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After announcing that she was making a Christmas album earlier this summer, Lea Michele officially announced her first solo holiday record, CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY!

The former Glee actress has recorded several Christmas albums for the hit FOX television series, but this it the first time she’s been able to create her own collection filled with renditions of her favorite seasonal classics, including “Silver Bells”, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Disney’s Frozen.

“It was always my dream to make a Christmas record,” Michele, exclusively told PEOPLE. “Christmas is so special to me. It’s such an important time of year for me and my family that I have so many incredible memories from.”

Photos: Instagram / Monique Lhuillier

I recently posted the news about Lea Michele‘s upcoming holiday album, but I couldn’t stop thinking about her beautiful red gown from the album cover shoot that I had to do a post to spotlight it!

Michele may be sitting on snow sprinkled steps, but they didn’t take away from the magic that is her red Monique Lhuillier Strapless Silk Organza Embroidered Tiered Ball Gown, from the designer’s Fall/Winter 2018 Ready-To-Wear Collection.