Wilson Phillips Reunite to Release Their First Ever Christmas Album

Multi-Platinum Selling 90's Pop Trio, Known for their #1 Hit 'Hold On,' Back In The Studio With Producer Glen Ballard

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May 07, 2010, 07:14 ET

NEW YORK, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the best selling female groups of all time, Wilson Phillips is back together and releasing their first ever Christmas album this October 2010 on Sony MASTERWORKS / DRW Entertainment. The award-winning trio consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson will be reuniting with their original music producer Glen Ballard on this Christmas-themed album, kicking-off the pop group's overall return. Best known for co-writing Michael Jackson's hit single Man in the Mirror and producing Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill, Glen Ballard was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips' self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 ("Hold On," "Release Me," and "You're in Love").

"Reuniting Wilson Phillips with the multi-talented pop producer and songwriter Glen Ballard on an album featuring Christmas favorites and newly written songs is certain to become a holiday classic," states Alex Miller, Sr. Vice President & General Manager of Sony MASTERWORKS.

At a different stage in all of their lives, the trio of Wilson Phillips is excited to finally be back together and musically share the joy, love and happiness of the holiday season not only with their families, but with their fans too. As one of the most popular 90's female pop group, the Wilson Phillips Christmas album is sure to be one of the most buzzed about albums of the 2010 holiday season featuring 15 classic Christmas songs including "White Christmas," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Winter Wonderland," "The Christmas Song," and many more. There will also be a few new Holiday songs on the album that Wilson Phillips and Glen Ballard are writing together.

In anticipation for the release of their upcoming Christmas album, Wilson Phillips performed live on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 in San Antonio, TX at Hyatt Regency Hotel and will also be announcing more upcoming tour dates in the near future.

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