Bay of Plenty singer Anna Hawkins is home for the festive season having spent half a year living and working overseas on new music.

Anna Hawkins. Photo: Supplied.

The first fruits of this trip avail themselves to NZ audiences with the release of her new album 'Divine' next week. To celebrate she's performing three special Kiwi concerts as part of her release tour.

Performing songs from her latest album and more, well-loved numbers 'You Raise Me Up' ' Hallelujah' 'The Prayer' and songs to mark the season 'O Holy Night' and 'Mary Did You Know' will be performed with the backing of a rousing eight-piece ensemble.

The album features classic and inspirational songs influenced by the divine theme, including arrangements of well-loved hymns, plus stunning Christmas bonus tracks.

The album also features rising tenor Filipe Manu for a duet of ‘The Prayer' and Hans Kraenzlin and daughter Sariah for a reworking of ‘Be Thou My Vision'.

''Divine' is a collection of songs people have been requesting me to record for some time. It's close to my heart and I love the restfulness in the music,” says Anna.

Joining her onstage as special guest is the powerhouse voice of Lisa Grace Hawkins (her talented sister) together they will also perform spine tingling duets from the likes of Simon & Garfunkel to Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion.