After several years of collaborating with Kanye West, John Legend released his debut studio album, Get Lifted, in 2004. With his silky vocals on hits like “Ordinary People,” Get Lifted was named Best R&B Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Since then, he has become an EGOT winner, as well as a beloved coach on NBC’s The Voice. The “Green Light” singer is also a big fan of the holiday season, releasing his first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas, in 2018. This year, Disney’s Magical Christmas Day Parade returned with a festive performance from Legend.
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John Legend Takes On Donny Hathaway Classic
Decked out in red head to toe, John Legend arrived at Disneyland dressed for the occasion. The Voice star lent his velvety vocals to “This Christmas,” first recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1978.
A diverse range of artists, including Patti LaBelle, Christina Aguilera and Lady A, have covered the festive tune. Legend added his own soulful cover to that repertoire during his Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.
Legend has been touring across the country over the past few months for his A John Legend Christmas concert series. The tour wrapped Dec. 21 in Hanover, Maryland.
On the tour’s last day, Legend posted his cover of “This Christmas” on his Instagram page. “If you can’t make it, this one’s for you,” the 12-time Grammy winner wrote in the caption.
Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, this year’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade also featured performances from Elton John, Andy Grammar, Carly Pearce, Pentatonix, Anika Noni Rose and SEVENTEEN.
Is Legend Returning to ‘The Voice?’
The Voice concluded its 26th season on Dec. 10, with Sofronio Vasquez taking home the crown for coach Michael Bublé.
John Legend has appeared as a coach on nine seasons of The Voice, beginning in 2019. After taking a season off, the “All Of Me” singer is once again ready for battle as he returns to his big red chair in 2025.
The Voice returns for its 27th season on Feb. 3, 2025, at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC. Alongside Legend, Bublé returns for his second straight season. Season 1 fan favorite Adam Levine and newcomer Kelsea Ballerini round out this year’s roster.
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