Shelly Berg will appear with The Estefans as pianist and guest musical director at the 2022 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the White House, performing selections from the new album Estefan Family Christmas, arranged and orchestrated by Shelly Berg and produced by Gloria Estefan and Shelly Berg.
Other scheduled guest artists include L.L. Cool J, Andy Grammer, Joss Stone, Shania Twain, and “The President’s Own” Marine Band. Music director for the event is Nathan East. Recording live on November 30 (ticket lottery is closed), CBS will broadcast the 2022 ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 11 (8:00 PM ET/5 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network.
This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF), features musical performances and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park.