'A Nashville Christmas Carol': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Hallmark's holiday film

This Saturday, November 21, the network will premiere 'A Nashville Christmas Carol' starring Jessy Schram and Wes Brown in the lead role
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Hallmark Channel is all set to make your Christmas, even more, merrier, as their sister network, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries premieres its new holiday movies on Saturdays and Sundays. This Saturday, November 21, the network will premiere 'A Nashville Christmas Carol' starring Jessy Schram and Wes Brown in the lead role at 8 pm ET. The film also stars Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Kix Brooks, Kimberley William Paisley and RaeLynn.

Here are all the details about the upcoming film:

Release Date

The film will release on Saturday, November 21 at 8 pm ET on the Hallmark channel.

Plot

The official synopsis of the film reads, "Vivienne Wake (Schram), a workaholic television producer in charge of a country music Christmas special showcasing newcomer Alexis (Raelynn), never lets personal feelings get in the way of business. On the verge of accepting a job in LA, and with the return of Gavin Chase (Brown), her childhood sweetheart and manager to the special’s headliner, Belinda (Evans), she receives a visit from the ghost of her recently deceased mentor, Marilyn (Judd). Her mentor warns her current path leads to a dark future and has recruited both the Spirit of Christmas Past (Brooks) and the Spirit of Christmas Present (Williams-Paisley) to help her get back on track. The Spirits’ time-jumping adventures force Vivienne to take hold of her life."

Cast

Jessy Schram

Jessy Schram (Getty Images)

Born on January 15, 1986, Jessica "Jessy" Schram's most notable roles include her character of Hannah Griffith in 'Veronica Mars', Rachel Seybolt in 'Life', Karen Nadler in 'Falling Skies' and Cinderella/Ashley Boyd in 'Once Upon a Time'.

Wes Brown

Wes Brown (Getty Images)

Born on January 26, 1982, Wes Brown also known as James Wesley Brown was born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he attended Louisiana State University. Brown is known for his contribution in films like 'We Are Marshall' (2006), 'Glory Road' (2006) and 'The Call of the Wild' (2020).

Makers

Dawn Wilkinson

Dawn Wilkinson (Getty Images)

Born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, Dawn Wilkinson is an award-winning director and screenwriter. She is an alumni of the 'Norman Jewison' Canadian Film Centre and a graduate of the University of Toronto. Her first feature film 'Devotion' (2005) stars Jasmine Richards. 'Devotion' won the Star Audience Award at Toronto's Reel World Film Festival in 2005 and Best Feature at the San Francisco Black Film Festival's Urban Kidz Program in 2005. 

Trailer

You can watch the trailer of the film here.

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