Ray Charles records gospel/Christmas DVD.

R&B LEGEND Ray Charles, who battled for years with drug abuse, has recorded a DVD with a 120-voice gospel choir. The 'Ray Charles Celebrates A Gospel Christmas With The Voices Of Jubilation!' features gospel standards, carols and Christmas songs like "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer". The Voices Of Jubilation Gospel Choir hail from Newark, New Jersey. The project marks the first time Charles has performed gospel music which he acknowledges as the major influence on his singing style. CR

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