Dave Koz, Chris Botti Guest on Rod Stewart's Christmas CD

Grammy Award winning singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rod Stewart is set to release his first ever Christmas album on October 30 on Verve Music.  Merry Christmas, Baby features a host of guest artists including Dave Koz on "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," Chris Botti on Stewart's virtual duet with Ella Fitzgerald for the classic "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?," Michael Buble on "Winter Wonderland" and Mary J. Blige who duets with Rod on "We Three Kings."  Legendary producer David Foster handles the producing and arranging for the set.  If that weren't enough, Rod is also releasing his first autobiography entitled Rod: The Autobiography, due out on October 23.  The book promises a candid look at his five decades in the music business and reflections on his highly publicized love life, including his three marriages and eight children.  Rod will kick off the New Year with a series of shows at Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas beginning on January 23, 2013.