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Martina Mcbride Lights Up with Elvis This Christmas

Posted by Lisa Ann Schleipfer on 10/23/2008
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Multi-platinum artist Martina McBride will have the honor of turning on Elvis’ traditional blue holiday lights and decorations at Graceland this year. On Nov. 21 in Memphis, McBride will start the traditional lighting of the 13.8 acres of Graceland property. The area is open to the public, and fans also can join the ceremonies online at www.elvis.com from the GracelandCam. McBride recently recorded the Elvis classic “Blue Christmas” for the new Elvis Presley Christmas Duets, released this month on Sony Legacy.Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album is the first Elvis duets album in history. The CD features today’s biggest women in Country Music including Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans and Wynonna Judd.State-of-the-art technology was used to create these duets, and for authenticity, the album was recorded in the famous RCA Studio B in Nashville, which is the exact studio where Elvis recorded the 1971 original Christmas sessions.In addition to her Elvis Christmas duties, McBride is currently in the studio working on her upcoming studio album set for release in 2009.The following is a track listing for the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album:1. Blue Christmas with Martina McBride2. I'll Be Home For Christmas with Carrie Underwood3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) with LeAnn Rimes4. Santa Clause Is Back In Town with Wynonna Judd5. Silent Night with Sara Evans6. White Christmas with Amy Grant7. Merry Christmas Baby with Gretchen Wilson8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem with Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town9. Silver Bells with Anne Murray10. O Come, All Ye Faithful with Olivia Newton-JohnBonus Tracks11. The First Noel (2008) Elvis Presley12. If I Get Home On Christmas Day (2008) Elvis Presley13. Winter Wonderland (2008) Elvis Presley