::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

This holiday installment of best-selling series to include gospel classics and favorites from Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin, Mandisa, and many more. LOS ANGELES — In time for the most wonderful time of the year, GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL! CHRISTMAS will begin spreading holiday cheer on Oct. 20, 2009, as 15 of today’s brightest and most renowned gospel artists lend their voices in celebration of the birth of Christ — the real reason for the season. From top to bottom, GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL! CHRISTMAS is comprised of nearly all yuletide standards and classics performed by gospel’s biggest stars, including Donnie McClurkin’s “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” Mary Mary’s “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” Fred Hammond’s “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” Yolanda Adams’ “Little Drummer Boy,” Donald Lawrence & the Tri-City Singers’ “Carol of the Bells,” and Martha Munizzi’s “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL! CHRISTMAS also includes a number of modern, worshipful chestnut...