If you’ve been hesitant to put up your Christmas tree, sway to Sinatra beneath the lights, or daydream about coming home to a glowing fireplace and a pile of presents, this might be the sprinkle of Christmas spirit you need. Unveiling her first festive track, pop singer-songwriter Casey McQuillen arrives on December’s doorstep with the magical “Christmas Morning (I’ll Be Home)” – a nostalgic ode to the season’s timeless warmth and the joy of returning home to wake up on Christmas morning, all year round.
Sleigh bells and cinematic strings introduce a shimmer of a modern-day Christmas classic – knowingly referenced in the lyrics themselves as Casey paints the sparkling scene: “Dancing ‘round the fireplace glow / you spin Nat King Cole / warm from mulled wine.” It’s the kind of song that transports you straight into the heart of beloved Christmas films like Miracle on 34th Street or Elf: cosy, sentimental, and capturing the exact feeling of Christmas morning – the kind of magic that lingers long after childhood.
Casey’s voice – steady, sincere, and brimming with emotion – effortlessly carries the wonder and joy of the holiday season, introducing a touch of vintage charm to her sound. The track feels dusted with quiet magic, like snow settling on the ground: instant, comforting, and undeniably festive.
Rounding out a remarkable year of sold-out European tours supporting the likes of Anastacia, a run of critically-acclaimed htis including “Good” and “Better Than This,” and the continued momentum of her Anti-Bullying initiative, The You Matter Tour – her uplifting school concert series – “Christmas Morning (I’ll Be Home)” arrives as the perfect icing on the Christmas cake. And we’ll certainly be coming back for more.
