Carly Paoli loves Christmas, so what better way to celebrate her favourite time of year, than to release a Christmas album! The celebrated Mansfield born, British/Italian soprano, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated Christmas album, 'Carly Paoli: The Christmas Collection', on the Abiah record label. Available on CD, this album is a heartfelt celebration of Christmas, featuring fifteen festive tracks that promise to bring holiday cheer to listeners around the world. A true star of the classical and crossover genres, Carly Paoli has earned international acclaim with performances on some of the world's most prestigious stages, sharing the spotlight with luminaries such as Andrea Bocelli, Elaine Paige, David Foster, Aled Jones and Alfie Boe. Most recently Carly performed at the Rockefeller Center's iconic Rainbow Room in New York with Sir Rod Stewart in aid of The Kings Foundation. Her impressive resume also includes performances for various members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle and St. James' Palace, and she was famously praised by Pope Francis, who when he heard her rendition of 'Ave Maria' described her as having 'the voice of an angel'. 'Carly Paoli: The Christmas Collection' marks Carly's first Christmas album, and it includes a delightful mix of Christmas classics and medleys, each infused with Carly's signature elegance and emotive artistry. Highlights from the album include a duet with renowned American singer David Phelps on 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', as well as cherished favourites such as 'O Holy Night', 'Bless Us All' from The Muppets Christmas Carol, 'Somewhere in My Memory', the theme from Home Alone, Irving Berlin's 'Let It Snow', 'Silent Night', 'Grown-Up Christmas List' by David Foster, 'Believe' from The Polar Express and 'My Christmas Dream', which sees Carly duet with musical theatre star Rachel John. The album also features two special medleys, 'Carol of the Christmas Bells' and 'Christmas Medley', re-imagined with Paoli's unique style.