Elvis Presley is to record a new album of Christmas duets for release later this year, even though he's dead. Okay, I think his parts might have already been recorded. But this new album, a venture between SonyBMG and Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc, will team him up with some living lady singers.
Using "state-of-the-art recording technology", so that it doesn't sound like some horrific karaoke nightmare, The King's 1957 'Elvis Christmas' album will have extra vocals added by LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Amy Grant and Anne Murray. Gospel quartet The Jordanaires will also return to re-record the parts they sang on the original album.
Gordon Stoker from The Jordanaires said: "It's amazing what they can do. Elvis sounds great. The recordings sound as if they were done yesterday".
SonyBMG President, John Ingrassia, added: "This is an excellent example of the innovative ways in which we keep Elvis' catalogue fresh for new and existing fans".
'Elvis Presley Christmas Duets' will be released on 14 Oct.