Aretha Franklin to Sign First-Ever Christmas CD at Borders Columbus Circle in New York Oct. 29

Aretha Franklin to Sign First-Ever Christmas CD at Borders Columbus Circle in New York Oct. 29

 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ --    Who:      The undisputed "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin has recorded her             first-ever holiday album, "This Christmas Aretha." This             long-awaited CD is available exclusively at Borders, Waldenbooks             and on Borders.com. Produced by Tena Clark and Aretha Franklin,             for DMI Records, the 11-track CD features classic and             contemporary songs infused with the artist's trademark gospel,             soul, R&B and classical styles.    What:     Aretha Franklin will make a personal appearance Wednesday, Oct.             29 at 7 p.m. at Borders to sign copies of "This Christmas             Aretha."    Why:      Aretha Franklin has achieved global recognition on an             unprecedented scale. One of the most influential and important             voices in the history of pop music, her ever-distinctive,             soulful, to-the-bone vocal style has graced music charts for             over four decades and her live performances have touched the             hearts of tens of millions since she began her musical journey             in Detroit as a singing child prodigy. Now fans have the             opportunity to see Ms. Franklin and have their "This Christmas             Aretha" CDs autographed.    Where:    Borders             10 Columbus Circle-Time Warner Center             New York, NY 10019             (212) 823-9775    When      Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.              Wrist bands to secure a place in line for the CD signing will be             distributed beginning when the store opens at 9 a.m. to the             first 125 fans who purchase "This Christmas Aretha" and queue up             for the opportunity to see Ms. Franklin in person and secure her             coveted autograph on the CD.    Media     Media interested in attending and covering this event should   Contacts: contact Daryl Mattson with Borders at (212) 823-9774 or at             dmattson@bordersgroupinc.com;              Media interested in interviewing Ms. Franklin should contact             Gwendolyn Quinn at (212) 765-7910;              Media interested in learning more about DMI Records should             contact Maureen O'Connor at (310) 854-8116.    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO )  

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Source: Borders

CONTACT: Daryl Mattson of Borders, +1-212-823-9774,
dmattson@bordersgroupinc.com; or Gwendolyn Quinn, for Ms. Franklin,
+1-212-765-7910; or Maureen O'Connor of DMI Records, +1-310-854-8116

Web site: http://www.borders.com/

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