"Holiday Party" features a mix of upbeat and festive music. Along with
classic holiday songs, the CD offers the all-new single "Please Don't
Forget" by Grammy Award-winner Aaron Neville. A song about true joy
and peace received from helping others, "Please Don't Forget" follows
in the tradition of the "original" Salvation Army Christmas song
"Silver Bells," which also is performed by a Salvation Army brass band
on the CD. "Silver Bells," inspired by the iconic Salvation Army bell
ringer, was originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1950.

Neville also lends his voice to the holiday classics "White Christmas"
and "Go Tell It On The Mountain" from his album "Christmas Prayer."
"Holiday Party" features other well known artists such as Ray Charles,
The Beach Boys, Amy Grant, The Salvation Army Ensemble, One Approved,
Matt Belsante and Blessing. Classic holiday songs include "All I Want
For Christmas," "Little Drummer Boy," the Charlie Brown Christmas
Theme and others.

"One of the sounds I love about the holiday season is the 'ring ring'
of Salvation Army bells at Red Kettles. It brings hope, happiness and
awareness to so many around the U.S. It's such an honor to partner
with The Salvation Army and The Weather Channel on this holiday
collection and new song. 'Please Don't Forget' is just a reminder to
reach out a hand to our brothers and sisters who may need a little
extra help this holiday season and every season for generations to
come," said Aaron Neville.

Aaron Neville will appear for the special premiere performance of
"Please Don't Forget" Friday, Nov. 20 on Wake Up with Al, The Weather
Channel morning show hosted by Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams. The
Weather Channel, Aaron Neville and The Salvation Army also have joined
forces to promote the single and the CD. TWC will support the effort
from weather.com as well as on air. The single "Please Don't Forget" -
available exclusively on the "Holiday Party" CD - and the full CD will
both be available for purchase and download from
theweatherchannelmusic.com. "Holiday Party" will be distributed to the
retail market via EMICMG Distribution, a subsidiary of EMI Music. The
CD will be available at major retailers such as Wal-Mart.

"The Salvation Army has a strong musical tradition so this partnership
is a natural fit," said Major George Hood, national community
relations and development secretary for The Salvation Army. "This is
an excellent way for people to help their neighbors in need by
supporting the Red Kettle Campaign while enjoying some great music in
the process."

The release of "Holiday Party" follows past CD release successes from
The Weather Channel. In December 2007, TWC's debut album "The Weather
Channel Presents…Smooth Jazz" hit number one on Billboard's current
contemporary jazz charts and became a top-20 seller on Amazon.com. In
spring 2008, a second "Smooth Jazz II" compilation was on Amazon.com's
Top-40 list for several weeks. Both CDs are available at www.weather.com/store,
Best Buy and Amazon.com.

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Note: Digital release also available at Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/4f3OLc