The holiday music landscape just got a significant update from a Canadian artist already riding a wave of chart success. Shekinah Grace Moyes has unveiled a newly edited second edition of her Christmas music video “Christmas Nations of Joy,” and it arrives with considerable momentum behind it.
Shekinah Grace Moyes and fellow performers share Christmas joy on the steps outside Surrey Library in the second edition of “Christmas Nations of Joy.”
Shekinah Grace Moyes joins singers and musicians for a festive studio performance in “Christmas Nations of Joy,” celebrating Christ’s birth through music and fellowship.
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New Christmas video follows four No. 1s on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart and U.S. retail campaigns reaching about 92,000 locations.
The release comes on the heels of an impressive run that includes four chart-topping singles and a significant retail presence across the United States. Moyes, who works as a recording artist, songwriter and producer, has now reworked her Christmas offering to place a sharper emphasis on the nativity story and the unifying power of the season.
The heart of Christmas is Jesus Christ. Through this new edition, we want people to feel the joy of His birth and the love that brings us together across cultures, generations and nations.”— SHEKINAH GRACE MOYES
VANCOUVER, CANADA, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The newly edited version of “Christmas Nations of Joy” draws from her cross-genre Christian pop album, Rise As One, blending church and studio performances with fresh outdoor community footage. This second edition aims to create a more cohesive narrative centered on Christ’s birth, the joy of the season, faith, love, and the theme of unity across different nations.
This new release builds on a foundation of considerable achievements. Moyes has secured four No. 1 placements on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart and participated in U.S. retail music campaigns that reached roughly 92,000 locations. The recording is now in the running for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 69th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
At the heart of the video lies a straightforward yet profound invitation: to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and to spread that joy to others.
A Renewed Christmas Story of Faith and Togetherness
The second edition of Christmas Nations of Joy weaves existing performances with newly captured footage into a more seamless visual narrative. What begins as individual expressions of faith gradually evolves into a collective celebration, as singers, musicians and friends carry the song’s message through a variety of settings.
The video opens with greetings that establish a warm, personal Christmas welcome. As the music begins, church interiors, recording studios and outdoor gathering places are linked through familiar faces, musical expression and moments of fellowship.
Each location plays a distinct role in the story. Churches offer spaces for worship and quiet reflection, while studio ensembles capture the energy of collaborative music-making. The outdoor sequences extend that celebration into the wider community.
The shift between solo and group performances provides a visual interpretation of the chorus:
“Christmas Nation — we move as one,
Clap your hands, the King has come!”
From Church and Studio to the Streets of Surrey
The production was filmed across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, combining church and studio footage with a heritage Gastown interior and new scenes shot around Surrey Library and its surrounding streets.
The Surrey sequences bring the performers into everyday public settings. Shared greetings and group performances convey Christmas joy through companionship, welcome and active participation.
The Gastown interior provides a more intimate counterpoint to the larger ensembles. The return of familiar performers across these various locations helps to unify the scenes and maintain the sense of a shared celebration.
Christmas trees, flowers and festive attire contribute to the holiday atmosphere while keeping the focus squarely on the people and the song’s message. The new arrangement allows the celebration to build as more voices and faces join the visual story.
Celebrating Christ the Newborn King
Drawing inspiration from themes of God’s reign, righteousness and rejoicing found in Psalm 97, Christmas Nations of Joy connects its seasonal celebration with a clear declaration of Christian faith.
The opening lyrics establish the reason for the celebration:
“Joy has come — the King is here!
Light has dawned — the world must hear!
Lift your voice, nations sing,
Celebrate Christ the newborn King!”
References to light, love and shared rejoicing recur throughout the song, anchored by the declaration:
“The heavens declare, His glory is near,
The Savior is born — the reason we cheer!”
This second video edition places renewed emphasis on this message through its interplay between worship and community. Personal performances speak to individual faith, while ensemble scenes express the joy of sharing that faith with others.
Its welcoming atmosphere also speaks to the importance of belonging during the Christmas season. Through fellowship and collective celebration, the video invites viewers to connect with its message of hope.
Building on the Momentum of Rise As One
Christmas Nations of Joy is featured on Rise As One, Moyes’ cross-genre Christian pop album released in August 2026. The project brings together contemporary Christian music, gospel, pop, country gospel and other inspirational influences, unified by themes of faith, hope, love and unity.
Four of Moyes’ releases — Shine Like Heaven, Mercy Found Me, Christmas Nation of Joy and Light in the Night — have each reached No. 1 on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart.
Shine Like Heaven and Mercy Found Me each held the top spot for two consecutive weeks, while Light in the Night remained at No. 1 for three consecutive weeks. Light in the Night also climbed to No. 54 on the Mediabase Top 100 Activator Chart.
Beyond radio and digital promotion, Shine Like Heaven, Christmas Nation of Joy, Light in the Night and Rise As One were all part of U.S. retail music campaigns reaching approximately 92,000 locations between August 2025 and August 2026.
The second edition continues that musical journey with a refreshed Christmas focus on Christ’s birth, fellowship and unity across nations.
About Shekinah Grace Moyes
Shekinah Grace Moyes is a Canadian Christian recording artist, songwriter, producer, evangelist and media host. She is the founder of Angel Gospel Music and host of Grace Café TV & Radio, which launched in 2015.
Her work brings together music, media and ministry, exploring faith, hope, reconciliation, unity and God’s love across cultural and musical boundaries.
Release Information
Title: Christmas Nations of Joy
Artist: Shekinah Grace Moyes
Album: Rise As One
Video: Second Edition — Newly Edited Music Video
Production: Angel Gospel Music
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Why it matters: This release arrives at a pivotal moment for Moyes, who is leveraging a string of chart successes and a Grammy consideration to expand her reach. The reworked video, with its emphasis on community and unity, may resonate deeply with audiences seeking connection and shared meaning during the holiday season.
