“On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our beloved Della Reese has passed away peacefully at her California home last evening surrounded by love. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and pastor, as well as an award-winning actress and singer. Through her life and work she touched and inspired the lives of millions of people,” her costar Roma Downey confirmed to PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.
Unlike her Christmas with Mahalia Jackson album, Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas! has a large number of traditional holiday tracks, such as "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "The First Noel," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "O Holy Night." The CD also features songs like "Mary's Little Boy Child," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "No Room at the Inn," and "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," and Mahalia Jackson 's classic voice makes this disc a worthwhile addition to any holiday music collection.