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KANE BROWN & CAITLYN BROWN BRING THEIR HIT DUET TO LIFE IN NEW LIFETIME HOLIDAY MOVIE
Country star Kane Brown and his wife Caitlyn are stepping into the holiday spotlight this year as executive producers of Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch, a new Lifetime film inspired by their multiplatinum 2022 duet “Thank God.” What began as a chart-topping love song has now blossomed into a heartwarming Christmas movie — and even the Browns admit they didn’t see it coming.
According to the couple, the idea arrived out of nowhere. “They literally called us out of the blue,” Kane recalled. “We were flattered. It made us see the song in a new way.” The film centers on a fallen pro hockey player who turns to an equestrian therapist — and single mother — for healing. Sparks fly, but not without obstacles as their two worlds collide on Keller Ranch.
The Browns said the concept made them revisit the roots of their duet. The song, originally demoed with only a male vocal, instantly clicked when Kane shared it with Caitlyn. “He ran upstairs and said, ‘Babe, you have to hear this,’” Caitlyn laughed. “We had listened to other duets before, but this one was undeniable. We both just knew.”
As longtime fans of holiday romances, the Browns say watching their song transformed into a full-length film felt surreal. “My mom is probably watching right now asking when it comes out,” Kane joked. Caitlyn added that the lead actress was someone she grew up watching in family-friendly classics.
With Christmas around the corner, the couple also shared a glimpse into life at home with their three young children — ages six, almost four, and one. Holiday decorating starts early in the Brown household. “The day after Halloween,” Caitlyn admitted. “I want to enjoy it as long as possible.” Kane laughed about the chaos of hauling decorations out of storage but agreed the early magic is worth it.
When asked what they’re most thankful for this year, both answered without hesitation: family. “Getting to travel, work together, and make these memories… we’re grateful,” Caitlyn said. Kane added that having a platform to uplift fans is something he never takes for granted.
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch premieres this Saturday on Lifetime — just in time for viewers eager to kick off their holiday movie season with a little music, romance, and festive cheer.