The holidays are set to sparkle with a deeper, more soulful light this year. Joan Baez — the legendary voice of peace, grace, and generations — will return to NBC’s beloved “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” celebration. For millions who grew up with her songs of hope and humanity, this marks a moment where nostalgia and the magic of Christmas unite on one unforgettable stage.

Producers are calling Baez’s participation “a blessing for the season.” Known for her ethereal vocals and timeless authenticity, she will headline the evening with a performance that promises both intimacy and grandeur. It will be a night where folk tradition meets spiritual warmth under the dazzling lights of the Rockefeller Center tree.

The setlist, still under wraps, is said to include deeply emotional renditions of “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night.” Fans can also expect selections from her acclaimed holiday recordings, where her voice — clear, steady, and luminous — transforms familiar carols into quiet prayers. Each note is expected to remind audiences why Baez remains one of the most revered interpreters of peace and love in modern music.

Baez’s return carries extra meaning after her recent semi-retirement from live performance. At 84, she continues to embody artistry without boundaries, offering truth and tenderness through her voice. This appearance, insiders say, will be both a celebration of her legacy and a gift to a world still hungry for calm and compassion.

The Rockefeller Center event has long been a symbol of unity and joy — a place where stars gather to sing for something greater than themselves. This year, Joan Baez’s presence promises to lift the evening beyond spectacle, into reflection and shared emotion. Her performance is expected to echo her lifelong message: that light, love, and song can heal even the hardest of times.

As anticipation builds, fans across the globe are already calling it “the most meaningful Christmas moment of the decade.” The performance will stream live on NBC and Peacock, ensuring her voice reaches both longtime admirers and new generations discovering her for the first time. For one night, amid the city’s glittering skyline, Joan Baez will remind us that grace still has a sound — and at Christmas, it sings.