Cowboy Christmas III is the twenty-fifth album by American singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey and his third album of Christmas music. The album features traditional music and poetry performed by Michael Martin Murphy and cowgirl poet, Sarah Rische. Also included is a new Michael Martin Murphey song "The Kill Pen". All the poems were recited by Michael Martin Murphey except "Are You Going Home for Christmas", which was recited by Sarah Rische.

Track list

"Are You Going Home for Christmas?" (Edgar Guest) – 2:17

"The Old Times Christmas" (Bruce Kiskaddon) – 2:47

"Draggin' in the Christmas Tree" (Doc Mayer) – 4:27

"The Kill Pen" (Michael Martin Murphey, Karen Murphey) – 3:49

"Doc's Morning Star Ranch Christmas Trilogy" (Doc Mayer) – 3:44

"The Cowboy's Christmas Prayer" (S. Omar Barker) – 3:34

"The Night Before Cowboy Christmas" (Michael Martin Murphey) – 3:24

"Riding the River Styx" (Doc Mayer) – 10:37

Credits

Music

Michael Martin Murphey – vocals

Sarah Rische – vocals

Ryan Murphey – guitar

John McEuen – guitar

Bea McTye – pipe organ

Joey Miskulin – accordion

Paul Sadler – backing tracks

Production

Reggie Smith – producer

Michael Martin Murphey – producer

Alana Richstone – graphic design

Jerry Riness – cover painting and back photo

References

Notes

Citations

External links

Michael Martin Murphey's Official Website

2002 albums

2002 Christmas albums

Christmas albums by American artists

Country Christmas albums

Michael Martin Murphey albums

Sequel albums

Cowboy Christmas III