Diamond Rio is a country band formed in 1989. They consist of Marty Roe (Le… Read Full Bio ↴Diamond Rio is a country band formed in 1989. They consist of Marty Roe (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Jimmy Olander (Guitar, Banjo), Dana Williams (Bass, Vocals), Dan Truman (Keyboards) Gene Johnson (Mandolin, Vocals, Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar), and Brian Prout (Drums). They are members of the Grand Ole Opry.

Diamond Rio released their debut, Diamond Rio, in 1991. It spawned five Top 10 Country hits, including the #1 hit "Meet in the Middle", and went platinum. Their second album, Close to the Edge, released the following year, had three Top 10 singles and went gold. In 1994, their third album was released. Love a Little Stronger wasn't very successful commercially, but did produce another Top 5 single in the title track.

The mid-90's marked both a low point in album-naming creativity and a high point in chart success. Their fourth album, innovatively titled IV and released in 1996, spun off three Top 5 singles. (One of these, "It's All In Your Head", featured a video with Martin Sheen as a fiery preacher engaged in snake handling, mirroring the lyrics of the song.) In 1997, Diamond Rio released its first greatest hits album, entitled Greatest Hits. The album had two brand-new songs: "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" hit #1, and "Imagine That" became yet another top 5 hit. In 1998, Unbelievable was released, giving the band two more top 5 singles. The title track also reached the top 40 on the Pop charts. In 2001, the band released One More Day, whose title track became another chart-topper. The following year, the band released Completely, whose lead track, "Beautiful Mess", became their 4th #1 hit. The album also spawned another #1 single in "I Believe". December 30th, 2005 found Diamond Rio playing their new single In God we Still Trust during halftime of the Vitalis Sun Bowl between UCLA and Northwestern University in El Paso, Texas. Their second Greatest Hits album is scheduled to be released May 9th, 2006.

Christmas Time Is Here
Diamond Rio Lyrics

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Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes

Of love and dreams to share

Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there

Christmas time is here
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year

Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year

Overall Meaning

The Diamond Rio song "Christmas Time is Here" beautifully captures the joy and warmth of the holiday season. The lyrics celebrate the happiness and cheer that comes with this special time of the year, and how it is especially exciting for children who look forward to their favorite time of year. The reference of snowflakes and carols in the air invokes an image of togetherness and community that the holidays bring.

The song also touches on the historical and traditional elements of Christmas, with mentions of olden times and ancient rhymes filled with love and dreams to share. The beauty of sleigh bells and the warm fireside yuletide is an invitation to relish the peace and joy of the season. The song ends on a wonderful note, with the wish that the spirit of Christmas could be felt all year long.

Overall, the song is a timeless classic that captures the fondness that people have for the holiday season, with its feelings of joy, peace and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Christmas time is here
The holiday season has arrived

Happiness and cheer
People are joyful and festive

Fun for all that children call
Kids are enjoying their favorite time of the year

Their favorite time of the year
The season they love the most

Snowflakes in the air
Small crystals of ice are falling from the sky

Carols everywhere
Songs related to Christmas are heard throughout the place

Olden times and ancient rhymes
Classic stories of the past are being told

Of love and dreams to share
Tales of affection and aspirations are being exchanged

Sleigh bells in the air
The sound of bells attached to a sled can be heard

Beauty everywhere
Things around are pleasing to the eye