Dolly Parton and Brian McKnight Star Tonight In A New Original Lifetime Movie, 'A Country Christmas' at 8 P.M.

Tonight marks the return of the Lifetime holiday programming slate, It’s a Wonderful Lifetime with the new original movie, A Country Christmas starring Dolly Parton, Brian McKnight, and Desiree Ross (repeat airings).  There will be a new holiday-themed film every weekend throughout the end of the year.

SYNOPSIS:  Musical icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton and Grammy Award nominated R&B singer and producer Brian McKnight star in this Lifetime Original Movie that follows a young Appalachian mountain girl as she pursues her dream of becoming a country star against the wishes of her mother. Her journey to the stage at Dollywood with a singing competition hosted by Dolly Parton reunites her with her musician father (McKnight) and uncovers the musical legacy of African-Americans in the world of country music. 

Sandi Berg is also a freelance journalist and writes about television for several magazines including Written By (Writer's Guild of America), Life After 50 and Whole Life Times Magazine.