Star-Studded “CMA Country Christmas” Airs Dec. 10 On The ABC Television Network

Reba McEntire Lights Up The Stage As Host And Performer

Seasonal Celebration Also Features Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young

Watch Artists Gift Wrap Awkwardly-Shaped Presents

NASHVILLE – “CMA Country Christmas” airs Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire hosts for the second year and performs for the third year during the ninth broadcast of the holiday music special. Other legendary acts and Country favorites taking the stage include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.

Watch the performers attempt to gift wrap awkwardly-shaped Christmas presents (football, ukulele and more) in Part 1 and Part 2 links now at CMA’s YouTube Channel. Visit CMApress.com to download “CMA Country Christmas” media assets and get into the holiday spirit by enjoying “CMA Country Christmas” playlists on Amazon MusicApple Music, and Spotify.

CMA partnered with Balsam Hill, the maker of beautifully realistic Christmas trees and décor, to decorate the “CMA Country Christmas” stage again this year. Learn more about Balsam Hill at balsamhill.com.

“CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director and Jon Macks is the writer.

Reba McEntire hosts and performs during “CMA Country Christmas” Monday, December 10 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. Photo credit: Kayla Schoen/CMA

Diana Krall and Tony Bennett perform during “CMA Country Christmas” Monday, December 10 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. Photo credit: Kayla Schoen/CMA

Old Dominion performs during “CMA Country Christmas” Monday, December 10 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. Photo credit: Kayla Schoen/CMA

The Isaacs perform with Reba McEntire during “CMA Country Christmas” Monday, December 10 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. Photo credit: Kayla Schoen/CMA

The official key art for “CMA Country Christmas,” airing tonight at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. Photo credit: CMA/ABC