Grammy award winning singer Michael McDonald's Christmas album goes gold in just days.

Singer Michael McDonald got an early Christmas present from Hallmark when the holiday album he released through the card store went gold in a matter of days.

McDonald's album, "Through the Many Winters: A Christmas Album" sold more than a half-million copies within two weeks of arriving in Hallmark's stores in November, said Ann Herrick, who runs the store's seasonal music program.

Last year's Hallmark Christmas CD, by James Taylor, was certified platinum, selling more than a million copies.

Hallmark, like Starbucks and other retailers, has moved into the specialty records business in recent years, but Hallmark's are themed to specific seasons.

The next one will be "With Love" by crooner Michael Buble for Valentine's Day. . . . . .Source