GLEE STARS RELEASING HOLIDAY ALBUM

The cast of hit TV musical Glee are getting into the holiday spirit by releasing a Christmas album.

The stars of the show, about a high school choir club, are hitting the studio to record Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, which will feature classics such as Jingle Bells and O Holy Night as well as a cover of You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.

The collection will hit shelves on 16 November (10), ahead of a special Christmas episode of Glee which airs on 7 December (10).

The Glee gang faces plenty of competition this Christmas - Mariah Carey, Scott Weiland and Jessica Simpson are all bringing holiday cheer with musical offerings.