 He described the music as having a "hard pop edge", and said that he "want[ed] her to really sing".An "Entertainment Weekly" contributor wrote that she would have "an uphill battle when it comes to capturing the industry’s attention", though Barba said she was still recognized from her "American Idol" appearances.On December 1, 2009, she released "The Christmas Song" through the record label Arkatone Music Group Ltd.