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A Bluegrass Christmas, directed by Marco Deufemia, premieres on UPtv on December 1, 2024. Starring Amanda Jordan (The Christmas House), David Pinard (Christmas in the Air), and Shaun Johnston (Heartland), the film delivers warmth and nostalgia. Chelsea Green and Rick Amsbury also add charm with their roles, making it a heartwarming holiday drama.
The film follows Katie Pendleton as she returns to her hometown to save her family’s horse sanctuary and revive the holiday spirit through music and community. Centered on family traditions and community bonds, it stars Stephanie Moore, Mike Shara, John Tench, and Rowan Hildebrand, adding depth and charm to the story.
The cast of A Bluegrass Christmas
Amanda Jordan as Katie Pendleton
Amanda Jordan stars as Katie Pendleton in A Bluegrass Christmas, a young woman who comes back to her hometown to save her horse sanctuary. Amanda Jordan is one of Canada's singers and actresses, primarily known for her music career.
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Her popular songs like I Choose You, Somebody's Maybe, and Right There With You.
David Pinard as Grant Breckenridge
David Pinard plays the supportive friend who helps Katie on her mission. He has featured in TV movies like The Heiress of Christmas and Country Hearts and in series like The Boys and Sherlock at Home.
David also has a musical background; he plays the guitar and piano. He also happens to be a former contestant on some reality shows like The Bachelorette Canada and Bachelor in Paradise Canada.
Shaun Johnston as Ben Pendleton
Ben Pendleton is Katie's grandfather. He was, once a Bluegrass superstar. Shaun Johnston is a Canadian actor, director, and singer. He is perhaps most famous for his role as Jack Bartlett, more commonly known as Grandpa Jack, on the CBC drama Heartland, which premiered in October 2007.
Shaun has also been featured in other TV movies and series like Mystery, Alaska, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and Wynonna Earp. He was a co-founder of the Shadow Theatre in Edmonton and has a strong background in theater.
Chelsea Green as Claire Crosby
Chelsea Green plays Claire Crosby, an important character that Katie gets a lot of help. She is a Canadian professional wrestler signed to WWE, where she competes on the SmackDown brand.
She is famous for her tenure in Impact Wrestling, where she was the former Knockouts Champion and Knockouts World Tag Team Champion. Presently, she is participating in the WWE Women's United States Championship tournament and is going to face Bayley in the semifinals.
Rick Amsbury as Don Pendleton
Rick Amsbury is another member of the family who appears to be quite important in the movie. Rick Amsbury is a Canadian actor, known for his television work and movies, such as The Silent Service, Psycho Goreman, and American Gods. Besides these, he appeared in numerous productions, like Death Hunt and The Sanctuary.
The additional cast of A Bluegrass Christmas
- Stephanie Moore as Sarah Pendleton
- Mike Shara as Jim Breckenridge
- John Tench as Billy Ribbons
- Rowan Hildebrand as Lil' Mikey
A Bluegrass Christmas is set to hit the screens on December 1, 2024.
