A New Year

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"A New Year"
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Single by Annaleigh Ashford
ReleasedDecember 2, 2016
Recorded
Genre Easy Listening, Pop, Holiday
Length5:01
Label Will Van Dyke
Songwriter(s) Will Van Dyke, Jeff Talbott

"A New Year" is a song by American singer Annaleigh Ashford, with Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott. The song was written by Van Dyke and Talbott. It was released on iTunes and Van Dyke's website on December 2, 2016. "A New Year" is an Easy Listening track. In addition to writing music and lyrics, Van Dyke is featured on piano on the single. The track also features Alec Berlin (guitar), Steve Gilewski (bass), Mason Ingram (drums), and Allison Seidner (cello). The song was recorded in New York City and was mixed by Grammy Award Winner Derik Lee, and Ian Kagey. Oscar Zambrano mastered the recording. [1] [2]

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References

  1. BWW News Desk. "Annaleigh Ashford to Release New Year's Single by Songwriters Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott". BroadwayWorld.com.
  2. Andrew Gans. "Annaleigh Ashford Releases New Holiday Single, A New Year". Playbill.com.