There’s nothing quite like seeing a child light up at the magic of Christmas. Lady A even released their own holiday song about the joy of being a parent on Christmas, called “Christmas Through Your Eyes.”
They’re not the only country stars who are keeping the focus on the kids this Christmas. Jackson Dean says he’s looking forward to getting to know the younger set of his family this year.
“My sister had a kid, my brother had a kid, and there’s about 11 of us in the immediate family now,” Jackson tells his record label, saying that after a few years of logging long hours on the road, he can’t wait to spend some quality time at home.
“I’m excited this year to see Ophelia and Tom, my niece and nephew, gettin’ and rippin’ open presents, ‘cause they’re knee-high to a stump right now,” he continues. “Probably getting to see that will be a gift enough for me.”
Brantley Gilbert’s also got kids who will be unwrapping presents on Christmas morning, though he says they’ve got simple tastes and would be just as likely to play with a “water bottle” as they would an expensive new toy.
Bikes are a big staple gift in the house: The singer’s daughter, Braylen, got a bike for her third birthday and his son, Barrett, got a four-wheeler for Christmas one year.
But it’s not just human kids who are the star of the show at the holidays. Brian Kelley and his wife, Brittney, may not have any children, but their four dogs are at the center of all their Christmas plans.
“Our dogs are our babies, and it’s always fun to kinda give ‘em some Christmas treats around that time and make it extra special for them,” the singer says.
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