•egl holiday issue tori hart 2014

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Entertainment A Mary Christmas, Mary J. Blige 8 Days of Christmas, Destiny’s Child You can’t go wrong with a Destiny’s Child Christmas album. Released in 2001, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams brought flavor to the holidays with 8 Days of Christmas. The title track featured a video, which revealed all the things the ladies of DC wanted from their boyfriends, including diamond belly button rings, cars and quality T.I.M.E! This throwback album is sure to bring out your Christmas spirit! Picture Credit: [Destiny’s Child 8 Days of Christmas [Photograph]. Retrieved via Wikipedia on 10/19/14, from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8_Days_of_Christmas]

Merry Christmas, Mariah Carey Mariah Carey has proven time and time again why she’s the Holiday Queen. Her 1994 album, Merry Christmas, doesn’t skip a beat as it’s played in homes and department stores nationwide. The classic, which is also the best-selling Christmas album to date, features the famed single “All I Want for Christmas is You,” a beautiful rendition of “Joy to the World” and you can’t forget “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” Mariah’s voice over a sweet holiday melody is just magical. Enjoy! Picture Credit: [Mariah Carey Merry Christmas [Photograph]. Retrieved via Wikipedia on 10/19/14, from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Merry_Christmas_(Mariah_Carey_album)]

After nine Grammys and more than 50 million albums sold, Mary J. Blige finally released her first holiday EP last year. A Mary Christmas was produced by David Foster and was certified gold, selling more than 500,000 copies. It was also the third best-selling Christmas album of 2013. The album is true Mary as she brings hip-hop/soul to classics like “This Christmas” and “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The album also features the voices of Jessie J, The Clark Sisters, March Anthony, Barbra Streisand and Chris Botti. Mary has a swag that is undeniable; this album will definitely make you bounce with Christmas joy. Picture Credit: [A Mary Christmas Mary J Blige [Photograph]. Retrieved via Wikipedia on 10/19/14, from: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/A_Mary_Christmas]

One Wish: The Holiday Album, Whitney Houston Powerful, Rich and compelling are just a few words to describe Whitney Houston’s voice. So, you can only imagine the soulfulness she brought to her 2003 classic, One Wish: The Holiday Album. The record features Whitney’s original song, “One Wish,” along with other Christmas favorites like “The Little Drummer Boy” featuring her daughter Bobbi Kristina and “Joy to the World.” Another track on the album that we absolutely love is “Who Would Imagine a King” from the 1996 film, The Preacher’s Wife. There are so many amazing songs on this album, make sure it’s added to your playlist! Picture Credit: [Whitney Houston One Wish: The Holiday Album [Photograph]. Retrieved via Wikipedia on 10/19/14, from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_ Wish:_The_Holiday_Album]

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