SALT LAKE CITY (November 28, 2022) — Joyful holiday sounds will fill Vivint Arena in December as the Larry H. and Gail Miller family welcomes the community to its 38th free Christmas concert and sing-along, featuring special guest artists Mat and Savanna Shaw and special guest emcee Kurt Bestor.
“Our family has carried on the tradition of providing a free holiday concert to the community since 1997, and we are honored to continue this family Christmas tradition this year,” said Steve Miller, chair of the Larry H. Miller Company. “We invite the community to come together for a special night of Christmas carols and joy.”
The Christmas Carol Sing-Along will feature the 60-piece West Valley Symphony of Utah conducted by Donny Gilbert. Sterling Poulson returns as the guest conductor. Santa Claus and the Jazz Bear will also stop by to join in the festivities.
“I’ve loved coming to the Christmas Carol Sing-Along since going as a little boy when it was still at the Tabernacle on Temple Square,” said Bryce Miller, co-chair of the Miller Legacy Project. “It’s truly special bringing my own kids to sing the songs and watching them experience the same magic I’ve always loved.”
WHAT: Larry H. Miller Christmas Concert and Community Sing-Along
Free to the public
Holiday treats and complimentary gift coupons while supplies last
Sing-Along lyrics provided via QR code and displayed during the event
WHEN: Monday, December 19, 2022
7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
WHERE: Vivint Arena
Free parking at the Park Place (Northeast corner of 300 West South Temple,
Salt Lake City, 84103)
WHO: Mat and Savanna Shaw, Kurt Bestor, 60-piece West Valley Symphony of Utah and Conductor Donny Gilbert and Guest Conductor Sterling Poulson
Special appearances by Santa Claus and the Jazz Bear
Special thanks to KUTV Channel 2 and iHeart Radio
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About Mat and Savanna Shaw
Mat and Savanna Shaw are a daddy-daughter duo from Utah that rose to prominence during the COVID-19 quarantine. Savanna, eager to keep in touch with her music friends, started a music social media account. Normally a shy and private teenager, she was nervous to sing her first song by herself, so she asked her dad to join her in singing “The Prayer.” After that video went viral, Mat and Savanna continued releasing duets on social media and streaming platforms, with singles charting in multiple countries. They quickly garnered a worldwide following, now resulting in over 600,000 YouTube subscribers. In October of 2020, their first album “Picture This” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Pop Chart and #1 on multiple billboard charts. They have now released a total of five albums, all of which have debuted at the top of iTunes, Amazon, and Billboard charts worldwide. The New York Times said they “harmonize into billowy bliss.” Kelly Clarkson called them “incredibly gifted” and Good Morning America said, “this father-daughter duo’s music is bringing hope.”
About Kurt Bestor
Kurt Bestor, an Emmy-Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer, is known for the incredible range of musical genres in which he excels. From his full orchestral film scores for IMAX movies like Great American West and Sedona to cutting edge synth compositions for television shows and video games, there’s virtually no style he hasn’t composed. Bestor’s music is played by orchestras, bands, and singers the world over. His popular anthem “Prayer of the Children” is still one of the most sung choir songs in the world. When not composing, Bestor performs his traditional holiday show to sold-out audiences in the Intermountain West and his classical compositions and orchestral pops shows with various orchestras throughout the world.
About the Larry H. Miller Company
Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, the Larry H. Miller Company (the LHM Company) is a privately-owned business with operations located mainly across the western United States. As a portfolio of businesses and investments, the LHM Company’s focus falls within the primary categories of real estate, health care, finance, entertainment, sports, investments, as well as philanthropy. For more information about the Larry H. Miller Company, visit www.lhm.com.
About The Christmas Carol Sing-Along
For many years, Larry, Gail, and the Miller family attended a Christmas sing-along event presented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City. When the event could no longer be hosted in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, its venue for the previous 12 years, the Millers offered the use of the Delta Center (now Vivint Arena) to preserve the tradition of providing a free event for the community. In 1997, the Millers hosted the first Christmas Carol Sing-Along, named by Larry, who wanted an old-fashioned feel. It has since become a holiday tradition, attracting more than 10,000 attendees each season. Over the years, many prominent Utah musicians and singing groups have shared their talents to brighten the holiday season.
