Being elite members of the Fourth Estate, we’ve grown accustomed to receiving music in advance of its official release. Sometimes waaaay in advance.

Well, now we have a winner in the Nippertown.com Christmas-in-August sweepstakes. The first holiday album of 2009 arrived today, and it comes from country comedian Rodney Carrington.

Hmmmm, it sure is hilarious when those holiday albums start popping up in our mailbox in the heat of August.

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?

Tags: August, Christmas, comedy, Country, jumping the season, Rodney Carrington