A Bluegrass Christmas: Darin and Brooke Aldridge Light Up Pleasant City Church

Shelby, NC (WNN) - From singing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, to singing at a small venue close to home, singers Darin and Brooke Aldridge ring in the holiday season with some Christmas classics. 

On November 29th, 2025, Pleasant City Church in Shelby, NC, had the opportunity to host Darin and Brooke Aldridge for their Hometown Holiday Concert. Famous for their bluegrass style, the duo kicked off the Christmas season with their band and a special appearance from longtime friend Joe Newberry.

Joe Newberry is singing on stage as he opens for Darin and Brooke Aldridge at their concert. November 29th, 2025.

Joe Newberry performing "A Yodel For Christmas" on stage at the Darin and Brooke Aldridge Concert. November 29th, 2025.

Joe Newberry performing some bluegrass music on stage at the Darin and Brooke Aldridge Concert. November 29th, 2025.

Joe Newberry singing Christmas music on stage before an audience at Pleasant City Church in Shelby, NC. November 29th, 2025.

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Despite his talent with multiple instruments, Joe Newberry chose to begin with an acapella rendition of "Little Baby in a Manger." His voice filled the room, echoing off the walls with a warmth that moved everyone listening.  Between his songs, he would reminisce about the memories he had made with the Aldridges over the years. He continued to sing a few songs from his album On This Christmas Day (2021). Before he left the stage, he called for Darin and Brooke Aldridge, and they all played "Christmas Time Back Home" to kick off the concert with many classics to follow. 

Their fiddler, Marissa Colter, poured her heart into every song, and the rest of the band seemed to follow. Mark Fain on bass, David Rhyne on keyboards, Daniel Norton on dobro, Lynn Williams on drums, and Brandon Rollyson serving as their live sound engineer, ensuring that the entire concert runs smoothly. 

With his dobro, Daniel Norton talks about the gospel while David Rhyne observes from the keyboard. November 29th, 2025.

During the performance, violinist Marissa Colter takes the spotlight as Brooke Aldridge admires her talent. November 29th, 2025.

Bass player, Mark Fain, is seen playing in the band with Darin and Brooke Aldridge. November 29th, 2025.

Musician Daniel Norton playing his banjo at the Hometown Holiday Concert for Darin and Brooke Aldridge. December 29th, 2025.

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One of the most memorable moments of the night came when Brooke Aldridge tossed snowballs into the audience, followed closely by inviting all of the children to come sing on stage with them as they sang "Must Be Santa." To close the show, they ended with an aacapella version of "Silent Night," where Darin and Brooke Aldridge encouraged everyone to join in and sing along with them. 

Children from the audience were invited to the stage to help sing "Must Be Santa" with Brooke Aldridge. November 29th, 2025.

Children sing alongside Brooke Aldridge at Hometown Holiday Concert. November 29th, 2025.

Brooke Aldridge is getting into the Christmas Spirit while singing alongside children at the Hometown Holiday Concert. November 29th, 2025.

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In case you missed them in concert this past Saturday, they will be performing again at The Appalachian Theater of High Country in Boone, NC, on Friday, December 19th, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. More information can be found here.

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