About the Song
Album: Joy to the World
Released: 2008
Few voices can capture the stillness of a sacred Christmas moment quite like Faith Hill. On her 2008 holiday album Joy to the World, her rendition of “Away in a Manger” stands out as a quiet lullaby of peace, faith, and childlike wonder. This beloved carol, one of the most cherished hymns in the Christian tradition, finds new light through Faith’s gentle and reverent delivery.
From the very first line, Hill sings not as a performer but as a mother, a believer, and a storyteller. Her voice carries the kind of warmth and comfort you’d expect to find around a fireplace on Christmas Eve, wrapped in a blanket, with candlelight flickering and family close by. The instrumentation is soft and graceful—piano, strings, and subtle harmonies that allow the lyrics to shine without distraction.
There’s no embellishment, no theatrical grandeur—just sincerity. That’s what makes this version so special. In a season filled with noise, Faith Hill’s “Away in a Manger” invites listeners to pause and remember the quiet miracle at the heart of it all: a child, born in a manger, bringing hope to a weary world.
Whether you grew up singing this hymn in church pews or humming it to your grandchildren by the tree, this version feels like coming home. It’s tender, timeless, and deeply comforting. For anyone who cherishes the spiritual beauty of Christmas, this is more than just a song—it’s a heartfelt prayer wrapped in melody.
