Vocalist and keyboardist Michael McDonald is just the latest entertainer helping transform the once-laughable ukulele into a national phenomenon. McDonald will be performing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” today (December 18) on his uke during on a special performance on the Dr. Phil show. To see the video of Michael playing the song, go to Dr. Phil’s website.

McDonald, who recently played the ukulele on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien, also plays the ukulele on his latest CD, This Christmas, and can be seen playing it on PBS stations during the current showing of Michael McDonald – This Christmas: A Soundstage Special Event.

Future TV appearances for McDonald include this Tuesday (December 22) on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

(Smooth Jazz Network)

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