UP, "America's Christmas Channel," and national radio powerhouse, K-LOVE, present the original UP Christmas Special "K-LOVE Music City Christmas" (#KLOVEChristmas), hosted by actress/author Candace Cameron Bure (Finding Normal, "Full House").  The first-ever, hour-long special will include performances of beloved Christmas standards and original songs by leading Christian music artists, including TobyMac, Newsboys with for KING & COUNTRY, Mandisa, Colton Dixon, Kari Jobe, Matthew West, Brandon Heath, Crowder, Big Daddy Weave and Tenth Avenue North, as well as heartfelt and lively holiday memories with the stars.  The special was taped before a live audience in Nashville, TN.  "K-LOVE Music CityChristmas" will premiere exclusively on UP on Monday, December 9 at 8 p.m. EST, as well as be broadcast to K-LOVE listeners in December. 

"We are excited that the very first "K-LOVE Music City Christmas" special will premiere on UP," shared David Pierce, K-LOVE and Air1's Chief Creative Officer. "The network is the ideal partner to present this beautifulChristmas special that is filled with spirited musical performances and meaning."

"K-LOVE Music City Christmas" features musical performances of classic holiday carols such as "O Holy Night" (Kari Jobe), "We Three Kings" (Tenth Avenue North) and "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (Crowder) with a duet performance of "Jingle Bell Rock" (Newsboys with for KING & COUNTRY).  Fans will also hear original songs from TobyMac ("Christmas This Year"), Brandon Heath ("Just A Girl") and UP's Emmy®-nominated movie title song "The Heart of Christmas" from Matthew West.  Plus, the special features "American Idol" alumni Mandisa ("Christmas Day") and Colton Dixon ("Jingle Bells").