Country Star Reba McEntire to Host Iconic Christmas Special

In 2025, country music legend Reba McEntire will host the iconic 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' special. This news comes as the article examines the rich history of faith-based storytelling in country music.

The genre has long woven themes of spirituality and personal struggles into its songs, with artists like Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, and Hillary Scott releasing full albums of faith-filled tracks. Other well-known country songs, such as "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and Hank Williams Sr.'s "I Saw the Light," have also become reminders of how these artists have shared their beliefs through their music.

Beyond dedicated religious albums, many country songs reference the Bible or incorporate faith imagery as part of nostalgic storytelling or rural pride anthems. Artists like Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson have included such elements in their hit songs. The recently-opened Museum of Christian & Gospel Music in Nashville even highlights the contributions of country stars like Underwood, Cash, and Dolly Parton to the genre's spiritual legacy.