Four-time Grammy Award winning Country music star Mickey Guyton is hosting the 2023 National Christmas Tree Lighting special set to air on CBS on December 15th at 8pm ET/PT. Guyton will also perform on the holiday special which takes place at the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park in Washington, D.C.
Joining Guyton to perform holiday classics are Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Reneé Rapp, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, and Dionne Warwick. The United States Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band will also help viewers celebrate the holiday season.
“First celebrated in 1923 by President Calvin Coolidge, the National Christmas Tree Lighting continues to inspire people everywhere to pause to enjoy cherished traditions and memories made with family and friends in national parks during the holiday season,” reads CBS’s synopsis. “The CBS special offers a unique opportunity for friends and families across the country to tune in and celebrate this holiday tradition from the comfort of their homes.”
Leon Knoles is directing the special and serves as an executive producer. Renato Basile is the producer, and Kristi Foley is involved as an executive producer.
