Heartbound has put together a collection of praise and worship that is filled with warmth and emotion. In addition to favorite Christmas songs, such as "Carol of the Bells," "Mary Did You Know" and "Grownup Christmas List," each of the women has an original composition (Debbie Bastian's "Glory," Lori Hales' "Had I Been There" and Me'Chel Musgrave's "Rearranging Christmas") that demonstrate their song-writing abilities, with thought-provoking ideas and beautiful melodies. In addition, they team up for a song that conveys their main message: "He was born. He lives. He still lives — This Is Christmas." They are accompanied by Marvin Goldstein on piano, but a variety of other musicians also add to the richness. — C.W.

IL DIVO; "The Christmas Collection" (Columbia Records)

Call them the "opera boyband" if you must, but this quartet of gorgeous guys demonstrate gorgeous voices in gorgeous harmony. Comprised of an American, a French, a Spanish and a Swiss singer, the cosmopolitan group bridges the world between classic and pop with a sound that is rich, warm and powerful. Their yuletide collection includes "O Holy Night," "Ave Maria" "Panis Angelicus," a beautiful "When A Child Is Born" and a moving version of "The Lord's Prayer." — C.W.

KENNY G; "The Greatest Holiday Classics" (Arista)

This is a Kenny G's "Christmas Greatest Hits" album. The 16 tracks were culled from various albums released from 1994. "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Sleigh Ride," "Jingle Bell Rock," "My Favorite Things" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" are just a few of the songs arranged for his saxophone. And "The Chanukah Song" for the sake of his own religious holiday celebration. — S.I.

JANA; "American Indian Christmas" (Standing Stone)

Jana Mashonee has devoted her life to promoting her Native American culture. A member of the Lumee tribe, she presents workshops at elementary, junior high and high schools throughout the country. Mashonee's Christmas album has various carols and hymns recorded in Native American languages. "O Holy Night" sung in Navajo, "Silent Night" in Arapaho and a Cherokee version of "What Child Is This" are a sample of the album's flavor, backed by an orchestra and a group of Native American musicians. — S.I.

LISA LYNNE & GEORGE TORTORELLI; "Silent Night" (Lavender Sky Music)