Lady Antebellum to Headline ABC's DISNEY PARKS CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE, 12/25

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Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 29th annual "Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade" holiday TV special, airing December 25 on the ABC Television Network. Hosts Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez, along with co-host Maria Menounos, lead the two-hour telecast with GRAMMY® Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum headlining the seasonal celebration. Joining the trio during the coast-to-coast party are international superstars Backstreet Boys, soulful pop songstress Colbie Caillat, two-time CMA Award winner Brad Paisley, Christian music chart-topper TobyMac, "American Idol" Season 11 champion Phillip Phillips, Gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Disney Channel star Ross Lynch.

The award-winning television spectacular also features special appearances by SARAH HYLANd, Nolan Gould and Aubrey Emmons-Anderson from ABC's hit comedy "Modern Family," actor Patrick Warburton, Olympic Gold Medal-winning gymnast Gabrielle Douglas, and the popular pint-sized duo from daytime TV, Sophia Grace & Rosie. Travel expert and television personality Samantha Brown checks in throughout the program, filling families in on the fun they can experience at Disney Parks in the upcoming yeaR. Brown also will share other ways to vacation with Disney, including Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruise Line.

Don't Miss a Moment of the Magic!

Tune-in times are as follows, on the ABC Television Network (check local listings):

Eastern Standard Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Central, Mountain, Pacific Standard Time: 9-11 a.m.

The show also will air in Canada on CBC Network, and across the globe on the American Forces Network.

Viewers can visit disney.go.com/christmasparade for updates on the show and join the social media conversation before and during the telecast with the hashtag, #DisneyParade.

Star-Studded Sounds of the Season:

*talent and performances subject to change

From country crooners to princes of pop, some of today's top musical talents lend their voices to celebrate the holidays in this year's "Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade" TV special:

Country/pop supergroup Lady Antebellum shares a song from their brand-new holiday album, On This Winter's Night;
Celebrating their 20^th anniversary, Backstreet Boys are back – just in time for the holidays – with a new single "It's Christmas Time Again";
Acoustic queen Colbie Caillat shares a sun-drenched ballad from her newest album, Christmas in the Sand;
Country superstar Brad Paisley joins his pals Lightning McQueen and Mater for a revved-up performance in the brand-new Cars Land at Disneyland Resort.
Musician/actor Ross Lynch, from the Disney Channel hit show "Austin and Ally," keeps the party jumping with his high-energy tune, "Christmas Soul."
Christian rock chart-topper TobyMac takes the stage in Disneyland Park to perform his hit tune, "Christmas This Year."
"American Idol" Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips performs the Christmas classic, "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
Gospel legend Yolanda Adams belts out a rendition of the inspirational tune, "Joy To The World."
Cast members from Disney's Newsies: The Musical, "carry the banner" down Main Street, U.S.A., with a performance from the Tony® Award-winning musical;
Olympian Gabrielle Douglas makes a golden appearance in the procession as the West Carteret High School Marching Patriots from Morehead, N.C., sounds an Olympic fanfare;
"Pup Stars" from the new Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD holiday film "Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups" will help "deck the paws" with a special appearance along the parade route;
The telecast will feature a special salute to our Armed Forces and Veterans, including: a star-spangled celebration when the United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band marches down Main Street, U.S.A., led by Drum Major Gunnery Sergeant Jesse Barta.