‘Tis the Holiday Season! CMA Country Christmas Returns with Star-Studded Lineup

‘Tis the Holiday Season! CMA Country Christmas Returns with Star-Studded Lineup

The Country Music Association (CMA) and ABC are excited to announce the hosts and performers for the 15th annual holiday television special, “CMA Country Christmas.” This year, the festive celebration will be hosted by beloved Country Music stars Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3, at 8/7c on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu and Disney+. Viewers can catch a sneak peek of this year’s “CMA Country Christmas”.

Filmed in front of a live audience in Nashville, “CMA Country Christmas” will feature extraordinary musical performances of timeless Christmas classics from some of the biggest names in Country Music. Returning co-hosts Grant and Yearwood will grace the stage with heartfelt renditions of “Sing Your Praise To The Lord” and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Grant will also perform her holiday favorite “Tennessee Christmas,” while Yearwood will delight audiences with a festive Christmas medley.

The special will showcase a remarkable lineup of talent, including for KING + COUNTRY with Carin León performing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” Cody Johnson with “White Christmas” and “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” Ashley McBryde and Brittney Spencer teaming up for “Man With The Bag,” Jon Pardi with “400 Horsepower Sleigh,” and CeCe Winans delivering a moving rendition of “Joy To The World.”

“CMA Country Christmas” is produced by the Country Music Association, with Robert Deaton serving as Executive Producer, Milton Sneed as Director, and Jon Macks as Writer.
Join us for an enchanting evening of music, joy, and holiday spirit as “CMA Country Christmas” brings the warmth of the season to your home. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of Christmas in the heart of Country Music!

Osafo Daniel is a music journalist and cultural commentator who has been covering music and entertainment since 2016. Based in Ghana, he specializes in independent artists, emerging talent, and the creative stories behind contemporary African and global music. His work has appeared in Yahoo News, Opera News, News Ghana, and Ghana Web, covering new releases, artist journeys, and industry trends.