Holiday shows in Nashville: Vince Gill & Amy Grant, Darryl Worley, Ricky Skaggs and more

While Nashville is never hurting for good live music, the month of December adds Christmas and holiday-related shows to sweeten the pot. Whether its getting to hear the Biblical story in Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb of God," or the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's electronic take on holiday music, there's something for everyone this season. Here's a rundown of our top must-see Christmas and holiday shows during the month of December:

Dec. 4: Andrew Peterson 'Behold the Lamb of God'

This year marks the 20th year of Peterson's "Behold the Lamb of God" at the Ryman. The show has been described as a "... folk-roots infused rendition of the Christmas story as it is foreshadowed in the Old Testament and brought to bear in the New." Featuring special guest artists including Jess Ray, The Arcadian Wild, Andy Gullahorn, Jill Phillips, and Skye Peterson along with an all-star cast of Nashville songwriters and musicians, this is a truly unique telling of the true story behind Christmas. More information at: ryman.com/events.

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Dec. 4: Tommee Profitt 'The Birth of a King Live'

This Opry House performance is the brainchild of Profitt, who is a producer, artist, songwriter, and award-winning composer which features 21 artists, a 60-piece orchestra, a 200-person choir, and a full band, according to the event website. Artists include Jordan Smith, Clark Beckham, Stanaj, Colton Dixon, Fleurie, Evvie McKinney and Tina Guo. The show is a live depiction of Profitt's 2020 Christmas album, "The Birth of a King." More information at: ryman.com/events.

Dec. 6: Trans-Siberian Orchestra 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve'

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will bring its unique blend of electric guitars and laser light show to Bridgestone Arena for its annual Christmas tour. Group founder Paul O'Neill describes TSO as "A constantly morphing group of extremely creative and talented individuals who are always trying to raise the bar of where a band can take its audience sonically, visually and emotionally. With that as our core ideal, the possibilities are endless." More information at: bridgestonearena.com/events.

Dec. 10: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas

Bluegrass legend and Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs told The Tennessean the reason he loves Christmas so much is because it's a time of year when we think of others and not ourselves. "We love singing songs about the greatest birth in history, Jesus Christ," Skaggs said of his Ryman show. "We will be performing some of the old standards we’ve all grown up with, but we will also have some instrumentals and songs that you might not be familiar with." More information at: ryman.com/events.

Dec. 13-23: Amy Grant/Vince Gill Christmas at The Ryman

The husband-and-wife powerhouse duo of Amy Grant and Vince Gill will bring their treasured Christmas show to The Ryman for its 13th year. Grant has said the Christmas at The Ryman show has become "...one of our favorite holiday traditions." Expect to hear Christmas classics such as “Let It Snow,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Tennessee Christmas,” “O Holy Night” and “O Come All Ye Faithful" performed in a way only Grant and Gill could deliver. More information at: ryman.com/events.

Dec. 20-22 For King + Country 'A Drummer Boy Christmas Tour: The 2023 Tour Experience'

The Christian music duo of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone became known for their powerful rendition of the "Little Drummer Boy" when it was released in 2017. This show coming to the Opry House promises high-energy as well as heartfelt renditions of Christmas songs and other hits from the duo's chart-topping catalog. More information at: ryman.com/events.

Now - Dec. 25: Darryl Worley & Friends - Home for the Holidays Dinner Show

Darryl Worley headlines Gaylord Opryland's annual holiday dinner show this year with appearances by The Isaacs, Deana Carter, Billy Gilman & Andy Griggs, Billy Dean and Lorrie Morgan. Tickets include a three-course dinner followed by a holiday show by Worley and friends. The show is dark on Tuesdays and has two shows on several dates. More information at: tickets.gaylordopryland.com.

Melonee Hurt covers music and music business at The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK — Tennessee. Reach Melonee at mhurt@tennessean.com or on X @HurtMelonee.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Your guide to Christmas and holiday shows this December in Nashville