Did you know that Austin stars in its very own Hallmark style Christmas movie? Angels Sing is based on the Turk Pipken book “When Angels Sing.” The Christmas flick was filmed in Austin and Bastrop in 2012. It premiered at SXSW in 2013 and later screened in Austin with Willie Nelson in attendance!
The movie stars Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Fionnula Flanagan, Lyle Lovett, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson! You also may recognize Dana Wheeler-Nicholson who played Tyra’s mom on Friday Night Lights. Some local music legends appear in the film too. Ray Benson, Dale Watson, Charlie Sexton, Sara Hickman, Guy Forsyth, Carolyn Wonderland, Marcia Ball and Bob Schneider all make appearances.
The majority of the film was shot in Bastrop, though a few Austin locations are featured as well.
Austin Area Angels Sing Filming Locations
- Auditorium Shores
- Salt Lick
- Epoch Coffee
Bastrop Filming Locations
Explore Bastrop County highlights the major filming locations. According to them, the Walker’s home is actually the E.S. Orgain House on Main Street. Meanwhile, the church where Willie Nelson sings is the Bastrop Christian Church (1106 Church Street).
As of publication, the movie is available to stream for free on Tubi.
