Lauren Alaina; Wynonna Judd; Mickey Guyton.Photo:Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty; Emma McIntyre/Getty; Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty
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It’s Christmastime at the Grand Ole Opry, y’all!
MusicianWynonna Juddwill host theGrand Ole Opry’sChristmas at the Oprywith a just-announced star-studded lineup of blockbuster singers – includingLauren Alaina,Mickey Guytonand more, NBC shared exclusively with PEOPLE.
Country starsAdam Doleac,BRELAND, Brenda Lee,Chris Janson,Chrissy Metz,Kelly Clarkson,Meghan Patrick,Mitchell TenpennyandTrace Adkinsare set to lend their voices for the festive two-hour special, held at the historic music venue in Nashville.
Viewers will be treated to an array of Christmas favorites, holiday classics and today’s biggest hits, including iconic duets and collaborations, NBC said in a statement.
The show will be taped Tuesday in front of a live audience of country music fans, with the final product airing Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC before streaming the following day on Peacock.
Trace Adkins performing at the Opry in November 2005.Paul Hawthorne/Getty
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Christmas has a big place in Wynonna’s musical career – and in her heart.
She’s recorded several Christmas albums and onSouthern Living’s “Biscuits & Jam” podcast, Judd, 59, shared some sweet holiday memories from her growing-up days in Appalachia.
"I remember it was a big deal because we always chopped down our own tree…We would literally march out and pick one and cut it down. We had time and that was such a gift. I didn’t know it at the time,” the multiple Grammy-award singer recalled.
The singer-songwriter talked more about Christmas toBillboardin 2014, explaining that her 5 favoriteChristmas songsare “Ave Maria,” “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” “O Holy Night,” “Silent Night” and “Mary Did You Know?”
Judd told the outlet that she is mindful of the fact that many fans consider her albumsClassic ChristmasandChristmas Time with the Juddswhich she recorded with her late mother,Naomi, as essential listening during their holiday celebrations.
“I think I am keenly aware of that….The thought of someone decorating their tree to our album makes me stop for a second,” she said, adding, “they are having human experiences with us in the background. I take that very seriously, because I know how precious life is.
Judd was honored last week at the inauguralPeople’s Choice Country Awards, where shereceived the first-ever country champion award, recognizing her commitment to social advocacy and philanthropy throughout her career.
source: people.com
