Martina McBride photo courtesy of frontpagepublicity.com.
Oct. 23, 2008 — Martina McBride recorded "Blue Christmas" for the new Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album, and now she’s headed to Graceland Mansion to flip the switch for the annual lighting of the blue Christmas lights at the King’s former home.
The event takes place Nov. 21 as Martina takes part in a tradition that Elvis instituted during his lifetime. The holiday blue lights were laid to rest for several years but reinstituted in 1982, and they’ve been a part of Memphis’ yuletide season ever since.
Fans can attend the ceremony in person, or they can observe it via the GracelandCam at elvis.com.
Martina’s not the only artist who’s added her vocals to Elvis’ on Christmas Duets. The project also features LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Sara Evans, Wynonna Judd, Amy Grant, Anne Murray and Little Big Town members Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild.
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