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Introduction
GEORGE STRAIT & ALAN JACKSON SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER 
This December, two of country music’s most beloved icons will bring their legendary warmth and unmistakable charm to one of the world’s most treasured holiday traditions. NBC has officially announced that George Strait and Alan Jackson will co-host the 2025 Christmas in Rockefeller Center a night set to shimmer with music, memories, and the magic only these two can deliver.
For the first time ever, the kings of classic country will stand shoulder to shoulder beneath the towering 50-foot Christmas tree, turning Midtown Manhattan into a winter dreamscape. Their performances will blend timeless holiday standards with heartfelt originals, creating a soundtrack that feels like warm cocoa on a cold night comforting, nostalgic, and beautifully timeless.
“Christmas is about connection,” George shared. “It’s about family, friendships, and those small sparks of kindness that make life shine. Singing these songs, especially this time of year, feels like sharing a piece of that light.”
Alan added with his signature calm sincerity, “There’s something sacred about those lights glowing across Rockefeller Plaza. To sing the songs that have carried people through generations and to do that alongside George it’s a moment I’ll always treasure.”
But the night will be more than dazzling harmonies and holiday sparkle. This year’s broadcast will spotlight stories of resilience and hope families rebuilding after hardship, everyday heroes strengthening their communities, and quiet acts of kindness that ripple outward in extraordinary ways.
Together, George Strait and Alan Jackson aim to remind the world that the true magic of Christmas isn’t found in ornaments or storefront displays. It lives in the grace we share, the love we offer, and the light we choose to carry and pass on even in the darkest winter nights.
A holiday event for the heart. A celebration for the soul.
And a night that will shine brightly for years to come.
Beyond the music and the memories, this year’s celebration promises to unite viewers across generations, inviting families everywhere to pause, breathe, and rediscover the tenderness of the season. With George and Alan leading the night, Christmas in Rockefeller Center becomes not just a show, but a shared moment of wonder and gratitude.