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Jordan Mailata is having a Merry Christmas! Having already established himself as the undisputed MVP of vocal prowess in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room, this offensive tackle extraordinaire is now taking his talents to the national stage. Move over, carolers, because Mailata belts out the cheer with authority. In a yuletide spectacle titled “A Philly Special Christmas Special,” Mailata led the choir, stealing the show with solo performances on not one but several of the 11 festive tracks.

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Low-key Mailata’s star power shines bright on the Eagles’ Christmas album. In a plot twist, Mailata finds himself starstruck while harmonizing with the legendary Patti LaBelle. But Mailata didn’t stop at the Eagles’ nest; he took his singing skills to the White House. Yes, the OT maestro showcased his vocal chops for the most important person in the country. What’s the play-by-play on this unexpected serenade at the White House? Let’s huddle up and find out!

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Jordan Mailata strikes a chord at the White House

Jordan Mailata teamed up with President Joe Biden to gift First Lady Jill Biden a VIP pass for his show-stopping solo act. PHLEaglesNation hit up ‘X’ to drop the significant bombshell on Mailata. The caption read, “This week, Joe Biden secretly invited Jordan Mailata to the White House to surprise his wife Jill with a performance of Jordan singing “This Christmas” at the White House Staff Party.”

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The surprise? A jaw-dropping performance of Mailata crooning This Christmas at the White House staff party, leaving everyone in the audience with the perfect blend of awe and holiday spirit. Apart from shielding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blind side, Jordan Mailata possesses an additional superpower.

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The man behind the mask on “The Masked Singer” and the voice responsible for his wife’s father-daughter dance, Mailata has become the unsung hero behind the success of the Christmas albums, a lineup dominated by his fellow offensive linemen, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson. And if challenging Mariah Carey’s vocal prowess is a measure of success, Mailata almost gave the legendary singer a run for her money.

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Mailata’s vocals hit a high note this Christmas

Jordan Mailata has left the Iggles in awe with his rendition of Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem, All I Want For Christmas Is You. According to Eagles’ holiday albums producer Charlie Hall, Mailata’s vocal prowess in this cover is nothing short of a Hail Mary pass in the world of Christmas tunes.

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Coming from New Zealand, the Mailata family’s singing abilities are rooted in their Samoan Christian faith. Yet, Mailata, the second-youngest of five, was never the lead singer growing up. Fast forward to the present, and life has completed its circle for Jordan Mailata. A Merry Christmas, indeed!

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Jhelum Mehta is an NFL content analyst at EssentiallySports. Having started her journey as a writer, she harbors immense knowledge when it comes to the game of touchdowns and tackles. Her current position at ES allows Jhelum to formulate a gripping analysis of live matches that 'pocket' her perspective pieces and help assemble engaging articles. On account of this, Jhelum has been able to statistically armor her articles and also procure a couple of ‘Editor's picks’ under her belt. Despite the diversity of the articles she has covered, Jhelum predominantly reports on the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs, which also remain an integral theme of her off-court pieces. Away from the enthusiasm and passion of the gridiron, Jhelum devotes her time to crafting stories and "quarterbacking" new dance moves.

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