Eagles players blitz new Christmas album, aim to raise over $1.25 million for charity

After falling just short of winning a Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles players are on a mission to sing a different tune this football season, both on and off the field.

Eagles songbirds Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata are dropping a new 11-track holiday album "A Philly Special Christmas Special" on Vera Y Records.

A vinyl version of the album will be available for preorder on Friday, Nov. 3 at Phillyspecialchristmas.com. The album will also be available on streaming platforms at a later date.

Eagles team up with Patti LaBelle

For the album, which features 10 holiday classics and an original song, the trio of songbirds teamed up with local musicians including legendary songstress Patti LaBelle.

Also singing along are Amos Lee, The Hooters’ Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman, DMHotep (Sun Ra Arkestra), Kevin Hanson (The Fractals, Huffamoose), Luke Carlos O’Reilly, Waxahatchee, and members of The War on Drugs, Dr. Dog, Mewithoutyou, The Silver Ages Choir and others.

First Eagles album raised $1.25 million

Vinyl sales from "A Philly Special Christmas Special" will be donated to local charities. The trio's goal is to surpass the $1.25 million raised from their 2022 debut LP "A Philly Special Christmas."

“It never occurred to me that this gang would make another record and yet it never occurred to me that we WOULDN’T make another record,” producer Charlie Hall (The War on Drugs) said in an emailed statement.

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"What ensued surpassed all expectations — musically and spiritually. We dug in and have put together a wide-ranging romp through some classics, some deep cuts, and even an original tune written by Kelce.”

What songs are on 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' ?

"The Christmas Song"

"This Christmas"

"Dominick the Donkey"

"Santa’s Night"

"Christmas Time Is Here"

"All I Want for Christmas Is You"

"Pretty Paper"

"The Dreidel Song"

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

"Fairytale of Philadelphia"

"Auld Lang Syne"

Leadership from Jason Kelce and friends

In addition to the Eagles players showing off their golden pipes, the gang's new album is also a reflection of their character.

“These guys bring out the best in one another and help set each other up to succeed, and to have the confidence to make mistakes … and then ultimately succeed."

When do the Eagles play next?

The Eagles' season opener is a matchup against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, Sept. 10. The game starts at 4:25 p.m. EST and broadcasts on CBS. For more info, visit CBSsports.com.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Eagles to release holiday album: 'A Philly Special Christmas' Special'