“WE’RE NOT JUST SINGING CHRISTMAS, WE’RE BREAKING IT!”

The Red Clay Strays Just Shattered Every Expectation With Their Grit-Soaked, Soul-Packed Take On “Please Come Home For Christmas” That Has Fans Calling Them The Future CMA Legends Live On National TV

The moment they hit the stage, you could feel it—the air thick with tension, every note dripping with raw emotion. Brandon’s gravelly voice slices through the room, haunting and alive all at once, while the band wraps around him like a slow-burning storm you can’t look away from. It’s vintage, it’s dangerous, it’s completely mesmerizing.

Fans are erupting online, saying this is the performance that proves the whispers were right: these guys are destined for the big stage, and the world might just be waking up to it tonight. Every chord, every breath, every hit of fire on that stage screams that something historic just happened.

Red Clay Strays
Is there anything this band can’t tackle?

This year looks set to be a breakthrough year for the Red Clay Strays. With “Wondering Why” holding strong in the top ten of the Apple Country charts, their fanbase expanding fast, and a new album in the works, major things are on the horizon.

Their originals are already impressive, but their recent Christmas cover really showcases the soul and blues woven into their sound. A few weeks ago, the band brought some holiday magic to a local Alabama organization, giving the crowd an unforgettable experience.

“Camp ASCCA is a nationally recognized special needs camp in Alabama that treats both children and adults, and it’s one of our favorite places to play. Probably the only crowd we’ve performed a Christmas song for this year, so we figured we’d share it!”

Decked out in festive sports coats, they performed Charles Brown’s classic “Please Come Home For Christmas.” The song’s bluesy core with hints of Motown perfectly matches the Red Clay Strays’ soulful style. Coleman’s voice, smooth yet gritty, hits the low notes with a growl, then the band eases in with slow, rich melodies.

The performance works so well because listening to the Red Clay Strays often feels like stepping back in time, hearing a band from a previous era. Their sound is timeless, yet they keep pushing the edges of country music.

If they ever record this track in the studio, it’s guaranteed to land on the Whiskey Riff Country Christmas playlist without question.