Producers Elizabeth Avellán and Shannon McIntosh say they are deep into discussions for not only distribution of the Christmas-themed film, but also for a soundtrack. Sunday’s premiere was the launch of the film, which does not yet have distribution. Kristofferson sings Nelson’s “Pretty Paper,” for example Nelson and Connick co-wrote and duet on a song written for the film over the closing credits. To ensure no issues down the road, music supervisor Roanna Gillespie drew up a list of songs in the public domain and had the artists select ones they wanted to perform and gave them the option of using one of their own tunes. I have to think about it.”ĭespite having a script with no music mentioned, McCanlies saw a unique opportunity to get his cast singing Christmas carols, with Nelson performing in a church. “Kris can mess up a line better than I can deliver one.

“We’re used to telling the whole arc of a story in a lyric, so when you hear someone like Willie, there’s a different rhythm,” Connick says. Shawn Mendes & Sebastian Yatra Bring the Heat to the Stage at 2022 SXSWĬonnick, the out-of-towner who also is the only musician to not perform onscreen, said he noticed more than ever during this film how differently singers deliver a line than actors.