Arthur Gourounlian enlists stars for Christmas single

An All-Star Irish Lineup Rallies for the Holidays

Arthur Gourounlian has brought together a lineup of singers and the Newbridge Gospel Choir to record a Christmas charity single titled Christmas Twice a Year, rte.ie reported. Set for release on November 1, the track raises funds to support children and families cared for by the LauraLynn and Barretstown charities.

Irish Singers Lead the Festive Project

The festive project features lead vocals from Daniel O’Donnell, Una Healy, Niamh Kavanagh, and Mary Byrne.

Fatherhood and the Genesis of the Track

Proceeds from the download and streaming efforts go directly toward LauraLynn and Barretstown. Gourounlian explained that his own life as a parent shaped the creative direction of the song. Growing up in Armenia without celebrating Christmas, he wanted to establish new traditions.

Becoming a father has given Christmas a whole new meaning for me, he said. Seeing it through my children’s eyes reminds me that the greatest gifts we can give are love, kindness and time together.

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Gourounlian Aims to Support Families Through Music

Gourounlian added, I wanted to create something joyful that families could sing along to, while helping children and families who need support. He also noted, Having these amazing Irish singers and Newbridge Gospel Choir come together means so much to me. I hope this song brings a little extra happiness into people’s homes this Christmas.

Artists Lend Their Voices to the Cause

The participating artists shared enthusiasm for the collaborative holiday anthem. Daniel O’Donnell emphasized the communal spirit of the track in his remarks to the press.

Christmas is a special time for music and for bringing people together, he said. Supporting LauraLynn and Barretstown makes it all the more meaningful, and I hope people will get behind the single and help us make a difference.

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Una Healy offered similar sentiments regarding the musical collaboration.

There’s something very special about a Christmas song that makes you smile from the first listen, Una Healy said, as reported by evoke.ie. Christmas Twice A Year has that lovely festive energy, with a message about love and togetherness at its heart. As a mother, that really resonates with me, and I’m so pleased to join everyone in supporting LauraLynn and Barretstown.

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