I am NOT a critic. I'm merely an observer. (Books, movies, plays, musicals etc.)

Laurel, a Chicago-based business executive, travels to Memphis to close a deal to take-over the city’s oldest family-owned bank. While she’s in town, she bumps into her old flame Clay, a local music promoter with loftier aspirations. Though Laurel tries to stay focused on work, Clay pulls her back to the days when they were a performing duo on the brink of stardom. Laurel finds herself drawn to the City of Blues—and Clay—as she dreams of making music once again. Starring  Kellie Pickler  and  Wes Brown . - The Hallmark Channel Another formulaic movie that I liked in the end because  I especially loved the virtual tour of the city, and the article below formed into words my thoughts. I also learned a thing or two, like it was filmed in the summer, et cetera . At world premiere of Hallmark's ‘Christmas at Graceland,’ Memphis is the star That's it.  If I say anything more then... :-)

Melanie Welch (Ullerup) is a hard-working ad executive who finds herself teamed up with uptight coworker Donovan Goodwin (O'Connell) to come up with the ultimate Christmas commercial for a new cell phone. To make things more complicated, Melanie is Donovan' s secret Santa in the annual office gift exchange. To keep her identity secret, she sends Donovan emails from Santa to determine the perfect gift for him. However, her plan comes to a halt when Donovan mistakenly assumes another co-worker is his secret Santa, prompting Melanie to work to show Donovan that she's his perfect Santa. Written by  nadawi Directed by Marita Grablak Written by Marcy Holland Stars Aaron O'Connell as Donovan, Emilie Ullerup as Melanie, Rebecca Davis as Jude, Milo Shandel as Mr. Farnsworth, Lindsay Winch as Alicia, Kazumi Evans as Tracey, Jett Klyne as Zach, and  Michael St. John Smith as Atty. Andrew Goodwin The above summary is from an imdb user.  The last part is not exact...

As interim school superintendent Eve trims budgets, and now she’s in her hometown where it’s personal. Her handsome neighbor Liam is a music teacher and Eve feels his program must be cut. But luckily her friend is married to an IT guy, who’s created a website for donations directly to save the Arts program. Launched during the tree lighting ceremony, where Liam’s students will perform, the website could provide the Christmas miracle the town needs. Already the Universe is cooperating. Eve is back home and she, Liam and his daughter look like they might be celebrating many a future Christmas. Starring LeAnn Rimes and Tyler Hynes .- The Hallmark Channel Director: Tibor Takács Writers: Mark Amato (story by), Tracy Andreen Stars:  LeeAnn Rimes as Eve Morgan, Tyler Hynes  as Liam Bailey, Christian Convery as Wyatt James, Gwyneth Walsh as Nella Morgan Bell, Lara Gilchrist  as Darcy James, Giles Panton as Brad James, Dolores Drake  as Joan, Ellie Harvie  as M...