Key Takeaways:
- Hosts with the Most: Contemporary Christian star Lauren Daigle and country hitmaker Jordan Davis will host the 2025 CMA Country Christmas special.
- Star-Studded Lineup: The evening will feature performances by Lady A, Little Big Town, Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, and more.
- Mark Your Calendars: The 15th annual holiday event airs Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9/8c on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
- Exclusive Collaborations: Viewers can look forward to special duets, including Jordan Davis performing with Little Big Town and Lauren Daigle singing with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
The festive season is officially upon us as the Country Music Association has announced the return of its beloved holiday special, CMA Country Christmas. For its 15th anniversary, the Nashville-filmed program has tapped two of music’s biggest stars, Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, to lead the evening as hosts.
A Festive Night of Music and Cheer
This year’s celebration promises a sleigh full of unforgettable moments and yuletide cheer. Davis and Daigle will not only guide viewers through the night but will also take the stage to perform. They are joined by an impressive roster of country favorites ready to sing classic carols and festive originals.
The lineup includes powerhouse groups Lady A and Little Big Town, alongside chart-toppers like Riley Green, Parker McCollum, and Megan Moroney. Adding to the special’s unique sound, the iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform, along with show-stopping appearances by Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans.
Unforgettable Holiday Collaborations
CMA Country Christmas is known for its one-of-a-kind musical moments, and this year is no exception. The show will feature several can’t-miss collaborations designed to bring the holiday spirit to life.
Highlights from the performance list include:
- Jordan Davis with Little Big Town – ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain’
- Lauren Daigle with Preservation Hall Jazz Band – A medley of ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘What Child Is This,’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’
- Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans – ‘Children, Go Where I Send Thee’
Fans can also anticipate a powerful medley from Lady A, a charming original from Megan Moroney titled ‘All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy,’ and Riley Green performing ‘Christmas To Me.’
How to Watch
Get your hot cocoa ready and tune in to CMA Country Christmas on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT) on ABC.
If you miss the live broadcast, you can relive the festive performances the following day when the special becomes available for streaming on both Disney+ and Hulu.
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