Hallmark & The Grand Ole Opry Unveil Original Holiday Movie

The Hallmark Channel and The Grand Ole Opry have collaborated on a new original movie titled A Grand Ole Opry Christmas.

The Hallmark Channel and the Grand Ole Opry are setting the stage for a trip across time with A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, starring Nikki DeLoach (Curious Caterer Mysteries) and Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas), premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.

Brad Paisley is set to write and perform original music for the movie. Paisley will also write and record the anthem for Hallmark Channel’s 2025 Holiday Campaign.

“As the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th birthday this year, this is the perfect time for us to partner with this beloved, iconic American institution and create Christmas magic together,” remarked Darren Abbott, chief brand officer at Hallmark. “Nikki and Kris are fan favorites and we know they will beautifully bring to life this emotional and heartfelt story that is sure to become an instant classic.”

“Having the incredibly talented Brad Paisley write and perform original music for the movie is what Christmas dreams are made of,” Abbott continued. “And we’re equally excited to have him write and record an original song that will be the soundtrack of our on-air campaign throughout the season.”

“Our goal in this milestone year is to put the Opry, its artists and the rich songwriting traditions that have made country music a global sensation in front of more people than ever before,” said Colin Reed, executive chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, the Opry’s parent company. “Our partnership with Hallmark brings these elements to life this holiday season through a creative and uplifting take on a uniquely Nashville story.”

“The Hallmark Channel to me is a major part of finding the joy and the spirit of the holidays,” said Paisley. “We turn it on and leave it on in our house like Christmas tree lights or decorations, it’s a major part of the atmosphere for us. I loved the challenge of creating that same magic with this music by letting it take you to the same place that these movies and this world Hallmark has built. Can’t wait for you to hear what all we’ve done. Also, knowing the Opry is the setting for one of these movies is very inspiring.”