The Cutting Edge of Christmas

The first hour of The Cutting Edge of Christmas is a breath of fresh air. No Sinatra, no Bing. Instead, Chris Stapleton's bluesy 'Joy to the World' and Kelly Clarkson's pop-rock 'Underneath the Tree' set the tone. That's the idea - cutting edge. But the promise fades. By midday, you'll hear Mariah again. Still, the curation is smarter than average. The country radio United States segment in the afternoon digs into newer artists: Lainey Wilson's holiday EP, a stomping rock version by The Lumineers. The morning DJ actually talks about the songs. When you listen to The Cutting Edge of Christmas l…