The holidays are about to sparkle brighter than ever — because Dolly Parton, the legendary queen of country music and one of America’s most cherished icons, is set to return to NBC’s annual “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” celebration this

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For millions across the world, this iconic broadcast is more than just a show — it’s the heartbeat of the holiday season, a moment when lights, music, and shared joy unite people of all ages.

And this year, with Dolly Parton at the center of it all, it promises to be a night unlike any other – a dazzling fusion of faith, nostalgia, and timeless artistry.

THE RETURN OF A LEGEND

When Dolly Parton walks onto that stage under the towering Rockefeller Christmas Tree, it won’t just be another performance — it’ll be a homecoming.

For decades, Dolly has been the soundtrack of Christmas for countless families, from her unforgettable classic “Hard Candy Christmas” to her more recent holiday duets that brought warmth during the quiet winter nights of lockdown years.

*Dolly doesn’t just sing Christmas — she embodies it, said one NBC producer.

“She brings the sparkle, the sincerity, and the soul that remind us all what this season is about.”

Her return to Rockefeller Center marks the first time she’s headlined the event in over a decade.

Fans across social media have already dubbed it “the Christmas comeback we didn’t know we needed.”

And if early rehearsal whispers are true, audiences can expect one of the most visually and emotionally stunning performances of her storied career.

/ SONGS THAT SHINE LIKE LIGHTS

Parton’s setlist will blend traditional carols with her own signature touch – heartfelt spiritual, and deeply human.

The evening will feature breathtaking renditions of “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night”, alongside timeless hits from her celebrated holiday albums, including “A Holly Dolly Christmas* and “Once Upon a Christmas.”

Each song, producers say, has been meticulously arranged with a full orchestra, children’s choir, and a few “angelic surprises” that remain tightly under wraps.

*Dolly has this uncanny ability to take a song you’ve heard a thousand times and make it sound brand new,” said musical director Paul Franklin.

“When she sings, you feel every word — she turns the familiar into something sacred.”

Insiders also hint at a special tribute performance — a quiet, candlelit moment honoring the late Kenny Rogers, her longtime friend and collaborator.

It’s said to be one of the most emotional segments of the night, a nod to the enduring power of friendship, love, and legacy.

A HOLIDAY MESSAGE THAT MATTERS

Behind the glamour and grandeur, Parton has always seen Christmas as something deeper than lights and presents.

I’ve always believed Christmas isn’t about how much you give — it’s about how much heart you bring,” she said in a recent NBC interview.

“Music brings us together.

It reminds us to love, to forgive, and to keep a little light burning even in the dark.”

That message of hope and togetherness will shine through every note she sings.

In a world often divided, Parton’s music continues to bridge generations, faiths, and communities.

Whether she’s performing for sold-out arenas or children’s hospitals, her voice carries a rare combination of humility and grace – a warmth that makes even the coldest winter night feel like home.

IN A PRODUCTION OF PURE WONDER

This year’s “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” is shaping up to be one of NBC’s most ambitious holiday productions ever.

A full 80-foot Norway spruce adorned with 50,000 LED lights will stand as the backdrop to Dolly’s performance.

Snow machines, choirs, and a live orchestra will transform the plaza into a cinematic winter dream.

Producers describe Dolly’s segment as “the centerpiece of the night — elegant, powerful, and full of heart.”

“She’s not just performing songs,” one crew member said.

“She’s telling a story — one that begins in the Smoky Mountains and ends under the New York skyline.

It’s the story of how music turns memory into magic.”

Parton’s wardrobe, designed exclusively for the occasion hu lonatime collahorator Steve Summers, is said to feature a shimmering gold gov Phản chiế the Rockefeller tree itself — a nod to both tradition and tir.

At 79, Dolly Parton remains one of the most enduring figures in American music –

a rare artist whose spirit transcends genre and generation.

From her humble beginnings in Tennessee to her global influence as a singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, she has become not just a performer, but a living symbol of optimism and grace.

Her presence at Rockefeller Center feels almost poetic — a reminder that in a world obsessed with speed and spectacle, authenticity still shines brightest.

As one fan posted online: “When Dolly sings, Christmas feels real again.”

It’s no surprise that this year’s show is already being called “the most anticipated holiday broadcast in recent memory.”

Tickets for the in-person event were claimed within minutes, and NBC is expecting record-breaking viewership.

I A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

As the lights of the Rockefeller tree ignite against the December sky, millions will be watching — some with family, some alone, all sharing in one timeless moment of joy.

When Dolly steps to the microphone and that first note of “O Holy Night” rings through the air, it won’t just be another Christmas performance.

It will be a prayer set to melody — a reminder that even in uncertain times, beauty and kindness endure.

This holiday season, the world won’t just be watching a show.

It will be witnessing a homecoming — of faith, of warmth, and of the woman whose

heart has always glowed as brightly as the Christmas lights themselves.

N A night of grace, nostalgia, and holiday wonder – led by the incomparable Dolly parton