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 ; 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 ) http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Borders CONTACT: Daryl Mattson of Borders, +1-212-823-9774, ; 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/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/106169.html

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