Ally BrookeandDinah Janeare checking off one gift on Harmonizers’ wish list.
The two pop stars and former members ofFifth Harmonyreunited to release a special duet of the holiday classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” — marking the first time anyone from the girl group has teamed up since going on hiatus in 2018. The surprise release arrived on Friday, along with a charmingmusic videofeaturing the performers getting festive and singing in the studio.
Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane in 2016.Stefanie Keenan/Getty
Stefanie Keenan/Getty
In a press release, the two singer-songwriters shared statements about how thrilled they were to reunite.
Ally Brooke said, “I’m beyond thrilled to be back together with my former Fifth Harmony mate Dinah! There are no words to explain how it feels to be reunited with our collaboration! We hope to bring lots of happiness to our fans and the world with our reunion!”
Ally Brooke and Dinah Jane’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” cover art.Courtesy of Snafu Records
Courtesy of Snafu Records
“There’s a special type of joyous spirit that Christmas brings us all. This holiday season, I’m grateful for this healing union that has brought my good ole sister Ally Brooke and I together through music,” Dinah Jane shared.
The “Bottled Up” singer added, “May this song encourage you to embrace love, forgiveness, and bring comfort to all. I pray that this song may connect souls to our dear Savior as His love is the reason for ALL Seasons.”
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Although each member of the “Worth It” group has released solo work since they went on hiatus in 2018, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is the first time any of the vocalists have appeared on the same release.
5H last released music together with their self-titled album in August 2017, and then they disbanded the following March. Their final project featured just Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane,Lauren JaureguiandNormani, asCamila Cabellodeparted the pop group early in December 2016.
Ally Brooke’s ‘Under the Tree’ Christmas EP.courtesy ally brooke
courtesy ally brooke
The holiday single is a surprise track that’s been added to Ally Brooke’sUnder the Treeholiday EP, which first arrived on Nov. 3 with just four songs, including a solo version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Ahead of the release, PEOPLE spoke to the “Work From Home” singer aboutputting together her debut holiday collectionand her aspirations of a Fifth Harmonyreunion.
“It’s been such a goal for so long, since I was little, to have a Christmas album, and I finally have a Christmas EP,” the recording artist shared. “Me and my family just love the holidays, and it’s so meaningful for me. I mean, it’s my favorite time of the year, so to have a Christmas EP after all the time that has passed, it’s magical, it really is.”
source: people.com
