December 3, 2008 - Rockefeller Center will once again be home to the brightest Christmas tree in New York City as NBC celebrates the annual lighting on December 3 at 8pm.

Hosted by Al Roker and Jane Krakowski, the special will feature appearances and performances by Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Miley Cyrus, Neil Boyd, the Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook, Rosie O'Donnell and the Broadway Kids, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Solange Knowles.

Prior to the network special, WNBC, NBC's New York City station, will broadcast an additional live hour of the special from 7-8 PM EST.