“We had a blast getting into the holiday spirit and making this song with our friends Switchfoot and JUDAH. We thought it’d be fun to record it Traveling Wilburys-style with each singer sharing the lead and we love how you can hear each band’s unique influence in the track. We’ve all been friends for a very long time but this was one of the most fun things we’ve ever done together," shared NEEDTOBREATHE “Christmas songs have always held a special place in my heart. Feelings of nostalgia come flooding back whenever I hear them. So when the opportunity to write a Christmas tune with some of our friends in NEEDTOBREATHE and JUDAH. we knew we had to give it a shot. And we’re so stoked we did,” adds Jon Foreman of Switchfoot “Christmas songs come with great memories and time with family. I was so stoked to get a chance to write this song with heroes of mine that have become close friends. We hope ‘Hometown Christmas’ feels like a warm hug to you and your loved ones throughout these holidays,” concludes JUDAH. Watch this fun behind the scenes video now: Since 1998, NEEDTOBREATHE have quietly emerged as a dynamic force in rock music, topping the charts, selling out historic venues, and generating hundreds of millions of streams to date. The band have gathered one platinum single, four gold singles, and a gold album. Along the way, “Multiplied” notched their first GRAMMY® nomination. Simultaneously, they performed to sold out crowds at arenas and amphitheaters coast to coast. San Diego’s alt rock quintet Switchfoothas been continually breaking musical barriers in their 20+ career. They have sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their eleven studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning ‘Hello Hurricane’), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles and have had songs in numerous TV shows and movies. They have also performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. JUDAH. is the surfacing of a compelling and raw journey of Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion, Pink Laundry), expressed through shouts of praise and tumultuous reflection. Not only does he have a story to tell but has been gifted with an honest ability to connect with people through music. JUDAH. is unapologetically authentic and straightforward, ripping through the layers of stigma and discomfort. Next, do people who are tone-deaf hear music differently?
