Kellie Pickler News

Jonathan Demar will make his Green Room 42 debut on November 10th at 7pm with an all new version of his solo show Setting the Standard.

Viewers are getting into the Christmas spirit this July with Hallmark Channel's 'Keepsake Christmas' (Friday, July 12 - Saturday, July 27) and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' 'Gold Crown Christmas' (Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 14). Along with two all-new Christmas movies premiering in the month of July on both networks, Christmas movies featuring fan-favorite stars including Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Jill Wagner and Christina Milian will air throughout the programming events and are sure to put audiences in the holiday spirit.

Following a highly successful collaboration during last year's holiday season, SiriusXM and Hallmark Channel announced today an expanded relationship that heralds the return of Hallmark Channel Radio as a recurring seasonal offering through 2020.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the presenters for both the 46th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards and the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The galas will both be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California.

Elvis Presley's Graceland and Hallmark Channel are getting hitched to create a unique two-day immersive fan event tied to the network's annual programming franchise, "June Weddings." Taking place May 18-19, June Weddings Fan Celebration at Graceland presents an unprecedented opportunity for Hallmark Channel and Elvis enthusiasts to mix and mingle with network stars, catch sneak previews of the network's "June Weddings" movie lineup, take a VIP tour of the mansion and celebrate the season of "I Dos" at special wedding-themed parties and receptions. 

Emmy-nominated daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben” is serving up the star power during May Sweeps. Their Nashville set will welcome country music superstars Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Rascal Flatts.  They will also be joined by BRAVO reality powerhouse Kim Zolciak-Biermann, author Rachel Hollis and award-winning actresses Kristen Bell, Rita Wilson and Chrissy Metz.

The winners of the 5th Annual Unscripted Breakthrough Awards were revealed today during the NATPE MIAMI Marketplace and Conference, which continues until January 24th. Hosted by country-music super-star Kellie Pickler and Emmy Award-winning journalist Ben Aaron, the winners were revealed during a special luncheon ceremony at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

It was and American Idol reunion of sorts when Kellie and Ben were visited by Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on the show airing Monday, December 10th.  They talked about their upcoming Broadway reunion in Ruben & Clay's 1st Annual Christmas Show.  And all three Idols joined together for a little White Christmas.

NBC celebrated the holiday season last night with 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center,' featuring performances by Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, John Legend, Ella Mai, Martina McBride, Pentatonix, Kellie Pickler, Rob Thomas, the New York City Ballet's production of 'George Balanchine's The Nutcracker,' the Radio City Rockettes and special appearances by Howie Mandel, 'Manifest' star Josh Dallas and 'New Amsterdam' star Ryan Eggold.

Among the topics we tackle beside the waterfall: what it's like to write a modern Christmas song in these politically divisive times, the thing that gets her choked up on stage, and the Broadway shows she's into these days… AMY GRANT'S TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS premieres on The Hallmark Channel December 3, 2018...

Ella Mai, the New York City Ballet's production of "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker," Rob Thomas and the Radio City Rockettes have been added to the list of spectacular performances slated for this year's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center®" telecast on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. 

The most wonderful time of the year kicks off with the annual lighting of New York City's famous tree on NBC's “Christmas in Rockefeller Center®” on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. The evening will include festive performances by Diana Ross, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, Diana Krall, John Legend, Martina McBride, Pentatonix and Kellie Pickler, with a special appearance by Howie Mandel. Additional acts to be announced. NBC's “Today” anchors Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will co-host the highly anticipated holiday special.  

In celebration of “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music's Biggest Night, ABC's “Good Morning America” will reveal early CMA Awards winners in the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories during its Wednesday, Nov. 14 broadcast live from Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in downtown Nashville. Bentley, a three-time nominee this year in the Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year categories, will also perform two songs live on “Good Morning America” the morning of the CMA Awards. 

Hallmark Channel and SiriusXM announced today a new 24/7 holiday music channel, Hallmark Channel Radio, which is scheduled to launch on Thursday, November 1 in conjunction with the network's highly popular 'Countdown to Christmas' programming event.

The American Veterans Center's annual broadcast special in honor of Veterans Day, American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes, will once again return to television this year. Emmy Award nominated actor/comedian veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Rob Riggle, pays tribute to our service men and women spanning from World War II to the present day. Noted celebrities who will lend their voices to tell the stories of service and valor, including  John Krasinski, Matthew McConaughey, Harrison Ford, Scarlett Johansson, Robin Roberts and Gary Sinise.  

Elvis Presley's Graceland® will officially begin the holiday season when country music stars Scotty McCreery and Marty Stuart flip the switch on the traditional lights and decorations lighting up Elvis Presley's iconic home. This time honored tradition will feature a special performance by McCreery and a 100% chance of snow!

World-renowned country artist and 'Christmas in Graceland' star Kellie Pickler hosts Hallmark Channel's 'Christmas: A Second Look Preview Special,' a half hour special airing on Saturday, September 29 (11:00 p.m. ET/PT).

Hallmark Channel's highly anticipated, annual 'Countdown to Christmas' programming event is a social and cultural phenomenon as viewers flock to the network to get their yearly Yuletide fix and make it the #1 television network in all of Q4. As the country's leading provider of family-friendly entertainment, Hallmark Channel yet again stakes its claim in original holiday programming, unveiling its most robust slate yet with 22 original holiday movie premieres.

Vassar and Lonestar announce 'The Not So Silent Night Tour.' To celebrate, Vassar and Lonestar are releasing their Christmas single, 'Not So Silent Night,' on Nov. 2 with a music video to follow. In true holiday spirit, the fan-favorite acts will support The Salvation Army with their tour and single release. For dates and tickets, visit PhilVassar.com and LonestarNow.com.

Emmy-nominated daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben” returns for its second season on September 17th. The show is quickly becoming a household name and will be distributed in 175 markets – a 483% increase over the 30 markets at the launch of season one. (View the complete and most up-to-date list of markets where “Pickler & Ben” airs here.)