He, too, loves what Christmas music does. "Certain songs transport you immediately to childhood, to the magic of Christmas morning, and the innocence of the season. It almost feels as if the music cleanses the spirit."

That's exactly what Hansen hopes for this CD. "We're trying to say a lot. And it all comes from the heart." Of all the CDs he's worked on, "this one may be the most dear to my heart. It has my flavor, my stamp, my influences all over it, as well as those of the artists. It is a team effort. IMS is a team, and we like to do team things."

Other artists appearing on the CD are Barry Hansen, Michael Dowdle, Tanya Barkdull, Jessie Clark Funk, Todd McCabe, April Moriarty, Josh Campbell, Joy Gardner, Stephanie Breinholt, Tammy Simister Robinson and Roger Hoffman.

"Night of Nights" is also available as a songbook, with music suitable for solos and choirs.

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