Danny Gokey Releases New Christmas Single "Lift Up Your Eyes"

By Timothy Yap Sep 28, 2015 05:49 AM EDT

On October 16th, Danny Gokey will release a collection of holiday songs entitled Christmas Is Here. Produced by award-winning music legend Keith Thomas (Burt Bacharach, Amy Grant, The Jam), Christmas Is Here infuses Danny's soulful sound into many of the classic songs of the holidays that will make this anticipated holiday album a fan favorite for years to come.

"My fans have been asking for a Christmas album for years, telling me my voice would be perfect for these songs. Everyone had their favorite songs that they wanted me to include, so we tried to get in as many as possible," says Danny. "I'm really proud of the way it turned out. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year and it's really fun to be able to share it with my fans in this way!"

The lead single from the festive debut is "Lift Up Your Eyes." "Lift Up Your Eyes," a new classic - written by Danny - that can stand alongside holiday favorites thanks to a voice that catapulted Danny into the homes of millions.Other holiday favorites such as "White Christmas" and "Mary, Did You Know?" are also included in the new set.

When you pre-order the album now on iTunes, you'll receive an instant download of "Lift Up Your Eyes," which can also be heard below.