Christmas at the Opry 2023: Who's performing? How to watch Nashville NBC special

It's the most wonderful time of year in Nashville and The Grand Ole Opry, country music's biggest stage, is celebrating with a musical Christmas special. NBC's "Christmas at the Opry," hosted by Wynonna Judd, will be spreading holiday cheer starting on Dec. 7.

Host Wynonna Judd, known for songs "Mary, Did You Know?," "Burnin' Love" and "No One Else on Earth," is one of the most awarded female country musicians in history—and it's her first time hosting an Opry special.

At the Opry's red carpet, Judd told The Tennessean, "I've done television my whole career, but having a party like this, I feel very responsible for not only spreading the joy, but the love and the peace just because of the hell I've been through this past year...

Wynonna Judd attends attends the country music special, “Christmas at the Opry,” at the Grand Ole Opry House on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Grammy award winner Wynonna Judd hosted the pre-taped two-hour event, which airs on NBC Dec. 7.
Wynonna Judd attends attends the country music special, “Christmas at the Opry,” at the Grand Ole Opry House on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Grammy award winner Wynonna Judd hosted the pre-taped two-hour event, which airs on NBC Dec. 7.

"[It] has just been mind-blowing at times," Judd said, referring to the death of her mother Naomi Judd in 2022. "I'm just in the moment. I'm looking forward to singing the songs that I love." Along with all the holiday music and cheer, Judd is looking forward to spending time with family, walking in the woods, studying the Bible and healing this holiday season.

Other performers and familiar faces at the Opry's special include Lauren Alaina, Chris Janson and Brenda Lee.

Here's everything fans need to know about the upcoming holiday special.

When is the Opry Christmas Special?

The special, which was pre-taped in October, will air on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. CST and will last two hours.

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Where can I watch the Opry Christmas Special?

On Dec. 7, the special will air on NBC. The next day, it will be available to stream on Peacock.

An encore of the special will run on Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. CST.

You can also watch live NBC programming on Fubo.

Who is performing?

The special will include a variety of Christmas favorites and holiday classics, as well as some of today's biggest hits. The night will also include some iconic duets and collaborations.

Performers include:

  • Adam Doleac

  • BRELAND

  • Brenda Lee

  • Chris Janson

  • Chrissy Metz

  • Kelly Clarkson

  • Lauren Alaina

  • Meghan Patrick

  • Mickey Guyton

  • Mitchell Tenpenny

  • Trace Adkins

  • Wynonna Judd

For more information, fans can head to nbc.com/christmas-at-the-opry.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Christmas at the Opry 2023: How to watch, stream Nashville NBC special