Sounding Joy | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | November 1, 2024 |
Recorded | Early 2020 – April 2024 |
Genre | Christmas |
Length | 49:38 |
Label | Center Stage Records |
Producer |
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Sounding Joy is a studio album by Filipino singer Lea Salonga, and her second Christmas album, after The Christmas Album . It was released digitally and on CD on November 1, 2024. [1] [2]
The album was initially scheduled to release in 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the shutdown of the studio and delayed the release. [3] [4] It was officially announced on September 3, 2025, via social media. [5]
In an interview, Salonga stated that the album embodies the message of "human resilience" and overcoming tragedy and obstacles, as "so much has happened [in all] of our lives since we started recording it." [3] In another interview, Salonga discussed the title of the album, stating that "the word 'joy,' besides paying homage to my mom, whose nickname is Joy, is also about learning not to take things for granted and really learning how to find joy." [4]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Christmas Time / The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" | 4:47 | |
2. | "Sleigh Ride" | 2:47 | |
3. | "River" | 4:43 | |
4. | "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)" | 3:07 | |
5. | "Last Christmas" | 4:02 | |
6. | "Christmas on Broadway" |
| 3:40 |
7. | "All I Want for Christmas is You" | 4:25 | |
8. | "Love is Our Christmas Star" | 4:35 | |
9. | "What Child is This / Silent Night" | 5:15 | |
10. | "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" | 4:00 | |
11. | "This Christmas" |
| 4:01 |
12. | "Angels We Have Heard (Glory Be) (with Clay Aiken)" | 4:16 | |
Total length: | 49:38 |