Various Christmas albums have been released by pioneer Andrae Crouch

CHRISTMAS albums we missed last year were the first yuletide offering by gospel pioneer Andrae Crouch, The Gift Of Christmas'; R&B star Natalie Cole working out with the London Symphony Orchestra on The Magic Of Christmas' on Elektra and the 'Christmas Presence' compilation on CGI/Platinum featuring Vickie Winans, Mighty Clouds Of Joy and Terri Carroll among others. Britain's Wood Green Gospel Choir also released a Christmas album, distributed by the Awake Music Group. CR

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