COUNTRY MUSIC ICON REBA McENTIRE SET TO TAKE THE STAGE AS HOST OF "CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER" SPECIAL

Beloved Annual Telecast to Air Live on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. on Both NBC and Peacock

· Country music icon and multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire will, for the first time, host this year's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" on NBC.

· The annual two-hour telecast will air live Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. In a tradition spanning over nine decades, the beloved special will celebrate the holiday season with the lighting of one of the world's most famous trees in the heart of New York City.

· In addition to her hosting duties, McEntire will perform throughout the evening from the historic Rockefeller Center. An all-star lineup of musical guests will be announced at a later date.

· A video asset can be found on the NBC social channels: HERE

· McEntire currently stars on season 28 of NBC's "The Voice" as well as the hit comedy "Happy's Place," which begins its second season on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m.

· "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" is produced by Universal Television in association with Jesse Collins Entertainment. Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay executive produce. Glenn Weiss directs.