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Leslie Odom - "The Christmas Album" label_Pale Chord or it could have neverGrammy Tony winner and Emmy nominee, Leslie Odom Jr. Followed up his hit 2016 holiday album Simply Christmas with his second festive affair, 2020's The Christmas Album featuring a collection of classics ("Last Christmas," "O Holy Night," "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas," "Little Drummer Boy") plus two originals ("Snow," "Heaven & Earth"). "Man lemme tell you we sang our hearts on this album," Leslie said. "We needed to. I believe you'll