There’s no place like home this Christmas. The CBS special Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays promises a toasty, merry evening filled with soulful renditions of holiday classics sung by the creme de la creme of the music industry. Hosted by Josh Groban, the Grammy-winning singer celebrates the spirit of togetherness alongside a lineup of esteemed vocal guests, all ready to tug on a few heartstrings, and even make viewers shed a tear or two. Get ready for a holly, jolly Christmas. Here’s where you can watch and stream Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays.
What Is ‘Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays’?
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This Christmas, Groban is bringing in a merry, songful affair together with Jennifer Hudson, James Bay, Tori Kelly, and The War and Treaty. Filmed in the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills, Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays is part of the “Home for the Holidays” initiative, showcasing the thousands of American children currently in foster care and how adoption could help bring the home they deserve.
“I am honored and excited to host a show with friends old and new to celebrate the unity and togetherness of the holidays. It’s especially important because it will spread the importance of adoption and will feature the most incredible kids. I can’t wait for everyone to watch with their families, sing along and hopefully make room in their hearts and homes for a child who needs one,” said Groban in a Paramount+ statement.
Is ‘Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays’ Streaming?
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Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays officially airs Friday, Dec. 20 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The special will also be available for streaming on Paramount, live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs.
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Sing along to, or even cry, to heartwarming performances by some of music’s most talented artists, all coming together for one purpose: bringing the holidays to your home.
Who Will Be in ‘Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays’?
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Possessing a voice that angels would sing to, Josh Groban is a Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor. Over the years, the singer has sold over 30 million multi-platinum albums and DVDs worldwide. His discography spans eight studio albums, including his most recent work “Bridges”, which was released in 2018. Apart from singing, Groban has made guest appearances in some of the most iconic movies and TV series, including Crazy, Stupid, Love, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Office. The singer would go on to extend his acting skills to Broadway, starring in “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”. Outside of the industry, Groba is known to be an active philanthropist, going on to start the Find Your Light Foundation.
Joining Groban on stage is powerhouse Hudson. Her rise to fame started with a spot on Season 3 of American Idol in 2004. Although she finished seventh, Hudson went on to make a name for herself on her own terms. Named Time’s “Most Influential People in the World”, Hudson has sung for world leaders, performed at the Super Bowl, and became an EGOT-winner in 2021. Currently, she’s the host of The Jennifer Hudson Show, which was nominated for 10 Daytime Emmy Awards. She’s also just released her first-holiday album, “The Gift of Love”, on October 18.
Bay brings his guitar and croons to Groban’s holiday show. The Grammy Award-nominated artist finally returns with his fourth album, “Changes All the Time”, featuring Noah Kahan and The Lumineers on vocals and writing collaborations with Brand Flowers of The Killers and Holly Humberstone. Bay is gearing up for his North American tour, set to begin in spring 2025.
Former Youtuber cover artist Kelly has risen to become one of the music industry’s biggest stars. With soulful vocals and silky smooth runs, Kelly has earned her fair share of Platinum certifications and hundreds of millions of streams. The singer dabbled in the voice acting world, starring as the shy Meena in the movie Sing. Having collaborated with fellow musicians Justin Bieber, Jacob Collier, and Jon Batiste, the two-time Grammy-winner is ready to shake things up with her first full-length album “TORI”.
Last but not least, rounding up the performer’s list is the husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty. Founded in 2014 by Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, within a decade, the two received Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song. The pair have gone on to win two Americana Music Awards and received countless nominations and well-deserved recognition from the likes of the ACM Awards, the CMA Awards, and the Country Musical Hall of Fame – to name a few.
Other Music-Filled Holiday Specials to Watch Next
‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’
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Somebody’s working late at Netflix. After a simmering, chart-topping summer, pop-sensation Sabrina Carpenter is cooling things down with A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter. Filled with toe-tapping tunes and laugh-out-loud comedy sketches, the special is a modernized homage to the old-school holiday variety shows of the past. Sabrina’s not jingling her bells alone. Joining her are a slayful of stars, including music icons Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, and Kali Uchis. Expect merry mischief from the likes of Nico Hiraga, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, Jillian Bell, and Quinta Brunson.
‘An Evening with Dua Lipa’
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Slip on your fanciest formal wear. CBS cordially invites audiences to An Evening with Dua Lipa, a glamorous concert extravaganza filmed at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall. Bringing symphonic renditions of her latest album “Radical Optimism”, as well as some of her most iconic hits, the singer bedazzles audiences with the Heritage Orchestra and guest artist Elton John. Expect live debuts of chart-ready gems like “Training Season” and “Houdini”, alongside the hottest single to ever come out of the Barbenheimer era, “Dance The Night”. A tribute to Lipa’s rise to superstardom, this holiday special is the singer at her most authentic.
‘Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular’
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A familiar face on late-night talk show, Jimmy Fallon is trading his hosting duties for something a little more musical with Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular. Jimmy’s got a mic and he’s not afraid to spice things up. The special marks the debut of his comedy album, “Holiday Seasoning”. Joining Fallon’s festive bash are megastars The Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and Meghan Trainor, ready to make folks at home shimmy like there’s no tomorrow.
