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It’s time for the time-honored tradition of lighting up the iconic New York City Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, and you’ll get to watch it all unfold on the 90th Annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special — the two-hour telecast tonight, Wednesday, November 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

NBC News’ “TODAY” co-anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Mario Lopez from “ACCESS Hollywood” will host as the tree is lit for a milestone 90th time, and there will be a ton of talent on-hand to help you jingle all the way throughout the event!

Jimmie Allen, Andrea Bocelli along with Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, The Muppets of Sesame Street, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, The Shindellas, Gwen Stefani, Louis York, and more, will be treating viewers to festive performances.

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The beloved Radio City Rockettes, from their iconic “Christmas Spectacular” show, and a special bit by Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph will also be part of the night.

Make sure you tune in to enjoy this special dose of holiday cheer!

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

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NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

The Fairview 5th Grade Choir Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

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NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Craig Melvin, Hoda Kotb and Mario Lopez Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Gwen Stefani Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

David Foster and Katharine McPhee Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

David Foster and Katharine McPhee Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Cookie Monster, Elmo, Tango, Abby Cadabby and Grover Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Mickey Guyton Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Alicia Keys Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Jimmie Allen Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Louis York and Jimmie Allen Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

The ShindellasPhoto: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Louis York, Jimmie Allen and The Shindellas Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Dan + Shay Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Gwen Stefani Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Andrea Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Brett Eldredge Photo: NBCUniversal

Stay Merry,

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Country music star Carly Pearce is returning to host this year’s “CMA Country Christmas” special!

For the 13th year, the musical event of the season will feature even more powerhouse names, including Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty singing beloved holiday classics and new favorites.

“CMA Country Christmas” will air on Thursday, December 8 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on ABC, and it will stream the next day on both Hulu and Disney+!

Check out photos from the special below along with a sneak peek look!

(L-R, Top-Bottom) Alicia Keys (Alicia Keys Records), Switchfoot (Erik Frost), Backstreet Boys (K-BAHN) and Joss Stone (Nolan Knight)

There are a lot of new Christmas albums out this year, but there are also a lot of isolated songs that get released during the holiday season. We’ve compiled a list, which will continue to grow (so keep checking back!), of some of the latest holiday singles—and some stand-out tracks from recent yuletide albums—that we think you might enjoy! Check out the list below, and give them a listen.

Most of these songs are available on all streaming platforms.

Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Chloe x Halle, Dan + Shay, Leon Bridges

Christmas music is one of my absolute favorite things about the holiday season! You’ll definitely find me listening to my holiday playlist at any given time of the year, but it goes into overdrive once September 1st hits. Full disclosure: I have over 1,000 Christmas songs to play… there’s no way I can only listen to them in November and December.  In fact, I even have a “Christmas in July” playlist filled with tropical sounding festive favorites.

Ever year I love adding to both my digital and physical music collection with new albums, and I’ve noticed that there are several artists I love who don’t have a record that spreads Christmas cheer; some of them have released singles but never a full-length feature, and I’d really like for them to.

For fun, I decided to create a list of 25 top names in music who I think should release a holiday album.

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The time-honored tradition of lighting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will take place tonight during the NBC special, “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,“ with a live telecast hosted by “TODAY” show co-anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Al Roker.

The iconic special will feature performances from top names in the business like Kelly Clarkson, Goo Goo Dolls, Earth, Wind & Fire, Brett Eldredge, Jimmy Fallon, Tori Kelly, Dolly Parton, Pentatonix, Dan + Shay, Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, as well as the cast of Broadway’s “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations” and the legendary Radio City Rockettes.

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Country music superstar Thomas Rhett and his his wife, philanthropist Lauren Akins, are hosting the 11th annual “CMA Country Christmas” this month! The beloved holiday special will feature a star-studded lineup of performers singing festive classics, including Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling.

This will be a television hosting debut for the couple, who will be joined by their three daughters during the show. Given the current state of the world, this will be the first time the show is filmed without a live audience, but instead with a throwback to nostalgic holiday specials of the past.

“The idea for this year’s show was to do a throwback of the great Christmas specials of the 1960s and 1970s,” says Robert Deaton, executive producer. “Andy Williams, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra all had classic Christmas specials where the viewer was invited into the homes of the host to celebrate the holiday like a best friend coming to visit. That was what we wanted to create for this year’s show. Instead of a big flashy production, we took a page from those iconic specials to say, ‘Come relax, and let’s celebrate the holiday together.'”

“CMA Country Christmas” will premiere on Monday, November 30th at 9pm/8c on ABC. If you miss the original airing, this program will be available for a limited time On Demand and on Hulu.

Watch the official promo below!

See photos from the show!

CMA Country Christmas 2020

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Kelsea Ballerini
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Gabby Barrett
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Dan + Shay
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Florida Georgia Line
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Lady A
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Little Big Town
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Tim McGraw
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Thomas Rhett performs while Lauren Akins looks on.
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CMA Country Christmas 2020

Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins with their children.
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Stay Merry,

To celebrate the 25 Days of Christmas holiday programming that is spanning across the ABC, Freeform and Disney Channel networks, Reba McEntire is returning as host again this year for the annual “CMA Country Christmas” special!

The iconic entertainer will also perform on the beloved 2-hour holiday event, which will also feature performances from top country acts and legendary favorites, including: