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One of the more appealing aspects of the AMERICAN IDOL phenomenon is after the wheat is separated from the chaff, the famed barbs of Simon Cowell fly with less frequency, and the show is actually quite flowing with positivity. In the final weeks of each season, the few contestants who remain work together, and even when the winner is elected, it's not over, since the runner-up singers from each season have also received recording contracts.
Given this good-natured spirit, AMERICAN IDOL: THE GREAT HOLIDAY CLASSICS gathers both the first two years' winners, Ruben Studdard and Kelly Clarkson, along with Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Justin Guarini, and many others, to put their spins on holiday standards. Clay (whose debut album hits stores the same day as GREAT HOLIDAY CLASSICS) leads off with a powerful, orchestral take on "The First Noel" benefited by his trademark quiver. Ruben, who ultimately beat Clay by a slight margin, trades soulful vocals with his perfect IDOL foil, first season sentimental fave Tamyra Gray, on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" before closing the disc with a stirring solo take of Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas." And while first season champ Kelly doesn't appear on the main album, she drops by for two star turns on a bonus disc.
2cds-Justin Guarini/Clay Aiken Ruben Stoddard/Tamyra Gray/Kim
Arrangers: Peter Murray; James McMillan; Priscilla Jones Campbell.
Personnel: Priscilla Jones Campbell (vocals, background vocals); Kelly Clarkson, Jonn Savannah (vocals); Peter Murray (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); James McMillan (keyboards, programming); Ralph Salmins, Ian Thomas (drums); Swoop (drum programming).
Recording information: FBT Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Pacifique Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix Sound, London, England; Quietmoney Studios, Barns Green, England.
American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics Music American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics Songs | | American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | First Noel, The - Clay Aiken |
| 2. | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Ruben Studdard/Tamyra Gray/Ruben Studdard/Tamyra Gray |
| 3. | O Come All Ye Faithful - Ensemble |
| 4. | Silent Night - Tamyra Gray |
| 5. | Silver Bells - Clay Aiken/Kimberley Locke/Clay Aiken/Kimberley Locke |
| 6. | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Ensemble |
| 7. | Christmas Song, The - Kimberley Locke |
| 8. | I'll Be Home for Christmas - Justin Guarini |
| 9. | Winter Wonderland - Christina Christian |
| 10. | This Christmas - Ruben Studdard |
| | American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | Oh Holy Night - Kelly Clarkson |
| 2. | My Grown Up Christmas List - Kelly Clarkson |
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American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Best Holiday Music Ever
I am an American Idol fanatic, nothing they do can dissapoint me. However, this is one of the best compilations I have ever heard. I love the CD it is absolutely sensational. Ruben, Kimberly, and Tamyra are superb. Especially TAMYRA Gray she has one of the best voices I have ever heard in my life. KELLY CLARKSON has the best voice that I've heard since Whitney Houston. The cd is filled with cheer, and lifts my spirits everytime I play it. Buy it for yourself, or for a friend, because it makes a fine gift just in time for the holidays.
Submitted by tshabazz02 (Jacksonville, Florida 32218) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Great Cd
Love the cd, best version of "O come, All ye faithful" I have ever heard.
Submitted by dlc (Lorain, Oh, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Clay Aiken Rocked The Cd!
This was a really great cd, but I have to say, that if it had'nt of had Clay Aiken in it, I probably would'nt have enjoyed it half as much. He is way better than alot of people on the cd or American Idol itself. He absolutly made buying this cd worth it.
Submitted by clayaikenrocks (VA.USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No i like their song
i like this song because it makes me go to sleep
Submitted by rebecca_robinson13 (kansas city mo,USA'')
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