Dolly Parton Set To Star in Lifetime Original Movie, ‘A Country Christmas Story’

Grammy Award winner Dolly Parton (“Nine to Five,” “Steel Magnolias”), to star along with Megyn Price (“Rules of Engagement”), Brian McKnight (“American Dreams”), newcomer Desiree Ross (“Crossing the River”) in the upcoming Lifetime Original Movie “A Country Christmas Story.”

“A Country Christmas Story” follows a young bi-racial Appalachian Mountain girl (Ross) as she defies her mother (Price) and goes against stereotype when she takes up guitar in pursuit of her dream of becoming a country star. Her journey to the stage at Dollywood and a singing competition hosted by Dolly Parton reunites her itinerant musician father (McKnight) with her family, as well as uncovering the musical legacy of African Americans in the world of country music. Mary Kay Place (Big Love, Being John Malkovich) will portray her grandmother.

The movie is set to debut Saturday, November 9, at 8:00 pm ET/PT.