Idina Menzel: Holly Jolly Performance At ‘Christmas In Rockefeller Center’ – Hollywood Life

Idina Menzel Belts Out ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ At Tree Lighting Event

The cold never bothered her anyway! Idina Menzel unthawed her 'Frozen' vocal chords to perform something quite different than 'Let It Go' for 'Christmas In Rockefeller Center' on Dec 3. Instead, the Broadway superstar performed a classic song off her new holiday album! Hey, at least Matt Lauer got her name right! Idina Menzel helped kick off the holiday season on NBC's annual holiday special, 'Christmas In Rockefeller Center' with a performance of the Burl Ives classic, 'Holly Jolly Christmas.' What fun!

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Idina Menzel Performs At The Christmas Tree Lighting At Rockefeller Center

When you’ve got a new holiday album, there is no better way to celebrate than performing in the heart of NYC for the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. Broadway star Idina Menzel did just that on Dec. 3, performing a song off her new album, Holiday Wishes, for the annual ‘Christmas In Rockefeller Center’ special.

Bundled in an festive winter jacket, Idina crooned and belted out the holiday classic with finesse, even though she was performing under clearly chilly circumstances. But Idina is nothing if not a professional!

Idina Menzel & Jennifer Nettles’ ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Performance

While listening to Idina sing a Christmas classic is certainly a treat, earlier in the week, Frozen fans were delighted by a very different performance. Idina was joined by country superstar Jennifer Nettles on Dec. 1 to perform a stunning duet of ‘Let It Go’ at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for CMA Country Christmas. 

It was a truly spectacular rendition, one that not only revitalized the joy of listening to the now Disney classic, but also

— Dina Sartore-Bodo

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