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Kane Brown Delivers Show-Stopping “Blue Christmas” Duet With Elvis During Christmas at Graceland
Kane Brown may have been born decades after Elvis Presley changed the course of American music, but on Wednesday night, it felt like the two stars were meant to share a stage.
Brown appeared as part of NBC’s Christmas at Graceland, a historic broadcast that marked the first live, televised holiday music special ever aired from Elvis Presley’s legendary Memphis estate. The event featured an elite lineup — Post Malone, Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey, and more — but it was Kane Brown’s performance that stole the show.
A Performance Fans Will Be Talking About for Years
Brown honored the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with a rich, soulful rendition of “Blue Christmas,” reimagined with a cinematic twist. The segment opened inside the horse stables at Graceland, the camera tightly focused on Brown as he delivered the song’s opening lines. Viewers followed him down the historic pathways of the property, turning the performance into a musical journey through Elvis’ world.
Eventually, Brown stepped into an open space near a barn, where his backing band was waiting. But they weren’t the only ones.
As the camera pulled back, the barn lit up with a massive projection — first of horses galloping around the Graceland grounds, then transitioning seamlessly into archival footage of Elvis himself performing “Blue Christmas” during his iconic 1968 Comeback Special.
For a portion of the song, Brown and Presley appeared to sing in harmony — Brown matching Elvis note-for-note, creating a breathtaking cross-generational duet that blended past and present in a way fans rarely get to witness.
A Personal Tribute Driven by Family Memories
For Brown, the moment carried deep personal meaning.
“My nana is a huge Elvis fan and always has been,” Brown told Billboard earlier this month. “Growing up, I remember her carrying around a bag with Elvis’ face on it. My earliest memories of Elvis were listening to his music with her — and seeing how excited she still gets whenever his songs play.”
That emotional connection added an extra layer to what many are calling the standout performance of the night.
Watch the Full Special
Christmas at Graceland is now available to stream on Peacock, giving fans the chance to revisit Kane’s remarkable tribute — a performance that not only honored a legend, but proved why Brown continues to be one of country music’s most compelling entertainers.