NBC has officially confirmed that Reba McEntire, the undisputed Queen of Country Music, will host this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Special, live from the heart of Manhattan. Beneath the iconic 80-foot Christmas tree and shimmering city skyline, Reba will deliver a night filled with music, nostalgia, and pure holiday magic.
From Oklahoma roots to global stardom, Reba brings her signature warmth and storytelling to one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions. This year, the world-famous Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting is expected to draw millions of viewers across the globe.
Audiences can expect breathtaking live renditions of Christmas classics, including:
“Silent Night” — intimate, candlelit, and pure emotion.
“Mary, Did You Know?” — soulful, powerful, and timeless.
And a brand-new country Christmas performance only Reba could deliver.
Snow will fall. Choirs will echo through the Plaza. Brass bands, gospel harmonies, and the glow of 50,000 sparkling lights will set the stage.
New York’s Biggest Christmas Celebration Gets a Country Heart
This year’s production promises to be “the most heartfelt and nostalgic celebration in a decade,” according to NBC executives. Reba will be joined by special guests from Broadway, the Grand Ole Opry, and surprise stars yet to be announced.
From the towering tree to Fifth Avenue’s twinkling lights, Manhattan becomes a winter postcard — and at its very center stands a woman whose voice has defined generations.
A Voice. A Tree. A Christmas Tradition.
New York’s Biggest Christmas Celebration Gets a Country Heart
Reba shared in a statement:
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This Christmas, New York will shine brighter. And Reba will be the reason why.
