USA TODAY has revealed that Kellie Pickler, American Idol alum, country singer, and co-host of the talk show Pickler & Ben - will star in "Christmas At Graceland," an all new Hallmark Channel Original Countdown to Christmas Movie!
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The storyline reported by USA Today: Pickler will portray Laurel, an "executive from Chicago who heads to Memphis with hopes of nabbing an old family-owned bank. Laurel's ex, Clay, who promotes local musical acts has bigger aspirations. Despite, Laurel's steadfast focus, she's reminded by Clay of their time as performers who were once on the cusp of fame. With what we presume will include a little holiday magic, Laurel shifts her focus to music once again."
"Christmas At Graceland" will film at Elvis Presley's former home in Tennessee, according to USA Today, and will, of course, include Elvis Presley music!
My Take:
Oh, "I'm all Shook Up"!
We first learned Kellie Pickler was doing a Christmas movie earlier this year. It is exciting now to have a title and a basic idea of the storyline. "I Can't Help Falling in Love" with the plans for this upcoming Christmas movie! Kellie Pickler is just as sweet and charming as she can be; I can only imagine this movie will be just as delightful to see! I do hope she wears her "Red High Heels".
Can't you just hear Elvis singing softly in the background... "Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me?"
Please share your thoughts on this movie below and your favorite Elvis song! I've always loved "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender," and his version of "How Great Thou Art."
UPDATE: Kellie's co-star is Wes Brown ("Christmas Cookies").
Blessings! Net
*Also, be sure to check out new updates to Hallmark's Christmas in July schedule - here!
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I love Kellie Pickler! She's too cute. This Hallmark movie sounds perfect for her! My favorite Elvis songs is probably Hound Dog or Blue Suede Shoes.
ReplyDeleteAwe, excellent choices... I love those, too! This is sure to be loads of fun! :)
DeleteI have to say it, thank you, thank you very much for posting this, Net. I've been a fan of the King for years. I can't pick one favorite song as they are all standards and classics, even today.
ReplyDeleteOh, cute, CJ... you're welcome... you're welcome very much! Elvis certainly had nearly every genre of music covered - from Rock, Country, and Gospel. He could sing it all, and now I can only imagine the King of music is singing to the King of all Kings in glory!
DeleteElvis' genre of music are Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, & Gospel
DeleteHe's King of Rock n Roll
Martha from NC. I have been a BIG Wes Brown fan now for years and now he is going to be in a Christmas movie with Kellie Pickler... who went to the same high school I did and grew up 8 miles from me... is THRILLING to say the least. I am so excited. Wes is very accomplished and has a beautiful voice and also plays the guitar. He is the real deal. He and Kellie will be great together. Can't wait !!!
DeleteOh I love this! As you probably know Net, Kellie is from North Carolina which makes her even more special to us. This will be one Hallmark Movie that my husband will diffidently want to watch!! We've been fans of her since she was on American Idol!
ReplyDeleteHard to pick out a favorite Elvis song! His voice was one of a kind! I love his version of "I Did It My Way" & of course "How Great Thou Art".
Keep up the good work Net! We all appreciate all of your hard work!
Thank you, Joyce! You are so sweet, as always! I do remember when Kellie Pickler first auditioned for idol... we all just adored her from the very start! She was the highlight, the STAR of the show, that season- for sure!
DeleteI love your Elvis song picks, too! Thank you for sharing! :)
I love your favorite Elvis picks, Net, but the "Hawaiian Wedding Song and I believe" were two of my most favorite songs from "the King"!! How wonderful Kellie is doing a film for Hallmark and I hope she will join "The Family"! She's adorable and can dance, too. I hear she won the Mirror Ball Trophy on DWTS a while back. Can't wait to see this one!
ReplyDeleteOh, those are wonderful Elvis song choices, too, Linda! I love "I Believe." It's so beautiful!
DeleteYou are so right- Kellie Pickler can dance, too! She's a triple threat, as they say. She can sing, act, and dance... plus, she can host, too, and probably juggle, as well! ha!ha! :) I can't wait along with you - to see this one!!!
Thanks for all your fun, informative Hallmark news, as always! Was there a posting about the Winter TCA? I saw one that had lots of beautiful photos of stars from January, but other than "Chesapeake Shores" news, the rest was all about the HMM channel. You have made a couple of references to TCA news, like this with Kellie Pickler, that I feel like I missed (and I hate to miss anything!) :) Thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteI shared Hallmark's press releases at the time, plus there was extra bits and pieces shared by Hallmark stars and writers here and there.
DeleteLeann Rimes & Kellie Pickler, too! This is a country girl's dream.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is! Now Jewel needs a Christmas movie, too, and I would love to see Naomi Judd in something, again, plus Kix Brooks! :)
DeleteHi Net,
ReplyDeleteI am a big Elvis fan and play his music a lot! Can't wait to see this movie! Favorite songs? Wow, so many...I love all of his '50's rock n' roll hits, but my favorite song is probably "If I Can Dream" from his '68 comeback special. Favorite Christmas song? I'll say it's a tie between "Santa Claus is Back in Town" and "Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me".
Okay, now you've got me singing in my (terrible) Elvis voice "Everybody in the whole cell block...was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock..."!
Thank you for sharing your favorite song picks, Mark! Just thinking about each song brings a smile to one's face. I don't know if I am familiar with "If I Can Dream". I'll have to look it up and see. It sounds like a wonderful title- so I'm definitely intrigued!
DeleteKeep on singing... but don't step on my "Blue Suede Shoes"!!! :)
You should be able to find a clip of him singing this song from his TV special on the internet. It's a powerful song about dreaming of a better world...a message that has never gone out of style! I'd love to know what you think of the song after you hear it!
DeleteI watched it on You Tube... (chills!) it is such a beautiful song, Mark. There's even a duet of Elvis singing the song, "If I Can Dream" with Celine Dion on American Idol, which is absolutely incredible! Two amazing voices singing each verse with such a powerful message! Thank you for sharing this amazing, inspiring song!!!
DeleteCountry Music alums: Jewel, John Schenider, Kix Brooks, LeAnn Rimes, & Kellie Pickler in Hallmark Channel movies
ReplyDeleteAnd more names mentioned below...
DeleteJewel needs Christmas mystery movie: A Fixer Upper Mystery: Deck the Hall
ReplyDeleteJewel could do Christmas, Valentine, June Wedding, Fall Harvest, Winterfest movies & also, The 4th of July, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving's Day, etc...
Other actresses & actors do
Or... A Fixer Upper Mystery: Haul the Deck?? lol
DeleteYes, it would be nice to see Jewel do more movies throughout the year; she's terrific in the Fixer Upper Mysteries! :)
DeleteDeck the Hallways (A Fixer-Upper Mystery)
DeleteClever mystery title with double meaning... I like that! :)
DeleteCountry Music Artists are in Hallmark Channel/HMM movies:
ReplyDeleteJohn Schenider: Come Dance at My Wedding
Jewel: A Fixer Upper Mysteries
Kix Brooks: Home by Spring
LeAnn Rimes: It's Christmas, Eve
Kellie Pickler: Christmas at Graceland
Any Country Music Stars will be in Hallmark Channel & HMM for their new movies in the future
Yes, lots of Country stars have starred in or co-starred in Hallmark movies through the years!
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Naomi Judd: Window Wonderland and Nearlyweds
Billy Ray Cyrus: Christmas in Canaan and Christmas Comes Home to Canaan
and
Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson: Angels Sing
Would love to see Brad Paisley have a role in his wife's movie, "Darrow & Darrow"!
It's awesome what if Brad Paisley wil portrayed as Claire's Cousin or ???
DeleteJana Kramer is a Country star & she was in Love at First Bark with Kevin McGerry
DeleteI can’t wait for this movie!!
ReplyDeleteMy dad loved Elvis as a kid and when my sister and I were growing up, he would sing “Are you lonesome tonight?” to us before we went to bed at night. We loved it so much! I guess it’s not an original Elvis song, but the Elvis version (sung by my dad) will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️
Sarah
Thank you for sharing that beautiful memory, Sarah! I love that so much! How precious of your dad to do that and give that special joy to his little girls! Oh, I hope they include that song in the movie, too... somewhere! It's a cherished favorite of mine, as well!
DeleteBlessings to you! Net
I wonder if they will play "Blue Christmas", by Elvis Presley for Christmas movie; "Christmas at Graceland"
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