NBC's 'A Motown Christmas' - Hosts, Performers, Song List & Celebrity Guests Revealed!

A Motown Christmas is airing tonight (Wednesday, December 11)!

The music special, a tribute to the legacy of Motown, will air in a two-hour event set to begin at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, streaming next day on Peacock.

The special will showcase iconic Motown legends performing holiday favorites and Hitsville U.S.A. classics alongside big stars performing solos, duets and group medleys.

The special will include performances featuring more than 25 Motown hits, performed by Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and The Temptations.

Keep reading to find out more…

Songs include “ABC,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Dancing in the Streets,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”, “My Girl”, “Reach Out (I’ll be There),” “Tears of a Clown,” “Stop (In the Name of Love),” “Superstition” and more.

A Motown Christmas performers and songs:

Ashanti

Andra Day – Tribute to the founder of Motown, Berry Gordy

Halle Bailey – Medley celebrating Diana Ross and The Supremes

Jamie Foxx, Bebe Winans, Jordin Sparks and Andra Day – Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits

mgk – “Last Christmas”

October London and JoJo – Tribute to Marvin Gaye

Pentatonix

MJ the Musical

“Motown’s timeless hits have played as a soundtrack for American families for the last eight decades,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events & Specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment. “NBC is honored to spotlight the iconic legacy of Motown with a festive celebration for the holiday season.”

Watch the trailer…