Kelsea Ballerini and Joey Alexander Jazz Up ‘My Favorite Things’

The two artists came together for a special jazzy performance of the song during the annual CMA Country Christmas telecast and recently released the song to digital retailers.

Written by Lauren Laffer
Kelsea Ballerini and Joey Alexander Jazz Up ‘My Favorite Things’
Kelsea Ballerini at CMA Country Christmas, Photo by Donn Jones / CMA

The song was first made famous with the Broadway musical The Sound of Music and grew in popularity with Julie Andrews singing it during her portrayal of Maria in the 1965 film of the same name, but now, Kelsea Ballerini and Joey Alexander are putting their twist on the song “My Favorite Things.”

The two artists came together for a special jazzy performance of the song during the annual CMA Country Christmas telecast and recently released the song to digital retailers.

“Putting out ‘Favorite Things’ with Joey has been one of my proudest and most exciting projects and moments so far,” said Ballerini. “He is so incredibly talented and, more so, so humble. Being in the studio and listening to him play so effortlessly over and over really challenged me to be my best. I’m so excited for people to hear this!”

Added Alexander, “I got a good dose of that warm southern hospitality from the folks from Black River Records and the Nashville country music community, and performing with Kelsea Ballerini was amazing. I’m really proud of the work we’ve done and excited to share our new holiday single with the world.”

Get into the holiday spirit with the duo’s performance of “My Favorite Things” on CMA Country Christmas with the video above.

Pick up your copy of Kelsea Ballerini and Joey Alexander’s collaboration on iTunes HERE.