Brad Paisley is planning on stepping in as a guest host for his good friend Ellen for her farewell season later this month.

This is Brad’s first time hosting The Ellen DeGeneres Show show, but his seventh visit to the show overall. His hosting gig will take place on December 29th for Ellen’s final season.

“I was so honored Ellen asked me to guest host during her final season,” Paisley said in a statement. “It shows so much belief…letting someone host a show that’s going off the air anyways.”

Brad’s guests will include Cary Elwes (“A Castle for Christmas”) of “The Princess Bride” fame and Tori Kelly (“Sing 2” and children’s book, “The Curly Girl Blues”). Brad will also showcase 11-year-old singer and guitar player Champ Jaxon.

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