Jimmy Barnes has announced he will release a Christmas album!

The album will feature takes on the likes of ‘Jingle Bell Rock’, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ and  ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’.

The Aussie rock icon told Deborah Knight he has been thinking about releasing music for the festive season for a long time.

“What I like about Christmas is it brings out the best in people. It doesn’t matter what religion you are, people are nice to each other.”

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