CHRISTMAS on TV TODAY: Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas, Meet the Peetes Christmas Special, plus The Nativity Story, The Waltons: Best Christmas, Prancer, A Gift Wrapped Christmas, The Santa Clause, The Great Christmas Light Fight, A Veteran's Christmas, Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa, Snowed Inn Christmas and more! -- CHECK the CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE to see ALL Your Favorites!

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“Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas –
Presented by Hallmark Channel”

Details via Hallmark: Amy Grant is joined by husband and Grammy Award®-winning artist and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Vince Gill, country music star Kellie Pickler and Grammy Award®-winning singer Michael W. Smith for an evening filled rich performances of holiday favorites that are sure to put viewers in a festive mood, including solos of “To Be Together,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Breath of Heaven” and “Tennessee Christmas”; “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” and “Grown Up Christmas List” performed with Gill, “ ”O Little Town/Emmanuel” sung with Smith and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Pickler. Throughout the hour, Grant adds a personal touch by sharing family Christmas memories and beloved traditions.

Watch this Christmas Musical Special -

Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas
Monday, December 3, 2018

at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel

“Meet the Peetes Christmas Special”

Details via Hallmark: It’s Christmas time and the Peete family is preparing for their annual Christmas party extravaganza! But, as the party nears, Holly realizes she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Rodney, filled with the Christmas spirit, decides that he is going all out with this year’s holiday decorations, while Ryan tries her hand at writing her very first Christmas song.

Watch this Family Christmas Special -

Meet the Peetes
Monday, December 3, 2018

at 7pm/6c. on the Hallmark Channel

More Notable Christmas Movies / Specials on TV Today...

The Nativity Story, The Waltons: Best Christmas, Prancer, A Gift Wrapped Christmas, The Santa Clause, The Great Christmas Light Fight, A Veteran's Christmas, Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa, Snowed Inn Christmas and more!

See my Christmas TV Schedule to see where & when these are airing!

Joy to the World! Blessings, Net

🌟

"When they saw the star,
they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy."

~Matthew 2:10

HALLMARK CHANNEL MUSICAL SPECIAL - 'AMY GRANT’S TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS' with Vince Gill, Kellie Pickler and Michael W. Smith!

UPDATE: Correction on Premiere Date from the Hallmark Channel Press Release I was sent below. The date should be December 3rd at 6pm/5c.

AMY GRANT HEADLINES

A HEARTWARMING EVENING OF HOLIDAY CHEER

WITH 'AMY GRANT’S TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS' –

PRESENTED BY HALLMARK CHANNEL’

PREMIERING MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

image: Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas Album

Joined by Husband Vince Gill, Kellie Pickler and Michael W. Smith

Part of the Network’s Top-Rated “Countdown to Christmas” Programming Event


STUDIO CITY, CA – October 30, 2018 – Grammy® Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines “Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas – Presented by Hallmark Channel,” a one-hour special premiering Monday, December 3 (6 p.m. ET/PT), as part of the network’s #1-rated programming event, COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS. Hallmark Channel is historically the #1 television network in all of Q4.

Grant is joined by husband and Grammy Award®-winning artist and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Vince Gill, country music star Kellie Pickler and Grammy Award®-winning singer Michael W. Smith for an evening filled rich performances of holiday favorites that are sure to put viewers in a festive mood, including solos of “To Be Together,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Breath of Heaven” and “Tennessee Christmas”; “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” and “Grown Up Christmas List” performed with Gill, “ ”O Little Town/Emmanuel” sung with Smith and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Pickler. Throughout the hour, Grant adds a personal touch by sharing family Christmas memories and beloved traditions.

Shining a light on the true spirit of the season by some of the charities close to Grant’s heart are spotlighted including Song for Veterans, Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, Appalachian Relief Fund, World Relief and Barefoot Republic, Grant’s own camp for kids.

-- HALLMARK CHANNEL --

My take:

This sounds like such a wonderful show to put viewers in the Holiday Spirit! And, what better way to experience the joy of Christmas during the Holiday Season... then to see the act of giving in motion with the Charities that will be presented throughout the program!

I'm also delighted that Michael W. Smith, Vince Gill, and Kellie Pickler will be adding their incredible voices to this special! Thank you, Hallmark, for giving us a ticket to this festive Christmas show! I'll be sitting in the front row, and I hope all of you will join me!

Joyous Blessings! Net

*Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas Album is available at Amazon!

TCA NEWS: Hallmark Channel announces ‘AMY GRANT’S TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS’

image: Crown Media

Hallmark Press Release:

HALLMARK CHANNEL GETS INTO

THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH

‘AMY GRANT’S TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS’ (wt)

DURING COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 2018

BEVERLY HILLS, CA July 26, 2018 Hallmark Channel is in development on the all new one hour special, Amy Grant's Tennessee Christmas (wt), which will premiere during Countdown to Christmas in 2018. The announcement was made today as part of Crown Media Family Networks’ bi-annual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.

"We're are excited to partner with beloved country music star Amy Grant for this heartwarming special we know will resonate with our viewers, especially during Christmastime said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks.

Punctuated by musical performances, the special will feature a personal touch as Grant shares favorite family holiday memories. Shining a light on the true spirit of Christmas, viewers will be treated to heartfelt stories of veterans as well as victims of the Tennessee wildfires that benefitted from the kindness and generosity of neighbors and strangers alike. # # #

-- HALLMARK CHANNEL --

TCA NEWS: Hallmark Increases Production on Original Specials!

Hallmark Press Release:

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – July 26, 2018 – Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will increase production on original specials in the coming months that will give viewers a glimpse at new, original movie premieres, celebrate seasons and further the company’s commitment to raising awareness for pet rescue and the benefits of having pets in our lives. The announcement was made today as part of Crown Media Family Networks’ bi- annual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.

“We’re pleased to offer our viewers a variety of seasonal and pet-themed specials that complement our original movies and primetime series for a riveting viewing experience,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “From animal advocacy to celebrating the seasons and life’s treasured moments, these original specials are sure to resonate with viewers.”

The robust slate of original specials includes previews for seasonal franchises, hosted by fan-favorite talent, giving the audience an exclusive sneak-peek at upcoming original movie premieres for programming events such as Fall Harvest, Countdown to Christmas and more. As the holiday season is in full swing, viewers will be treated to two all-new, one-hour specials to help make their homes merry and bright: “Christmas in America,” from Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure, which highlights some of the funny, outlandish and heartwarming Christmas traditions around the country and “Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas” (wt), an inspiring look at Christmas in her home state featuring musical performances and personal, holiday memories.

Additionally, Hallmark Channel affirms its commitment to highlighting the joys of pet rescue and celebrating the triumphs of our four-legged friends with the “American Humane Hero Dog Awards,” “Kitten Bowl VI,” “2019 American Rescue Dog Show” which expands to a two-night event, and the first-ever “Cat Bowl,” a one-hour special featuring adult cats from past “Kitten Bowls” as they come together for an all-star game.

On Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, host Lori Loughlin will give sleuthers a preview of the second annual Garage Sale Mysteries month in August and audiences are sure to get into the holiday spirit early with the Miracles of Christmas preview. Guaranteed to warm everyone’s home – if only virtually – are the annual Yule Logs featuring Happy the Dog, Happy the Cat and their furry friends being offered once again on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Below is a list of upcoming original specials planned for both networks:

Programming Event Previews – Hallmark Channel

2018 Fall Harvest Preview Special, hosted by Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott (September 16) 2018
Hallmark Channel Holiday Preview Special (October 21)
2019 Winterfest Preview Special (December 29)
Countdown to Valentine’s Preview Special (January 26, 2019)


Programming Event Previews – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Garage Sale Mysteries Preview Special, hosted by Lori Loughlin (July 29)
Miracles of Christmas Preview Special (October 14)
Pet Initiative Specials – Hallmark Channel
American Humane Hero Dog Awards (October 24) Cat Bowl I (February 2, 2019)
Kitten Bowl VI (February 2, 2019)
2019 American Rescue Dog Show (February 17 – 18)
Holiday Specials – Hallmark Channel
Christmas in America (TBD)
Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas (wt) (TBD)
Holiday Specials – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Thanksgiving Yule Log (November 21 – 22) Christmas Yule Log (December 24 – 25)

-Crown Media Family Networks-