There’s nothing quite like New York City in December. From the dazzling storefronts to the chorus of carols drifting down the avenues, the season’s energy is everywhere — and the Rockefeller Center tree stands at the heart of it all. NBC’s annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center special is a centerpiece of the festivities, and this year, country icon Reba McEntire will be the one guiding the celebration as host.
For Reba, it’s a milestone moment. In a conversation with People, she shared that she’s never been to New York in December and has long dreamed of being part of the legendary tree-lighting. She said she’s honored to be invited and can’t wait to soak in the city’s holiday magic while helping kick off the season.
After Reba announced the news on Instagram, her fans delivered a flurry of cheers and playful nods to her career — from joking about her “single mom who works too hard” sitcom theme to reminding her to bundle up with those iconic winter boots. Others chimed in to say the special is a holiday favorite and that she’s the perfect pick to host.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center with Reba McEntire will air live on Wednesday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and stream simultaneously on Peacock, making it easy to tune in from anywhere.
Can’t wait until December? You can catch Reba on NBC in the meantime on The Voice and in her new series, Happy’s Place.
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