A Country Christmas at TheRoad: A Musical Experience - 2024

Y’all Saw It in Person, Now Experience It Through Their Eyes

If you were lucky enough to join us for "A Country Christmas at TheRoad: A Musical Experience," then you already know it was a night to remember. But now, you’ve got the chance to relive it through the lens of our incredible team—our camera operators, editor, and sound mixer—who used their God-given gifts to tell this story in a way that captures the heart of the season.

From the cowboy charm of Owen Pickard’s storytelling and cookie tossing to the soul-stirring performances of our talented band, this video is more than just a recap—it’s a front-row seat to the magic of Christmas.

Featuring a toe-tappin’, heartwarming setlist, the experience was packed with country Christmas favorites like "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree" and "Christmas Time’s A Comin’," along with moving renditions of "Mary Did You Know" and "A Baby Changes Everything." Every song and every note was brought to life by our talented musicians:

The Band:
Matt Blagg - Acoustic Guitar, Horn, & Vocals
Courtney Koenig - Vocals
McKinley Rowton - Vocals
Owen Pickard - Storyteller & Cookie Tosser
Vic Wood - Vocals
Brian DeShazo - Vocals
Karrie Blagg - Vocals
Jonathan Hunt - Banjo & Acoustic
EJ Hayes - Bass
Bob French - Dobro & Electric Guitar
Cory White - Drums
Marcus Flores - Electric Guitar
Paul Karnes - Acoustic Guitar & Mandolin
Andrew Hunt - Fiddle & Mandolin
Ryan Jones - Keys
Shannon Farmer - Steel Guitar

Production:
Jason Adams - Creative & Producer
Carson Adams - Videographer & Post Production Audio
Trever Durant - Videographer & Post Production Video
Jeff Drebes - Videographer
Kyle Briscoe - Front of House Audio
Josh Fox - Technical Director
Steve Wells - Videographer
Phil Maull - Videographer
Damon Wheeler - Stage Manager & Videographer
Jeff Snavely - Production
Dayton Botchlet - Lighting

Whether you experienced it in person or missed the big night, this video brings you behind the scenes to see the magic through the eyes of those who made it happen. From the sound of strumming strings to the flickering glow of lanterns, every moment is wrapped up in the joy of Christmas and the hope of Jesus’ birth.

So, saddle up, grab your favorite cookies, and hit play—this is "A Country Christmas" like you’ve never seen it before!

00:00 - Kentucky Fried Christmas
03:22 - Introduction - Cowboy Owen
03:40 - Winter Wonderland - Vic Wood
05:50 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Courtney Koenig/McKinley Rowton
08:52 - Christmas Cookies - Owen Pickard
14:04 - Christmas Time's a Comin’ - Courtney Koenig
16:49 - Joy To The World - Bluegrass instrumental
19:22 - The First Noel - McKinley Rowton
22:43 - Mary Did You Know - Courtney Koenig
26:10 - Cowboy Owen - Luke 2
28:37 - A Baby Changes Everything - McKinley Rowton
33:30 - Cowboy Owen - Challenges of the Season
36:04 - If We Make It Through December - Matt Blagg3
38:50 - Pastor Rick’s Message
42:21 - Just Because It's Christmas - McKinley Rowton
45:57 - Cowboy Owen Roundup Wrap
46:52 - Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - Brian DeShazo