Today, The Philly Specials – Jason, Lane, and Jordan – unveil their third and final holiday album, A Philly Special Christmas Party, via Vera Y Records. This celebratory release is accompanied by the announcement of their ambitious new initiative, Operation Snowball, which aims to ensure every student in The School District of Philadelphia feels seen and celebrated this holiday season.
The album introduces “Loud Little Town,” an original duet performed by Jason and Kylie Kelce, penned by The Philly Specials’ Brandon Beaver. The album also features the chart-topping “Santa Drives an Astrovan,” a collaboration between Mt. Joy and Jason Kelce, which recently hit #1 on the iTunes Holiday Chart. The duo surprised fans with a pop-up performance of the song outside Lincoln Financial Field on November 14th, adding to the album’s momentum.
Other notable tracks from A Philly Special Christmas Party include the iTunes Holiday Chart #1 and All Genre Chart #5 duet, “Maybe This Christmas,” featuring Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks, and the #7 Holiday Chart hit, “It’s Christmas Time (In Cleveland Heights),” a collaboration with Jason, Travis Kelce, and Boyz II Men.
Listen to “Loud Little Town” here.
Brandon Beaver shared the inspiration behind “Loud Little Town,” saying:
“I wrote this song around Christmas of 2023, inspired by the bittersweet transition of parents watching their children grow more independent. When Jason Kelce decided to record it with Kylie, it transformed into something truly special. Watching their dedication to the song was an incredible experience, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve created together.”
Listen to A Philly Special Christmas Party here.
Operation Snowball: Inspiring a Season of Giving
Operation Snowball, in partnership with The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia and The School District of Philadelphia, seeks to provide a meaningful gift to every public school student in Philadelphia. All proceeds from A Philly Special Christmas Party on vinyl and CD will directly support this initiative.
The campaign encourages the community to get involved in three ways:
- Purchase A Philly Special Christmas Party on vinyl from the official website.
- Buy the limited-edition CD, available in select retailers beginning November 22nd.
- Donate directly to The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia, designating contributions to Operation Snowball.
A Legacy of Holiday Cheer
The Philly Specials’ previous holiday projects have made an indelible mark on Philadelphia and beyond. Their 2023 release, A Philly Special Christmas Special, raised over $3 million, sold 50,000 vinyl copies, and generated over 10 million streams. The accompanying stop-motion special by unPOP Animation garnered 700,000 views, with 10,000 live viewers for its Thanksgiving premiere.
In 2022, A Philly Special Christmas became an instant classic, topping charts and donating over $1 million to local charities. This record fulfilled wish lists for teachers and made a significant impact on Philadelphia schools through Donors Choose.
With A Philly Special Christmas Party and Operation Snowball, The Philly Specials continue their tradition of using music to uplift their community.
Find A Philly Special Christmas Party Online:
Official: phillyspecialchristmas.com
Instagram: @aphillyspecialchristmas
YouTube: @aphillyspecialchristmas
Spotify: The Philly Specials
