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For KING + COUNTRY’s ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas’ Holiday Residency Returns To Opry House

July 22, 2026/by Lorie Hollabaugh

for KING + COUNTRY

for KING + COUNTRY’s holiday celebration, “A Drummer Boy Christmas,” is returning to the Grand Ole Opry Dec. 15-18.

The four-night residency will follow the release of the band’s brand-new Christmas album and film. “A Drummer Boy Christmas” has become one of the season’s treasured events, drawing families and fans together for an evening centered on the hope and wonder of Christmas. The show offers an immersive holiday experience combining breathtaking production, intimate storytelling and powerful performances, and celebrates the hope, joy and true meaning of Christmas through music that has become synonymous with the season.

Audiences can expect performances of beloved Christmas favorites including “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and “Little Drummer Boy,” alongside original holiday music and fan favorites from throughout the duo Joel and Luke Smallbone’s celebrated career. The evening will also feature exclusive moments inspired by the band’s new theatrical film, DRUMMER BOY, creating an even more immersive and memorable Christmas celebration.

“The most wonderful time of our year is always the one spent with you,” share Joel and Luke Smallbone. “To celebrate the miracle of all miracles, God coming to earth and offering redemption, and to experience that together with audiences across America makes this our favorite tour of the year. We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you again.”

Tickets will go on sale July 31 at 10 a.m.

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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