What It Is: The latest in a series of seasonal CDs assembled to benefit Special Olympics.
Who's Behind It: "Through bold innovation and enormous generosity, the record industry has made beautiful music for Special Olympics athletes since 1987. The benefit recording series has become the largest financial source in Special Olympics' history, enabling the organization to respond with hope in areas around the world where people with intellectual disabilities are still perceived as less than worthy, less than capable, even less than human."
Why It's Worth Checking Out: In addition to benefiting a good cause, buying the CD (links on the site go to iTunes, Best Buy, and Amazon) gets you thirteen holiday favorites performed by Colbie Caillat, Carter Twins, Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, Sean Kingston, Charice, Kristina DeBarge, Mitchel Musso, Leighton Meester, Kellie Pickler, Carrie Underwood, Ashley Tisdale, and Gloriana. You can listen to snippets of each on the site, download individual songs instead of the whole assemblage, and check out the line-up of past years' offerings.
Where to Start: Watch the video on the history of A Very Special Christmas.
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