BTS member V has teamed up with the Bing Crosby estate to releasing a remix of the late Crosby's classic holiday song "White Christmas." The new version of "White Christmas" will drop Dec. 6. V also just released his new digital single, “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)” on November 29th.
V said: "I'm so grateful to have had the chance to be featured in a song with my all-time favorite jazz artist, Bing Crosby. I grew up listening to his song 'It's Been a Long, Long Time,' countless times a day, and I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have sung along on 'White Christmas' with the voice of someone I consider an idol. Being a huge fan of his, I sang with the utmost sincerity and admiration for him, and I hope many people enjoy it as much as I enjoyed singing it. Lastly, I wish a lovely holiday season to everyone listening to the song."
The Bing Crosby Estate and the late musician's daughter approved the collab, with Mary Crosby stating: "As a family, we are thrilled to have V and Dad singing together on this ultimate Christmas song. Their voices blend beautifully, capturing the holiday spirit in the best possible way." Harry Crosby, Bing's son, added: “We are incredibly excited about V joining Dad for the duet of “White Christmas.” We are happy that V will help share the joy of this timeless Christmas song.”
The duet will be available on exclusive holiday-themed Vinyl, CD, & merchandise with fans able to choose from two distinct vinyl variants: a Holiday Picture Disc Vinyl and a Zoetrope Snowflake Vinyl. There are also two exclusive CD versions, the first being a pink picture disc while the second will feature a snowflake. Both the vinyl and CDs are available for pre-order here.
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