December 30 in the twelve days of Christmas doesn’t seem to have a strong or consistent theme. The Holy Family, a saint or so get a mention, but nothing really stands out. This song is Jesus, King Of Angels by Fernando Ortega. This version has accompanying vocals by Alison Krauss. With all my heart I …

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Down In The Valley To Pray recorded with vocals by Doc Watson who brought the song to contemporary notice and Alison Krauss who brought it to prominence on the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. This album features an accomplished grouping of instrumentalists, but on this song its the lyrics, harmonies, and vocals that carry …

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