Viejas Casino - Alpine, CA
Wednesday, November 30 - The Vogel - Red Bank, NJ
Thursday, December 1 - Paramount- Huntington, NY
Saturday, December 3 - Rivers Casino - Philadelphia, PA (on-sale
September 16)
Sunday, December 4 - Maryland Hall - Annapolis, MD
Wednesday, December 7 - Knight Theater - Charlotte, NC
Thursday, December 8 - Walhalla PAC - Walhalla, SC
Saturday, December 10 - Riviera Theater - Charleston, SC
Sunday, December 11 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
Thursday, December 15 - Capitol Theatre - Clearwater, FL
Friday, December 16 - Seminole Casino - Immokalee, FL
Saturday, December 17 - WJCT Studios - Jacksonville, FL
Last year, Debbie Gibson released her long-awaited 10th studio pop album 'The Body Remembers'- her first in 20 years - marking a new chapter for Gibson on her own label Stargirl Records. It is filled with a mix of modern pop hooks and upbeat club bangers along with melodic newstalgic tracks that pay homage to her earlier music.'The Body Remembers' represents all things Debbie: empowerment, living your best life, and staying #EternallyElectric. Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone stated that "Gibson paved the way for today's young female chart-toppers, from
Billie Eilish to
Olivia Rodrigo."
In June, she embarked on a solo, critically acclaimed, 15-city U.S. tour of 'The Body Remembers.' "Gibson has always recorded and performed on her own terms, and last night's show definitely had the imprint of an artist in control of her craft." -
Houston Press
Singer, songwriter, actress and producer Debbie Gibson was born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island, NY. Her 1987 debut album, Out of the Blue, went triple-platinum and launched her unparalleled career at the age of 16. The album's single "Foolish Beat" made Gibson the youngest artist to write, produce, and perform a #1 track on the Billboard Hot 100—she is still the youngest female to do so, to date. As the sole composer on each of her Top 20 singles, Gibson was recognized by ASCAP as Songwriter of the Year in 1989. She has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide and released 10 studio albums and five compilations. She continues to score chart-topping tracks, including 2020's #VegasVibe Remix from "Girls Night Out (Tracy Young Remixes)," which hit No. 4 on the Billboard Dance Club chart and UK
Music Week singles charts, and 2022's "One Step Closer (Remixes)," which reached No. 3 on the
Swiss dance charts and landed at No. 8 on the Commercial Pop MusicWeek chart in the UK. Her new album The Body Remembers promptly shot up to No. 2 on the Apple Pop Charts and achieved one million streams in its first month. Most recently, she celebrated the 35th anniversary of her debut album Out of the Blue with three sold out shows in New York City.
As a successful actress, Gibson debuted in Les Miserables on Broadway in 1992 and played
Sandy in Grease on London's West End in 1993. She performed in 17 musicals in 17 years, including the roles of Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of Cabaretwith Neil Patrick Harris. On television she has competed on "Dancing with the Stars," produced/starred in "Summer of Dreams" and its sequel "Wedding of Dreams for the Hallmark Channel, and appeared in Season 5B of the popular Netflix series "Lucifer," in a special musical episode entitled "Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam, and most recently appeared on CBS's "Secret Celebrity Renovation" with hosts Nishcelle Turner,
Boston Rob and Sabrina Soto. Gibson's latest film "The Class" with Anthony Michael Hall, Charlie Gillespie (Julie and the Phantoms), Lyric Ross (This is Us),
Hanna Kepple (Cobra Kai), Colin McCalla (Ruthless), written and directed by Nicholas Celozzi is out
September 9.
