who wrote christmas shoes

The song "The Christmas Shoes" was written by American songwriter Eddie Carswell and American singer/actor Rob Mathes. It was released in 2000 as the title track of the Christmas album "The Christmas Shoes." The song tells the story of a little boy who wants to buy a pair of shoes for his dying mother to wear to church on Christmas Day. It's a heartwarming and emotional song that has become a holiday classic.