🎶 When to Watch Christmas Musical TV Specials This Week with Little Big Town, Carrie Underwood, Michael Buble, Matthew West, Josh Groban, for King & Country and More

Need a liitle Christmas music now! Tune in to these musical specials...


Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry

Air Date: Monday, December 16, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.) on NBC

Performers will include: Little Big Town, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson, and Orville Peck.


Michael Buble's Christmas in the City

Air Date: Monday, December 16, 10 p.m. on NBC

According to NBC, the show presents a mix of comedy, music and, of course, the spirit of Christmas, all from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center.


A Motown Christmas

Air Date: Tuesday, December 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC

The musical program will feature Smokey Robinson, Halle Bailey, Pentatonix, Andra Day, Jamie Foxx, Ashanti, BeBe Winans, Jordin Sparks, and more.


Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular

Air Date: Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC

Additional performers include Mariah Carey, Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and more.


A Bocelli Family Christmas

Air Dates: Thursday, December 19, 8 p.m. on TBN
Thursday, December 19, 8 p.m. on TBN
Friday, December 20, 3 a.m. on TBN

A Bocelli Family Christmas captures the wonder and music of the holidays with a mix of classic carols and original songs from the Bocelli family's brand new multi-generational album. It's a magical Christmas special for the whole family.


Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas

Air Date: Thursday, December 19, 9 p.m. on CBS

Nate Bargatze will be joined by Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Noah Kahan, Jelly Roll, Mikey Day, and Ashley Padilla


Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas

Air Date: Thursday, December 19, 10-11 p.m. on NBC

According to NBC, the evening will feature the best of Manilow’s greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Looks Like We Made It” along with several holiday favorites.


National Christmas Tree Lighting

Air Date: Friday, December 20, 8 p.m. on CBS

The event is hosted by Mickey Guyton and features performances by Adam Blackstone, Stephen Sanchez, James Taylor and Trisha Yearwood.


Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays

Air Date: Friday, December 20, 9 p.m. on CBS

In addition to Josh Groban, there will be performances by James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War and Treaty.


A Silent Night At The Museum Of The Bible

Air Date: Friday, December 20, 9 p.m. on TBN

Program includes: for KING & COUNTRY, Franni Rae Cash, and scenes from The Chosen


Matthew West - Come Home For Christmas

Air Date: Friday, December 20, 10 p.m. on TBN

The special features Matthew West performing classic Christmas carols and his original songs, including "Come Home for Christmas" and "Because of Bethlehem". Matthew also sings a duet of "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" with his daughter, Lulu West.


All Heaven & Nature Sing with Bill Gaither & Friends

Air Date: Friday, December 20, 11 p.m. on TBN

Gospel Music Hall of Fame members the Gaither Vocal Band ring in the holidays with joyful harmonies and signature style performing Christmas classics "Away In a Manger," "Silver Bells" and "White Christmas," as well as new seasonal songs.

I hope these Christmas specials 

will have you singing along! 🎶

Have a Blessed, Merry Day!!!

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Christmas TV Highlights for the Week!

Throughout December, there is always something festive to watch on TV. Of course, Lifetime has a new movie premiere every night in December, BYU has 2 new movie premieres this week, too; plus, there are other festive holiday shows/cartoons (old & new!) you may not want to miss - like 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Shop Around the Corner, Michael Buble's Musical Christmas Special and more! See details below...

Monday, December 6, 2021:

Shoelaces for Christmas ... BYU ... 1 AM
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie ... Freeform ... 7 AM
Shoelaces for Christmas ... BYU ... 1 PM
Home Alone ... Freeform ... 1:10 PM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... Freeform ... 3:40 PM
The Santa Clause ... Freeform ... 6:20 PM

Secretly Santa ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *NEW

A Very Boy Band Holiday ... ABC ... 8 PM *NEW

The Santa Clause 2 ... Freeform ... 8:30 PM

NBC Specials : Michael Buble Christmas Special ... NBC ... 10:01 PM

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause ... Freeform ... 12 AM

Tuesday, December 7, 2021:

Stealing Christmas ... Freeform ... 7 AM
All I Want for Christmas (1991) ... AMC ... 10:30 AM
Home Alone ... Freeform ... 11 AM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... Freeform ... 1:30 PM
Jingle All the Way ... Freeform ... 4:10 PM
Disney’s A Christmas Carol ... Freeform ... 6:15 PM
48 Christmas Wishes ... BYU ... 7 PM
The Shop Around the Corner ... TCM ... 8 PM

Christmas Movie Magic ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *NEW

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ... Freeform ... 8:20 PM
48 Christmas Wishes ... BYU ... 10 PM
Arthur Christmas ... Freeform ... 12 AM

Wednesday, December 8, 2021:

Snow ... Freeform ... 7 AM
Jingle All the Way ... Freeform ... 11 AM
Jingle All the Way 2 ... Freeform ... 1 PM

Joy & Hope ... BYU ... 1 PM *NEW

To Grandmother's House We Go ... AMC ... 2 PM

Arthur Christmas ... Freeform ... 3 PM
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ... Freeform ... 5 PM
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) ... Freeform ... 7:30 PM
Olaf's Frozen Adventure ... ABC ... 8 PM
The Bells of St. Mary's ... TCM ... 8 PM
Toy Story That Time Forgot ... ABC ... 8:30 PM

Christmas with a Crown ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *NEW

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... AMC ... 8 PM (*Rated: PG-13)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... AMC ... 10:15 PM (*Rated: PG-13)

Thursday, December 9, 2021:

Snow 2: Brain Freeze ... Freeform ... 7 AM
To Grandmother's House We Go ... AMC ... 9 AM
The Santa Clause ... Freeform ... 11:30 AM
A Christmas Snow ... BYU ... 1 PM
The Santa Clause 2 ... Freeform ... 1:40 PM
Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer ... AMC ... 2:45 PM
Rudolph's Shiny New Year ... AMC ... 3:45 PM
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) ... Freeform ... 3:50 PM
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July ... AMC ... 5 PM
Home Alone ... Freeform ... 5:50 PM
Miracle Maker ... BYU ... 7 PM
'Twas the Night Before Christmas ... AMC ... 7:30 PM
The Polar Express ... AMC ... 8 PM

A Fiancé for Christmas ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *NEW

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... Freeform ... 8:20 PM
Miracle Maker ... BYU ... 11 PM

Friday, December 10, 2021:

Bundle of Joy ... TCM ... 2 AM
Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer ... AMC ... 2:44 AM
Santa Claus: The Movie ... AMC ... 9 AM
'Twas the Night Before Christmas ... AMC ... 11:15 AM
Rudolph's Shiny New Year ... AMC ... 11:45 AM
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ... Freeform ... 12 PM
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July ... AMC ... 1 PM

Deck the Heart ... BYU ... 1 PM *NEW

Home Alone ... Freeform ... 4:10 PM
The Polar Express ... AMC ... 6 PM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... Freeform ... 6:40 PM
A Christmas Tail ... BYU ... 7 PM

A Dickens of a Holiday! ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW

Holiday in Santa Fe ... Lifetime ... 8 PM *NEW

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ... Freeform ... 9:20 PM
A Christmas Tail ... BYU ... 10 PM
White Christmas ... AMC ... 3:45 AM


*Please note- I have NOT pre-screened these NEW Christmas movies listed above. If you happen to watch one of the NEW Christmas movies this week and want to share whether or not it is a family friendly movie, please stop back by and leave a review.

Have a wonderful week, dear friends, as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!

God bless us, everyone! Net

NBC announces Christmas Specials with Michael Buble and Kelly Clarkson

NBC has announced: Michael Buble and Kelly Clarkson are set to star in upcoming hour-long Christmas Musical Specials.

Michael Buble's holiday special will feature him singing some of his most popular songs. He also will invite some of his favorite guest performers.

I believe this will be Michael Buble's third year - having a Christmas special on NBC.

*Michael Buble's Holiday Specail airs Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

Kelly Clarkson's program, currently not titled, will be based loosely on Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Christmas Carol." In the special, Kelly's character will learn the true meaning of Christmas!

Clarkson also has a new Christmas CD release, titled: Wrapped in Red.

*Kelly Clarkson's holiday special airs Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

(All press details via: NBC)

A Michael Buble Christmas + TCM Christmas Movies Special Tonight!

Catch Tonight... December 6, 2011

A Michael Buble Christmas
on NBC at 8 PM est

I love the way Michael sings... so soft and smooth. He reminds me of the singers of yester-year and that's why I like his style. I have heard he's a big fan of Bing Crosby and he's always wanted to have a Christmas Album and a Christmas Show. Isn't that neat? I hope you all enjoy the show!



Listen to Michael Buble's CD here...





Also Tonight...
TCM's New 1 Hour Show Titled:
A Night at the Movies : Merry Christmas!

Show features Clips of Classic favorites - It's a Wonderful Life,
Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, The Bishop's Wife, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Meet Me in St. Louis, and many more.

Program features the reason why we love these Movies and also why, over the years - they have become so popular.

A Night at the Movies : Merry Christmas!

Airs:

• Tuesday, December 6 @ 08:00 PM (ET)
• Tuesday, December 6 @ 11:00 PM (ET) 
• Tuesday, December 7 @ 05:30 AM (ET)
• Sunday, December 18 @ 12:00 PM (ET) 
• Tuesday, December 20 @ 10:00 PM (ET) 

After this Special, TCM will air A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street,  and a late night airing of...
Meet Me in St. Louis!

(Please Note : Since these shows are New - Please check ratings before viewing with your family. I don't forsee any potential problems - but please check, if children are present, just in case!)

Hope you enjoy these New Christmas shows! I'll be watching with my family!

Michael Buble will have a Christmas Variety TV Special

I can almost hear those Jingle Bells...

NBC will be celebrating the 2011 Christmas Season sometime in December with a Musical Variety 1 Hour TV Special Starring Michael Buble.

My goodness, it's been a long time since there has been a truly good Christmas Music Special. There have been some attempts in years past - but nothing (I'm sorry to say) that have come close to the old tapes I've seen of Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams, Pat Boone, The Osmonds, Doris Day, etc... Christmas Specials!

Hopefully, Michael Buble's Christmas Special will have a Classy and Nostalgic Christmas Feeling. He has a beautiful, soulful voice and I truly look forward to hearing his Christmas Music!



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This news is direct from NBC. See Press Release, here:
http://www.nbc.com/news/2011/08/01/nbc-rings-in-the-holiday-season-with-multi-grammy-winner-michael-buble-in-his-first-network-televisi/


*Image Above:
(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
from Christmas in Rockefeller, 2009
on web-site: http://www.timesunion.com/

Christmas Music News 2011



 Michael Buble has revealed (during a 30 minute U-Stream Video Interview / Web Chat) - he is doing a new Christmas Album!!!


Yeah!!!!!! Here at "It's a Wonderful Movie" - we love Christmas Movies and Music, as well! You know, in a few more months this blog turns into practically everything Christmas!!!! So, there will be lots of reports to come of upcoming Christmas Movies on TV and some in the Theaters, plus any new Christmas Albums we here about, too!


Buble's Christmas Album:

Michael Buble revealed in this interview... "I'm making a Christmas record (album). For those of you who know me and love me and admire me you will know...Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Mum and Dad gave us lots of love at Christmas and that's what I want to give back to people and I get sentimental when I think about it."


Also Revealed:

Michael Buble's Favorite Christmas Song - Jingle Bells.

Michael Buble's Favorite Christmas Movie - Well, first he says, it's got be "It's a Wonderful Life", but then says, no, "A Christmas Story" with Ralphie, but then changes his mind, again, to the original, "Miracle on 34th Street", proclaiming, "I love that movie, I cried at the movie, it's such a sweet movie!"


What will be on the Album?:

According to Buble, "I've got some of the very traditional Christmas stuff that makes you warm and cozy and then I've got more modern songs that you can walk around the Christmas tree too."


Buble's Favorite Tracks on Album:

"White Christmas", which is a Duet with Shania Twain. Buble says he was "inspired by Home Alone, the Drifters (version)."

"Jingle Bells", accompanied by the Puppini Sisters. Buble adds, "If you don't know who the Puppini Sisters are, they're not sisters, but three girls who work really hard to bring their voices together in harmony - and I think it's in such a way that they sound like the Andrews Sisters,...  it's so cool."

Other Songs: Blue Christmas, All I Want for Christmas is You, plus Original New Music!


Why Michael Buble wanted to do a Christmas Album:

"I'll just say it," Buble states emphatically, with a sentimental tone, "I wanted to make the quintessential Christmas Record, I wanted to make a Record, that would out-live me, and I wanted to do for people, what Bing Crosby did for me and that was, he introduced me to the world of jazz and melody and I didn't want to be hip or edgy, I just wanted to make a really sweet Christmas Record that kids can grow up to."


Well, I'm so looking forward to seeing this Christmas Album & many others - when they are released around Christmastime! Until then, I hoped you would enjoy this little bit of "Christmas in July" News!

God Bless!


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*Image Above:
(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
from Christmas in Rockefeller, 2009
on web-site: http://www.timesunion.com/