From the Rodeo to Rockefeller—George Strait’s Holiday Comeback Is the Gift Fans Didn’t Know They Needed. ML
George Strait Brings His Texas Heart to New York for the 2025 “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” Special
It’s more than a concert — it’s a Christmas homecoming. This December, country music royalty George Strait will trade the wide-open Texas plains for the glittering streets of New York City, headlining NBC’s beloved “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.”
For the 73-year-old icon, the moment is about more than music. “Christmas has always been my favorite time of year,” Strait shared. “It’s about family, faith, and the kind of love that connects people, no matter where they come from.”
A Night Beneath 50,000 Lights
As the Rockefeller Tree’s 50,000 lights shimmer overhead, Strait will perform holiday standards with a few special guests — including friends from his decades-long career. Producers hint at duets that will “make audiences misty-eyed,” as well as soulful gospel interludes.
A Tribute to Those We’ve Lost
Strait personally requested a remembrance segment honoring country greats who shaped the genre. “This part’s for the ones who taught us the power of a song,” one insider said. The moment, they added, will blend film footage with live performance — pure, quiet grace amid the sparkle.
The Heart Behind the Legend
Behind the microphone, viewers will see the man himself reflect on childhood holidays in Texas, his marriage to Norma, and what it means to celebrate with his grandchildren today. “Music has always been about bringing people together,” he said. “And there’s no better time for that than Christmas.”
Fans are already calling the event “a once-in-a-generation gift.” And when that first note rings beneath the Rockefeller lights, it won’t just mark another show — it’ll mark a reminder that the spirit of Christmas, like George Strait’s voice, never fades.
