WHO: Performances will include Casting Crowns (“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”); Kristin Chenoweth (“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “What Child is This”); Julianne Hough (“Jingle Bell Rock,” “Santa Baby” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”); Darius Rucker (“If I Had Wings”); Raphael Saadiq (“Merry Christmas, Baby”); and Straight No Chaser (“Carol of the Bells” and “The 12 Days of Christmas”). Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw host. First Lady Laura Bush is among the honored guests for the hour-long holiday concert.

WHEN: TNT Premiere: Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
TNT Encores: Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. (ET/PT)

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For more on Casting Crowns, visit www.castingcrowns.com.

Pictured Above (L-R): Kristin Chenoweth, Casting Crowns' lead singer Mark Hall and Julianne Hough

 

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