In a tradition spanning over nine decades, NBC will kick off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the world-famous Christmas tree in the heart of New York City with the beloved "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special. Kelly Clarkson will return for the second year to host the two-hour holiday affair.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYE | Musical Guest | ||
| Little Big Town | Musical Guest | ||
| Jennifer Hudson | Musical Guest | ||
| Backstreet Boys | Musical Guest | ||
| Thalía | Musical Guest | ||
| Dan + Shay | Musical Guest | ||
| Megan Hilty | Musical Guest | ||
| Coco Jones | Musical Guest | ||
| Kelly Clarkson | Host | ||
| Craig Melvin | Guest Star | ||
| Savannah Guthrie | Guest Star | ||
| Al Roker | Guest Star | ||
| Hoda Kotb | Guest Star | ||
| Dionne Harmon | Executive Producer | ||
| Jesse Collins | Executive Producer | ||
| Glen Weiss | Director |