On October 14, Elvis Presley fans will be able to buy a new holiday album called: Elvis Presley Christmas Duets.
With the magic of modern technology, the disc will feature Presley’s voice along with some of today’s top artists including Carrie Underwood, Olivia Newton-John, Martina McBride, Anne Murray and Renée Martel.
The Sony BMG project had total approval from Presley’s widow, Priscilla Presley. She had this to say:
“We are so pleased that these accomplished artists are collaborating with Elvis in this unique way to make exciting new versions of his Christmas songs. I am sure Elvis would be proud to have worked with them.”
Despite only having ever recorded 20 Christmas songs during his lifetime, Elvis Presley continues to sell more holiday albums than any other artist. In the United States alone, the King has sold more than 25 million copies… which is why he is still referred to as ‘the king’
Below is the complete list of the songs included on Elvis Presley Christmas Duets:
1. Blue Christmas with Martina McBride
2. I’ll Be Home For Christmas with Carrie Underwood
3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) with LeAnn Rimes
4. Santa Clause Is Back In Town with Wynonna Judd
5. Silent Night with Sara Evans
6. White Christmas with Amy Grant
7. Merry Christmas Baby with Gretchen Wilson
8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem with Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town
9. Silver Bells with Anne Murray
10. O Come, All Ye Faithful with Olivia Newton-John
11. On A Snowy Christmas Night with Renée Martel** (Canadian Bonus track)
Bonus Tracks (these songs have been specially remixed and mastered with new instrumentation)
12. The First Noel (2008)* Elvis Presley
13. If I Get Home On Christmas Day (2008)* Elvis Presley
14. Winter Wonderland (2008)* Elvis Presley