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(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — A Special Christmas in Philadelphia “Christmas (Come Home, Baby)” has been released, NFL Eagles’ Jason Kelsey, Jordan Melata and Ryan Johnson, produced by Charlie Hall (Drug Wars) and executive producer Connor Barwin performances are now available. It’s the first in a series of holiday classics that will be released every Friday between now and December 23rd when they officially release via Vera Y Records.Recorded at Rittenhouse Soundworks, Silent Partners and Elm St studios, proceeds from the LP will be donated to Children’s Treatment Crisis Center in Philadelphia.

“Getting together and sharing our upbringing stories and Christmas means a lot to me as each of us grew up,” says Mailata, talking more closely about our backgrounds, music and family holidays. Finding out that Lane and Kelce have great voices behind their beards is my favorite part. “

This summer, Hawks teammates Jason Kelce, Rian Johnson, Jordan Merata, Connor Barwin and producer Charlie Hall teamed up to record a A special Christmas in Philadelphia. Seven-song LP features classic holiday songs and performances from the aforementioned players, as well as Marshall Allen (Sun Ra Arkestra), Rob Hyman (The Hooters), Eric Bazilian (The Hooters), Lady Alma, Zach Miller (Dr. Dog), Robbie Bennett (Drug War), Eliza Hardy Jones (Drug War), Brandon Beaver (MeWithoutYou), Thomas Hughes (The Spinto Band), Randy Huth (Pissed Jeans), Nick Krill (The Spinto Band, Teen Men), Nasir Dickerson, Kaila Vandever , Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner and The Silver Ages. Hawks announcer Merrill Reese and players Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, Brandon Graham, Hasson Redick and Jordan Davis all showed up.

“It’s amazing how talented and cool these guys are to see the Philly music and sports world come together to create something special for the holidays,” said Barwin, who attends the annual Toy Contest Children’s Crisis Center of Philadelphia Bring a little fun to the family during the holidays. “

A Special Christmas in Philadelphia Available for digital pre-order and limited-edition vinyl order through official website.