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Roush Fenway Racing Creates Holiday iMix for Fans

iMix You a Merry Christmas:
Roush Fenway Racing Creates Holiday iMix for Fans Available on iTunes

 
CONCORD, N.C. (November 29, 2007) - The NASCAR season is over and now it's on to the holiday season so, due to the success of their first iTunes' iMix, Roush Fenway Racing and some of its drivers decided to create a special holiday playlist for their fans.

"I think creating iMixes is a great way for fans to stay connected to their favorite driver on- and off-season," says Amy Rowell, Director of Internet Marketing at Roush Fenway Racing. "They have the opportunity to learn more about the driver by finding out what their favorite songs are…and everyone has favorite holiday songs. To some people it may seem a little odd to be doing something like this but I think it makes perfect sense. Fans want to know more about their favorite driver than what he does on the track. In addition to that, the first one we made was a big hit with our fans so it definitely made sense to do another one."

The 2007 Official Roush Fenway Racing Holiday Mix will be available until November 29, 2008.

Click here to purchase and download the playlist from iTunes. You can also search for the iMix in the Music section of iTunes by clicking on "iMix" and typing "Roush Fenway" into the search window.

Below are the drivers' selections along with their comments:

Greg Biffle's Picks:
"I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Bing Crosby: "Because I like being home for Christmas..."

"Mele Kalikimaka" by Jimmy Buffett

"The Chipmunks Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" by Alvin and the Chipmunks

Jamie McMurray's Picks:
"I have to admit I like the older Christmas songs. It's tradition, you know? I can remember Mom playing Christmas music right after Thanksgiving and all the way through Christmas. It's my favorite holiday of the year."

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

"O Holy Night" by Bing Crosby

David Ragan's Picks:
"Carol of the Bells" by John Williams

"Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" by Gene Autry

"Redneck 12 days of Christmas" by Jeff Foxworthy

Erik Darnell's Picks:
"Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney: "Always been one of my favorites, although I'm sure it's on a lot of people's lists."

"Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley: "Another one of my favorites, don't really have a reason why."

"Dominic the Donkey" by Lou Monte: "This is pure silliness. Who knew donkeys could be Italian?"

Travis Kvapil's Picks:
"Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" by Elmo & Patsy: "This is just pretty humorous."

"I'm Gettin' Nothin' for Christmas" by Abstract Ensemble: "This brings back funny childhood memories of being mischievous."

"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" by Bruce Springsteen: "This is a great fast, upbeat, rock-n-roll holiday song."

Colin Braun's Picks:
"When It's Christmas Time in Texas" by George Strait: "I like George Strait a lot and I'm from Texas so this song reminds me of what it's like at home during Christmas."

"Winter Wonderland" by Brooks & Dunn: "This is a classic with a bit of a country twist."

"Jingle Bell Rock" by George Strait: "This is a fun song that puts me in the holiday spirit."

Ricky Stenhouse's Picks:
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee: "I love the movie "Home Alone" and this song reminds of that movie (when Kevin is decorating the house and setting up his plan to take care of the bad guys)."

"Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" by Elmo & Patsy: "This is just a fun song."

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Alan Jackson: "I like Alan Jackson a lot and this is one of my favorite Christmas songs that he sings."

In addition to its drivers, Roush Fenway decided to add a few mystery employee picks to the mix:
"Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Dean Martin: "Two words: Rat Pack"

"Jingle Bells" by Frank Sinatra: "Two more words: Rat Pack"

"Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano: "This song puts me in such a good holiday mood. It's just… fun!"

"Twelve Days of Christmas" by John Denver and the Muppets: "I listened to this song over and over when I was a kid. My parents probably wanted to hurl the record (yes, record) out the window."

"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Burl Ives: "This has to be in the mix. Who hasn't tried to learn all the words to this song and failed miserably? I still can't get them right."

"Christmas Time Is Here" by Richard Cheese: "Richard Cheese is genius and he does the best covers by turning popular songs into lounge-singer style songs. I'm so glad he added some Christmas tunes to his list. He's hilarious!"

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