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'CMA Country Christmas' Special to Air December 20

Megan Pacella — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:30:06 +0000

There are only a few more weeks until Christmas, and that can only mean one thing. Okay, actually it means several things, but one of our favorites is the 'CMA Country Christmas' special. The third annual two-hour holiday and country music celebration will air on ABC on Dec. 20.

Brad Paisley and Brian Setzer Perform Two Songs on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:21:45 +0000

Viewers in the audience and at home could only watch in amazement as two of the finest guitarists around traded licks during Thursday night’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC. Brian Setzer sang while Brad Paisley took lead on ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.’ Between songs, host Jennifer Nettles asked Paisley what playing [...]

Rascal Flatts Add Spirituality to 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:20:45 +0000

Rascal Flatts sang a haunting rendition of ‘Mary Did You Know’ at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. In an evening filled with fun and laughter — including an appearance by Miss Piggy — the song added a spiritual tone to the evening Perhaps the emotion with which the three members of Rascal Flatts sang was [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Rocks Pantsuits and Sequins on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Sara D. Anderson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:17:14 +0000

Jennifer Nettles was clearly glowing from the countdown to her big wedding day when she filmed the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special! The Sugarland singer hosted this year’s holiday event by bringing warm yuletide cheer to the crowd — and by wearing festive (may we say daring?) outfits at the show.

Lauren Alaina to Sing 'My Grown Up Christmas List' for 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:20:44 +0000

‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which airs on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the 17-year-old taking on the song that was first made famous in country circles by Amy Grant.

Scotty McCreery, Sugarland + More to Perform on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:18:51 +0000

We can’t think of a better way to spend the holiday season than with a full lineup of country’s hottest stars, and on December 1, we’ll have the pleasure of inviting Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and more into our homes via our television screens. The ‘CMA Country Christmas’ event will air on ABC at 8PM ET that evening, but will be recorded live from Nashville a few weeks earlier.