Judy Whitmore returns with an evocative new Christmas single that showcases the acclaimed vocalist’s effortless ability to blend emotional storytelling with elegant, soul-rich delivery. Written by celebrated songwriter and vocal director Michael Orland along with Jamie Wooten (The Golden Girls), “The Ghosts of Christmas Past” is an instant classic. The song is haunting, heartfelt, and steeped in the nostalgia that defines the season.
Judy Whitmore’s vocals glide with a warm, expressive sincerity over Orland’s tender piano lines and shimmering festive arrangements. Her performance brings both intimacy and grandeur, revealing why she instantly connected to the song the moment she first heard it. The lyrics carry a quiet emotional weight, and Whitmore leans into that vulnerability beautifully, creating a performance that lingers long after the last note.
The single arrives with the album Christmas, Whitmore’s new holiday album produced and arranged by seven-time GRAMMY® nominee Chris Walden. The album features lush orchestral landscapes, timeless arrangements, and the kind of vocal precision and warmth that have earned Whitmore millions of streams and critical acclaim.
A multifaceted artist with a career spanning music, aviation, theatre, writing, and psychotherapy, Judy Whitmore brings a lifetime of depth and experience to everything she creates. “The Ghosts of Christmas Past” is no exception, an elegant and emotionally resonant holiday ballad that feels destined to become a seasonal favorite.