Kelly Clarkson Named As Host Of โChristmas In Rockefeller Centerโ TV Special
on Oct 27, 2023

Kelly Clarkson Set To Host Beloved Holiday Special, Christmas In Rockefeller Center, On November 29
Halloween hasnโt even happened yet, but Kelly Clarkson is already thinking about Christmas! On the October 26th episode of her talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer announced sheโs hosting this yearโs Christmas in Rockefeller Center TV special.
Each year, New York City welcomes the holiday season by lighting a giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center.
The tree lighting ceremony started being broadcast on NBC in 1997 and features holiday performances from some of musicโs biggest stars. Country artists such as Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, and Blake Shelton have performed on the special in the past.
Clarkson is no stranger to the special herself, and has performed on the program multiple times. She first appeared on the special in 2003, just one year after she won American Idol.
Kelly Celebrates Hosting The Christmas Special In Her New Home Of New York
Clarkson and The Kelly Clarkson Show recently made the move to New York City for the showโs fifth season. The show films at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. In other words, Clarkson is thrilled to welcome the holiday season right in the heart of her new home:
โI had the opportunity to perform for my first time in NBCโs Christmas in Rockefeller Center 20 years ago, and I am stoked to reveal that Iโm getting the chance to do it again, and this time, at my new home in 30 Rock,โ she said on her show.
Clarkson revealed that on top of hosting, sheโll also perform during the special. She has a wealth of material to pull from, as she has two holiday albums under her belt. The first being 2013โs Wrapped in Red, and the second being 2021โs When Christmas Comes Around.
Everything You Need To Know About Kelly Clarkson Hosting The Christmas In Rockefeller Center Special In 2023
Billboard cites a press release about Clarksonโs hosting duties, in which she said:
โIโm so excited to consider this city and Rockefeller Center my new home, and I canโt imagine a better way to kick off Christmas this year than to be a part of this beautiful New York tradition with the lighting of the tree!โ
The special will air on NBC and be available to stream on Peacock on Wednesday, November 29, at 8 PM ET. Thatโs the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, so mark your calendars!
More performers for this yearโs special will be named at a later date. In the meantime, watch Clarksonโs announcement about her hosting duties below!