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Dolly Parton knows how to celebrate the holidays! The 76-year-old embraces “mountain magic” on her network TV special. Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmaswhich will air on December 1st ABC. Dolly rocks a variety of outfits, including a jeweled reindeer costume, in her modern movie musical.
To channel her inner Rudolph, Dolly wears a tan bodysuit with jeweled details. She also wears a red belt with bells on it. To complete her reindeer look, the singer wears a hat with reindeer hooves. When Dolly goes out, she goes Everyone out.
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas is the “frantic backstage story and delightful on-camera results of Dolly’s desire to lift the spirits of a weary world by sharing the unique ‘mountain magic’ she’s always found in and around Dollywood at Christmas.” production numbers and rehearsals as Dolly embarks on a private journey into her past, guided by the mysterious apparitions of her personal Three Wise Men.
NBC’s synopsis reveals that “when it’s time for her big special to go live, a renewed and inspired Dolly will step aside and show the world that the true magic of Christmas lies in the hearts of the children we all once.” were, the realization that Christmas is about the people we share it with and how their faith remains the common thread between Christmas past, present and future.”
Musical guests included in the special Jimmy Fallon, Willy Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen, Zach Williamsand Miley Cyrus. Tom Everett Scott, Angel Parkerand Ana Gasteyer also star. Mary Lane Haskell, Bryan Batt, Brendan Bradley, John Neuberg, Rachel Parton George, Cassie Parton Griffith, Rhoda Griffis, Kathryn Burns, Liam Rauhofand Steve Sommer complete the cast.
The special features two of Dolly’s most iconic songs – “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You” – as well as a new Christmas tune. Let the holiday celebrations begin Dolly style!