When an artist re-releases a music video, it’s usually a minor tweak. But for Canadian Christian singer-songwriter Shekinah Grace Moyes, the second edition of “Christmas Nations of Joy” is a deliberate re-framing — one that places the nativity story and cross-cultural fellowship at the very center of the visual narrative.
Moyes, along with fellow performers, shares the holiday spirit on the steps outside Surrey Library in the newly edited version of the video.
The project brings together singers and musicians for a festive studio performance, celebrating Christ’s birth through music and fellowship.
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The new 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 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 Canadian Christian recording artist, songwriter and producer Shekinah Grace Moyes has unveiled a freshly edited second edition of “Christmas Nations of Joy,” a holiday music video drawn from her cross-genre Christian pop album, Rise As One. By interweaving church and studio performances with newly captured outdoor community scenes, this version sharpens the storytelling focus on the birth of Christ, seasonal joy, faith, love, and unity across borders.
The release arrives on the heels of significant momentum: four No. 1 placements on the DRT Global Top 100 Independent Airplay Chart and U.S. retail music campaigns spanning roughly 92,000 locations. The track is also submitted for consideration in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category at the 69th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
At its core, the video extends a simple 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 performance footage with new material into a more cohesive visual journey. Individual moments of faith gradually expand into shared celebration, as singers, musicians, and friends carry the song’s message through a variety of settings.
Opening greetings set a tone of personal Christmas warmth. As the music begins, church interiors, recording studios, and outdoor gathering spots are linked through familiar faces, musical interplay, and moments of camaraderie.
Each location contributes to the overall narrative. Churches offer spaces for worship and quiet reflection, while studio ensembles capture the energy of creating music together. Outdoor sequences extend that celebration into the broader community.
The shift between solo and group performances gives the chorus visual weight:
“Christmas Nation — we move as one,
Clap your hands, the King has come!”
From Church and Studio to the Streets of Surrey
Shot across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, the video pairs church and studio footage with a heritage Gastown interior and newly filmed scenes around Surrey Library and adjacent streets.
The Surrey segments place performers in everyday public spaces. Shared greetings and group performances express 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 locations helps tie the scenes together, reinforcing the sense of a unified celebration.
Christmas trees, flowers, and festive attire bolster the holiday atmosphere while keeping the focus squarely on the people and the song’s message. The new arrangement allows the celebration to grow organically as more voices and faces join the visual story.
Celebrating Christ the Newborn King
Drawing on themes of God’s reign, righteousness, and rejoicing found in Psalm 97, “Christmas Nations of Joy” connects its seasonal festivities 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 that message through the interplay of worship and community. Personal performances convey individual faith, while ensemble scenes express the joy of sharing it with others.
The welcoming atmosphere also speaks to the importance of belonging during the holiday season. Through fellowship and collective celebration, the video invites viewers into 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 blends contemporary Christian music, gospel, pop, country gospel, and other inspirational influences, all tied together 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 straight weeks. That track 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 included in U.S. retail music campaigns reaching approximately 92,000 locations between August 2025 and August 2026.
This second edition continues that musical journey with a renewed 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 spans music, media, and ministry, exploring faith, hope, reconciliation, unity, and God’s love across cultural and musical divides.
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: In a crowded Christmas music landscape, this re-release signals an artist doubling down on message over novelty — using a familiar format to deepen engagement with themes of faith, belonging, and shared celebration. For Moyes, the second edition isn’t just a refresh; it’s a strategic push to keep the song’s momentum alive across charts, retail, and awards consideration well into the holiday season.
