Country Star Teams Up With Dallas Jenkins for Christmas Movie
By Movieguide® Contributor
Dallas Jenkins’ upcoming movie THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER just got a little more festive.
Country star Blake Shelton recorded a rendition of the beloved Christmas song “Go Tell It On The Mountain” which will be featured in the movie.
“Hearing that Blake would do a new recording for my film was pretty exciting, but the song exceeded my expectations. It’s not only perfect for the film, but I’ve listened to it a couple dozen times in my car,” Jenkins said.
“I love everything about Christmas, especially music that makes me feel as good inside as the holiday itself,” Shelton added. “This movie is fun and heartwarming and captures the true holiday spirit. So we wanted to record a song that expresses reverence and faith and puts a smile on your face. ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain’ does all of that and I hope our version and the movie become a new Christmas tradition.”
The singer shared his excitement on Instagram, too.
“Christmas came early!!!!! Had a great time recording a rendition of the classic “Go Tell It On The Mountain” for the new film THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. The movie will be available in theaters November 8th, but you’ll be able to listen to the song October 18th,” he wrote.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows the Herman kids — who are absolutely the worst — after they “hijack” their town’s Christmas Pageant.
A synopsis reads:
Directed by Dallas Jenkins (THE CHOSEN) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are less than amused. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring Lauren Graham. Screenplay by Ryan Swanson and Platte F. Clark & Darin McDaniel.
Jenkins announced he was making the movie last year, saying, “This is the movie I was born to make. If I can only make one more movie my entire life, this is it.”
He dropped the trailer in July.
“The story I’ve been wanting to tell and the movie I’ve been wanting to make for over 15 years is finally on the way,” he posted on Instagram. “You won’t be able to see it until November 8 (in theaters nationwide!), but let’s do a little Christmas in July with the first teaser trailer.”
