No. 41: Father Ted Berndt, ‘A Soldier’s Silent Night’ – Top 50 Country Christmas Songs

This Christmas song promises to only move higher on the list of the Top 50 Country Christmas Songs as time passes. Father Ted Berndt's recitation of a poem attributed to U.S. Marine Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt is one of the most powerful Christmas expressions of all time. It's still somewhat new to country music fans, but in another decade, it'd be surprising if the stirring song was not on every playlist prior to the holidays.

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Listen to 'A Soldier's Silent Night' by Father Ted Berndt