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.

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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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