Neil Diamond fans will be tapping a reminder for Saturday, December 17 into their phones. Westwood One is making the one-hour Neil Diamond Christmas special “Acoustic Christmas” available for broadcast that day. The special features music from Diamond’s new Christmas album Acoustic Christmas as well as Christmas stories and memories from the artist, along with renditions of holiday classics. The special is available to radio stations for download beginning Wednesday, December 14, through Westwood One.
Susan Stephens, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Westwood One Division – Music & Entertainment, said: “We are excited and honored to share the joy of Neil Diamond’s “Acoustic Christmas” one-hour special with stations and listeners. “Acoustic Christmas” is the perfect complement to Neil Diamond’s wonderful new Christmas album of the same name and showcases music from the album featuring acoustic renderings of holiday classics and new original songs by Neil. His personal Christmas stories and memories create a warm and intimate listening experience that will be a holiday programming highlight for stations across the U.S.”
Scot Kirk, Vice President, Production – Music Formats/Shows/NBC Sports Radio, Westwood One said: “”It was a pleasure and a thrill to sit with Neil Diamond and discuss his personal memories and stories. Our “Acoustic Christmas” special will touch the holiday hearts of listeners all across the country.”
Diamond will kick off The 50 Year Anniversary World Tour on April 7, 2017, in Fresno, CA.
