Being from rural Kentucky, I've heard this song all my life. But I've never heard it done more beautifully. The harmony is sensational. What wonderful musicians. Stumbling on this song tonight made my whole Christmas. God bless you all.
Being from (and living in) The Netherlands I couldn't agree more ! Hallelujah and Amen ! Merry Christmas in 2020 and stay safe, stay indoors (if possible) !
Not religious, grew up in OK a lot of life, lived in the NYC area forever. The holder I get the more I appreciate this story of redemption and hope and I've always loved how everyone from the Appalachians (I include Adirondacks, Allegheny Mountains and the entire ridge all the way down) have expressed these thoughts and hopes.
This a song of the true Star of Christmas. BeautifulStar of Bethelem. Jesus is our Star and will shine brighter and brighter until He comes to take us home
🙏💕😭" Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
Grew up in midwest (Chicago) German Background and music but any genre sung from the heart and soul at this time of year touches my heart. As I grow older my music tastes expand and I just appreciate good music from anywhere. Merry Christmas
I found this song forever ago and recently went in search for it but couldn't remember what group sang/played it so well. This is by far my favorite version, so glad I found the video again!
Mark is such a wonderfully unassuming player, always sharing the stage. Good to see his kids playing with him! Like so many other bands. And Carrie Rodgriquez too? Yes!
This is the first time I have come across this beautiful version, I have been listening to bluegrass for at least 50 years and on You-Tube for several years and am amazed that I have not heard this before, But I sure am glad that I did. wonderful. Kevin
You expect beauty from Mark O'Connor's fiddle playing and this is certainly a fine example! I love the harmonizing with the young musicians, too. I'm proud that Mark is actually from the Pacific Northwest, though. (You'd think he was Appalachian born.)
LYRICS Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem Shinning far through shadows dimmed Giving the life for those who long have gone on Guiding the wise men on their way Unto the place where Jesus lay Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on Oh beautiful star the hope of light Guiding the pilgrims through the night Over the mountains 'till the break of dawn Into the land of perfect day It will give out a lovely ray Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on Oh beautiful star (beautiful, beautiful star) of Bethlehem Star of Bethlehem Shine upon us until the glory dawn Give us a lamp to light the way Unto the land of perfect day Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on Oh beautiful star the hope, the grace For the redeem of good and blessed Yonder in glory when the crowd is one Jesus is now the star divine Brighter and brighter he will shine Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on Songwriters: Al Phipps
Mark O'Connor Band. His daughter, & son (mandolin). Says published in 2014 but it's the 2019 Christmas tour.... ? Not sure how that glitch happened...? Anyway, I live in Yakima, WA. I would have gone to see these guys when they were here (12-5-2019) if I'd have known. I remember Mark from way back. Sure sorry I missed them.
Mark O'Connor, the one who posted this, is a fantastic award winning (very shy) violin/ fiddle player. Now I see this is his band & his daughter! What a beautiful voice. I think he raised her right. Wonder if those are his sons. (Just checked, one is his son. AND, I see they were in Yakima, WA 12-5-19. That's where I am! I didn't know or I'd have gone to that! I remember Mark from way back when he was backing some of the best on their recordings. Sure sorry I missed them when they were here!)
Retailers have very little, if any control of what is played in their stores. Most of it comes from a music service that is piped into the stores. Even if a retailer wants to control their background music, then they are solely responsible for paying the royalties on the music. Besides, see if you can find the above recording available from any music source. Because of audio recording and editing "know how" I have this song now in a music library for personal use.
@@gearshifterg9756 always learning. big box store I worked for for a dozen years had tapeloops employees could choose from. One night shift they played RiverDance nonstop until all our eyes were crossing LOL they play the same Holiday loops even now and it makes me want to leave the store.
Did I just stumble upon the actual Mark O'Connor's UA-cam page? I'm talking about the musician who has more talent than most people would know what to do with. If so that's really cool!
Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜💖💞💜💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,
Merry Christmas and Gods blessing to those who stumble on this. December 2022 Olympia WA.
thanks, same to you
From Canada I would like to thank the US for all the Christmas music. You'll never know how much all this means to me.
Beautiful!!!! Carrollton,Ga. 12/19/2023
Praise be to that baby that was born to us and became the man that gave his life for a SINNER such as I.
I love when good bands sing the praises of Jesus.
I prefer a life without dogma.
Ya , saya juga suka
Being from rural Kentucky, I've heard this song all my life. But I've never heard it done more beautifully. The harmony is sensational. What wonderful musicians. Stumbling on this song tonight made my whole Christmas. God bless you all.
Being from (and living in) The Netherlands I couldn't agree more ! Hallelujah and Amen !
Merry Christmas in 2020 and stay safe, stay indoors (if possible) !
I’m from eastern kentucky and I’ve a lot of versions of this song and this is one of the best
Not religious, grew up in OK a lot of life, lived in the NYC area forever. The holder I get the more I appreciate this story of redemption and hope and I've always loved how everyone from the Appalachians (I include Adirondacks, Allegheny Mountains and the entire ridge all the way down) have expressed these thoughts and hopes.
@@badground3534 I'm from Salyersville. I don't live there anymore though.
This a song of the true Star of Christmas. BeautifulStar of Bethelem. Jesus is our Star and will shine brighter and brighter until He comes to take us home
That star returns this Christmas
Beautiful Star 🌟 of my life. Thank you Jesus.
Beautiful song, sung perfectly for our perfect Savior. Merry Christmas everyone!!
I don't just like this song, I LOVE it!
This is the best version I have heard. Absolutely love it
This is my new all-time favorite Christmas song. I do not remember ever hearing this, but I absolutely love it, and I love this version of it...
🙏💕😭" Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
Amen
This always makes me think of my Mamaw and Papaw. They had beautiful voices and loved this song! ❤
Praise your Holy name Jesus !! I LOVE YOU JESUS YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING.. AMEN..❤🤲🙏🙌👐
I’m from eastern kentucky this cover is amazing . It reminds of when I was a kid listening to my papaw
Awesome song for this time of year. AMEN.
Grew up in midwest (Chicago) German Background and music but any genre sung from the heart and soul at this time of year touches my heart. As I grow older my music tastes expand and I just appreciate good music from anywhere.
Merry Christmas
Plus my parents are gone but when I hear the song it reminds me of them thank you for playing the song love you guys
Thank an praise God for the singers ❤
It just don't get no better.......Bravo and encore!!!!!!
Real music from the heart. Love it.
From Paintsville Ky. Singing with you. Gonna sing this version in church
Not only do they have a great band but she has a beautiful voice !!
SIMPLY AWESOME!!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD.
Faith rises.... Glory!
Amazing Amazing! God bless you all. This made my day when nothing else was going right.
DECEMBER 25 2019 MERRY CHRISTMAS & GBY ALL FROM OCALA FLORIDA
I found this song forever ago and recently went in search for it but couldn't remember what group sang/played it so well. This is by far my favorite version, so glad I found the video again!
Amen
Mark is such a wonderfully unassuming player, always sharing the stage. Good to see his kids playing with him! Like so many other bands. And Carrie Rodgriquez too? Yes!
Absolutely beautiful. Version of this. Song. Heavenly sung
Beautiful 🎶🎶
Thank you so much. Beautiful sing and play
Merry Christmas to all 2019
Beautiful !!!!Beautiful!!!
majestic song to Jesus!
My name is Lori and I love 💕 this song cause my cousin plays it on his 🪕 he's autistic and he's so talented that's why I love this song.
❤️ beyond beautiful
Just beautiful!!!
A wonderful rendition of this Christmas song!
Beautiful song and I just live it.
amazing song 😇😇😇😇
Love this song so much!!
Beautiful !!!!
BEAUTIFUL!
Perfection! Love this song..❤ beautiful singing. Thank you!
Beautiful version of my all time favorite Christmas song.
Cia's got such an incredible voice; could listen to her for days on end
WOW, BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU. LOVE ❤️ IT. MERRY Christmas 🎄 🎁
Beautiful singing. Love this song.
Beautiful song....beautiful girl....beautiful voice...and the fiddle ain't bad either
This song brings back memories. It is so pretty!
Stacie
Purely wonderful!!!
Great job. Done beautifully.
Hearing this for first time on Christmas Eve 2017. Thank you.
This is the first time I have come across this beautiful version, I have been listening to bluegrass for at least 50 years and on You-Tube for several years and am amazed that I have not heard this before, But I sure am glad that I did. wonderful. Kevin
Just got to listen to that again!
Once more!
Mark! Thanks for the posting of this beautiful song,
Beautiful performance! Excellent!
You expect beauty from Mark O'Connor's fiddle playing and this is certainly a fine example! I love the harmonizing with the young musicians, too. I'm proud that Mark is actually from the Pacific Northwest, though. (You'd think he was Appalachian born.)
It does not get any better then this! Thank you so much!
LYRICS
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem
Shinning far through shadows dimmed
Giving the life for those who long have gone on
Guiding the wise men on their way
Unto the place where Jesus lay
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Oh beautiful star the hope of light
Guiding the pilgrims through the night
Over the mountains 'till the break of dawn
Into the land of perfect day
It will give out a lovely ray
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Oh beautiful star (beautiful, beautiful star) of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem
Shine upon us until the glory dawn
Give us a lamp to light the way
Unto the land of perfect day
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Oh beautiful star the hope, the grace
For the redeem of good and blessed
Yonder in glory when the crowd is one
Jesus is now the star divine
Brighter and brighter he will shine
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Oh beautiful star of Bethlehem shine on
Songwriters: Al Phipps
Our Grandfather R.Fisher Boyce was the songwriter. Not A Phillip. Thanks for posting it.
she is just great .such a wonderful job singing this song .she pretty as well
Mr. Bluegrass hard to beat pretty women who can sing, too!
Lovely performance good singing and great band as well!
We heard them in Oxford, Alabama Monday night. Great music.
I heard this first time by E Harris many years ago, and this is matching in performing and beatyness.
I enjoy this song and the music thank you for the video.
You just gotta love Cia Cherryholmes !!!!
great song love it Knoxville TN.
wow, she is fantastic!
Love it all, thanks for sharing
Christmas music in Bluegrass. Mighty pretty.
Os
Wonderful!!
Merry Christmas..
Breautiful !!
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
Amazing.
NICE!!! Love it 👏🏻💖‼️
very Awesome
An Appalachian Christmas tour 2014 coming December around the country!
Absolutely awesome....... thanx for posting ! Christmas greetings from The Netherlands.
Merry Christ-mas all. 2019.
Mark O'Connor Band. His daughter, & son (mandolin).
Says published in 2014 but it's the 2019 Christmas tour.... ? Not sure how that glitch happened...?
Anyway, I live in Yakima, WA. I would have gone to see these guys when they were here (12-5-2019) if I'd have known. I remember Mark from way back. Sure sorry I missed them.
2014 or 2019... maybe they sang it twice? Most performers do the same songs many times.
❤️
Thank you
MAN............They are really good! Don't know who they are but would love to know.
It's the great Mark O'Connor and his daughter. Check out the info under the video ("see more").
Mark O'Connor, the one who posted this, is a fantastic award winning (very shy) violin/ fiddle player. Now I see this is his band & his daughter! What a beautiful voice. I think he raised her right. Wonder if those are his sons. (Just checked, one is his son. AND, I see they were in Yakima, WA 12-5-19. That's where I am! I didn't know or I'd have gone to that! I remember Mark from way back when he was backing some of the best on their recordings. Sure sorry I missed them when they were here!)
This is a beautiful version of the song. My favorite remains Maybelle Carter’s autoharp version, but this is a close section.
lets give the fiddle player some credit as well .She is very good and a very pretty woman.
so tired of the same songs played by retailers, they should have songs like this
Retailers have very little, if any control of what is played in their stores. Most of it comes from a music service that is piped into the stores.
Even if a retailer wants to control their background music, then they are solely responsible for paying the royalties on the music. Besides, see if you can find the above recording available from any music source. Because of audio recording and editing "know how" I have this song now in a music library for personal use.
@@gearshifterg9756 always learning. big box store I worked for for a dozen years had tapeloops employees could choose from. One night shift they played RiverDance nonstop until all our eyes were crossing LOL they play the same Holiday loops even now and it makes me want to leave the store.
🌟💕❤️
Did I just stumble upon the actual Mark O'Connor's UA-cam page? I'm talking about the musician who has more talent than most people would know what to do with. If so that's really cool!
2nd only to Emmylou's version!
Who are the rest of the Band members in this video? Thanks
Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜💖💞💜💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,
When I heard this lady begin to sing I thought it was Alison Krauss. Such a beautiful voice.
who is the lady singing
I think the females are from the Cherryholmes band
what is her name ? great voice.
Cia Cherryholmes
Is this Cia Cherryholmes??
Yes, it's written in the description.
@@buildstoys Yeah, I saw that AFTER I asked. Heck, she's got a unique voice that stands out. Unmistakeable.
Idaho Bluegrass Association sent me