Artist: Donna King
Project Title: Song Of Noel
Label: Journey Records
Producers: Zane and Donna King

I first heard of Donna King when I was introduced a few years ago to a group called Hope’s Call.  Immediately, I fell in love with her voice. As we fast forward to today, Donna is a well-respected producer and business woman in the Southern Gospel Music Industry.  However, she is also still a very talented singer and this talented soprano vocalist has just released a solo Christmas recording titled “Song Of Noel.”

The project begins with a wonderful version of the classic Christmas carol, “Joy To The World.”  What a great way to begin a Christmas project by talking about the joy to the world that came when Christ was born!  This is a catchy version of this song that will continue to keep going through your head long after you have quit listening to the project.  The next song on the project is “Little Altar Boy” and this song has one of those hauntingly beautiful melodies.  Donna does a splendid job singing the song as well!  Donna is also a songwriter and she collaborates with Rachel Morgan Perry on “Heaven Came To Earth.”  I love this song and the message is awesome as well as it speaks of Heaven of coming to earth on Christmas and when it did He brought salvation and so much more!

It seems there are a number of songs at Christmas time that are written from the perspective of Mary.  “Give Me This Night” is one of those songs and the sentiment of the song is a beautiful one.  There are many classic Christmas songs that everyone knows and “My Favorite Things” is probably considered one of them.  Donna does a great job singing this classic song that speaks of some of our favorite things about Christmas and the Christmas Season!  The title song of the project is “Song Of Noel.”  This song was written by Donna, along with her husband, Zane King.  The song is a beautiful one which tells the real, wonderful message of Christmas as well as any song I have ever heard!

Another beautiful Christmas carol is next and Donna lends her wonderful soprano voice to “Silent Night.”  Of course, we all know that song but this simple, melodic arrangement is simply outstanding and it will be appreciated by all who hear it.  Another Donna King and Rachel Morgan Perry song is next as Donna sings “Christmas Instead.”  I do love the message of this great song as it reminds us of what is really important to celebrate at Christmas time.  “Ave Maria” is a true classic song for any soprano singer to sing at Christmas time.  This is an excellent version of this song turned in by Donna.  She has the perfect voice for the song and she showcases it well in this song.  Donna closes out this project with “O Holy Night.”  Now, I remember this song from Hope’s Call Christmas Project and it was excellent on there but I believe this version might even exceed that one.  Incredible job on this amazing song from Donna!!!!!

This project is absolutely amazing!  Donna seems to have a voice that lends itself to Christmas music very well!  There are ten wonderful songs on this project and all of them are performed nearly perfect!  The song selection and production is top-notch as well!  My favorite songs from this project are “Joy To The World,” “Christmas Instead” and “Heaven Came To Earth.”  Donna is a wonderfully talented vocalist and writer and proves both of them time and time again on this project.  The project also will have a broad based appeal as fans of Southern Gospel Music and fans of a more progressive style will equally love it.  If you love good Christmas Music, sung by a very talented vocalist, I am proud to recommend this project to you!  For more information on Donna, visit www.donnakingmusic.com.