Dolly Parton is set to host a two-hour holiday special film, celebrating all things Christmas to get audiences into the festive spirit.
The "9 to 5" singer will be joined by a variety of musical guests along the way as well as family members and famous faces from the acting world.
It would not be Christmas without Parton, who considers herself second in line for the title of "Queen of Christmas," after Mariah Carey. Already, Parton has a host of iconic Christmas specials including the Emmy-nominated Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square, and Christmas at Dollywood.
This year, you will not want to miss Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas and Newsweek has everything you need to know about the special below.
How to Watch Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
Dolly Parton is kicking off December with a bang with her festive special Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas.
The two-hour special will air on NBC and NBC.com on Thursday, December 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
If you do not have access to network television, do not worry. You can still enjoy Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas.
The special will also be available to stream live via Peacock. You can subscribe to Peacock for $4.99.
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas is also available to stream on FuboTV (regional restrictions apply), DIRECTV stream, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Newsweek has the subscription prices below for the above platforms if you are not currently a customer:
- FuboTV: $4.99 per month
- DIRECTV Stream: $64.99 per month
- Sling: $35 per month
- Hulu+Live TV: $69.99 per month
- YouTubeTV:$69.99 per month
Who Are Dolly Parton's Special Guests?
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas sees Parton on a mission to lift the world's spirits by sharing the mountain magic that has always been a part of her beloved Dollywood theme park in a network TV special.
The musical follows Parton rehearsing for her special whilst embarking on a journey to her past, with the help of Three Wise Mountain Men.
The entire experience leads her to realize that the real magic of Christmas comes from inherent childlike wonder and the people we surround ourselves with.
During the special, Parton will be joined by a variety of special guests for musical performances including talk show host Jimmy Fallon, Grammy-nominee Willie Nelson, singer Zach Williams, and country singer Jimmie Allen.
Fallon has ventured into music for Parton's Christmas special and revealed on Fallon Tonight and his Instagram that he and Parton have a duet in the film, called "Almost Too Early For Christmas".
Ahead of the film's release, Williams posted on Instagram the official poster for Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas, penning alongside the post he was "honored" to be a part of the special.
Parton will also be joined by her close friend Billy Ray Cyrus and her goddaughter Miley Cyrus.
Parton will join Miley Cyrus as co-host for NBC's Miley's New Year's Eve, which will air live on December 31.
Other cast members joining Parton include SNL alum Ana Gasteyer, Angel Parker, and Tom Everett Scott.
According to Deadline, the movie will feature Parton's iconic hits "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You" as well as a new holiday melody.
Mary Lane Haskell, Bryan Batt, Brendan Bradley, John Newberg, Rachel Parton George, Cassie Parton Griffith, Rhoda Griffis, Liam Rauhoff, and Steve Summers round out the cast.
Dolly Parton's Magic Mountain Christmas airs Thursday, December 1 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
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