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New Christmas Album Benefits Pediatric Cancer PatientsCure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.

The album, available on all major music streaming platforms, features a new version of the John Lennon classic “Happy Xmas” featuring Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and American Idol Casting Producer Kyle Khou. One hundred percent (100%) of the streaming proceeds from Christmas 4 The Kids go directly to kids battling cancer and rare diseases. Watch the Official Music Video HERE.

“I’m so happy and fortunate to be part of the Christmas 4 The Kids project,” said Nick Carter. “Cure 4 The Kids Foundation does incredible work serving Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable kids and listening to Christmas 4 The Kids is a simple and easy way to support these courageous kids.”

It has never been easier to help children battling pediatric cancer and other rare diseases. By simply streaming any of the 22 tracks on Christmas 4 The Kids, listeners will be making a small donation to C4K. The album is available on over 30 music streaming services including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited, Pandora and everywhere you can stream digital music. Listeners can find the tracks by searching for Christmas 4 The Kids or asking their smart speaker connected with a streaming service to play Christmas 4 The Kids.

“The Christmas holiday is a season of family, hope, love, and optimism. Listening to Christmas 4 The Kids is a simple way to help kids with cancer and rare diseases and provide hope and much-needed financial help to kids and families during the holiday season” said Annette Logan-Parker, Founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. “We’ve had remarkable support in the entertainment community for this project and are grateful for the outpouring of support both in Las Vegas and around the country.”

Among the 22 holiday tracks is a new version of the John Lennon classic “Happy Xmas” featuring Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys. American Idol Casting Producer Kyle Khou joins Carter in a passionate duet on the lead vocal for “Happy Xmas.” The track features professional musicians from shows on the Las Vegas Strip as well as many C4K cancer patients singing on the chorus. Two different mixes of the duet appear on the album from award-winning sound engineers Stephen Hart and Jon Muro. The digital album includes additional holiday tracks by The Smithereens, Ron Dante (former Barry Manilow producer), Alphabet Rockers, (2023 GRAMMY winner for Best Children’s Album) and many more.

In addition to the digital album, a music video for “Happy Xmas” is also available. It features well-known celebrities from the Las Vegas Strip including Blue Man Group, Murray SawChuck, the cast of History Channel’s Counting Cars, and others as well patients of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the C4K providers who care for them. The video was shot in the state-of-the-art virtual production studio Vū Studios in Las Vegas. The video is available on the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

One hundred (100%) percent of the streaming proceeds will go directly to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization treating children with cancer and rare diseases - including those who are without medical insurance.

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In addition to streaming songs, the public can support the Christmas 4 The Kids digital album project by making a donation to the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation GoFundMe campaign.

Track list:

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [Jon Muro Mix] - Kyle Khou/Nick Carter

Santa Loves Las Vegas - Rob Hegel

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Ron Dante

Christmas Magic Is Real - Alphabet Rockers

Last Christmas - Sage Johnston

That Festive Feeling - Huuli

The Bells of St Victor - Andrew Gold

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Stephen Hart Mix] - Kyle Khou/Nick Carter

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – The Smithereens

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Doc Oliver

I’m Coming Home For Christmas - Orleans

Away In A Manger - George Hill

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Jon Muro Mix] - Kyle Khou

2000 Miles - The Black Donnellys

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mary Wilson

I’m A Little Angel - Auntie Kayte

On Christmas Eve - Andrew Gold

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Jeff Jimerson

O Holy Night - Jessica Rosado

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Stephen Hart Mix] - Kyle Khou

Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over) [Instrumental] - C4K Kids

About Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

Founded in Las Vegas in 2007, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation provides high-quality, research-focused medical treatment to children battling cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation operates the only outpatient childhood cancer treatment center in Nevada and is proudly accredited by The Joint Commission. This stringent medical accreditation and the required unannounced inspections ensure patients are getting the best care possible. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation increases access to specialized treatments that improve patient outcomes. Its Charity Care Program provides high-quality treatment on a sliding-scale basis. No patient is ever turned away for financial reasons. For more information, visit www.cure4thekids.org.

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The 2023 AllMusic Gift GuideEach year around this time, the AllMusic team pulls together some music-related books, records, and gadgets that we've stumbled across throughout the year. From super-deluxe boxed sets and music books to turntables, headphones, and musical instruments, we've selected a number of items that you should probably just buy for yourself.

Cypress Hill, Onyx and Trash Talk at the Novo, Los AngelesWest coast hip hop legends Cypress Hill continued the Haunted Hill Halloween tour at the Novo in Los Angeles with New York hip hop duo Onyx and Punk band Trash Talk. Talk about hardcore hip-hop, platinum group Onyx consisting of duo Fredo Star and Sticky Fingaz generated the raw New York style flavor everyone expected. Hits like "Shut ‘Em Down" sparked a mosh pit amongst the young crowd. Followed by the smash hit "Slam’" Gen X fans remembering a time when hip-hop was pure and uncut. Their energy level was unstoppable, Fredo and Fingaz made sure their fans were awake and not miss one beat. Now in their early 50’s, Starr and Sticky are not slowing down one bit. They recently released their newest album titled ‘Blood on da X’ which was a smash hit. 

Hardcore punk band hailing from Sacramento, CA lit up the night with songs such as "The great escape" which is a cautionary tale of the side effects of excellent hardcore music. One of the crowd favorites, hyper young goers started another mosh pit which pushed people against the barricades. Singer Lee Spielman jumped over the barricades and instructed everyone to settle down. He waited about two minutes before playing "Worthless Nights," the whole crowd was in a roar, with their tongues out and waving their rock hand symbol. Trash talk is most certainly a punk rock band to look out for. Singer Lee Spielman, Spencer Pollard (bass guitar) and Garret Stevenson (guitar) are guys in the mission who has been taking over the hard rock punk scene for years. 

Last but not least the undeniable legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill graced the stage smoking blunts. Rapper B-real wearing a giant afro and rapper Sen dog sporting a bucket hat. Loyal fans of Cypress Hill wore merch with a marijuana leaf and a skull on it. "Hits from the Bong" started to play as the bass started the boom, you can feel the rumble through out the venue. Since it was Halloween weekend, the B-Real invited a few folks from the crowd on stage for a quick costume contest. Finishing off with the widely known hit "Insane in the Brain" produced by fellow member DJ Muggs is one of the songs that put Cypress Hill on the map. Overall it was a great night, everyone who attended Haunted Hill definitely got their moneys worth. Looking forward to seeing who Cypress Hill will bring to the stage next year. 

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