<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 12th ;annual “CMA Country Christmas” ;special airs ;Monday, Nov. 29 ;at ;8/7c on ABC – just in time ;to get into the ;yuletide spirit! The ;show ;blends ;holiday classics ;with several original songs ;performed in an intimate at-home setting that invites viewers to sit back, get cozy and celebrate the ;joys of the Christmas season.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Don’t miss show-stopping performances from first-time hosts <strong>Gabby Barrett </strong>(“Silent Night”) and <strong><a title="Carly Pearce" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-carly-pearce/">Carly Pearce</a> </strong>(“O Holy Night”) who join forces on a special collaboration of “Sleigh Ride” that will also feature two student musicians, supporting CMA’s longstanding commitment to support equity in music education. <strong>Truman Eltringham</strong>, 17, a student from Nashville School of the Arts, and <strong>Carter Hammonds</strong>, an 8-year-old student at FH Jenkins Preparatory School, join Barrett and Pearce for an unforgettable performance viewers won’t want to miss.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Other must-see numbers include ;<strong><a title="Jimmie Allen" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/jimmie-allen/">Jimmie Allen</a> ;</strong>with ;<strong>Louis York ;</strong>and ;<strong>The ;Shindellas ;</strong>(“What Does Christmas Mean”), ;<strong><a title="BRELAND" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSBreland/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fbreland-tickets%2F">BRELAND</a> ;</strong>(“The Christmas Song”), ;<strong><a title="Brett Eldredge" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/brett-eldredge-tour-dates/">Brett Eldredge</a> ;</strong>(Merry Christmas Baby”), ;<strong><a title="Lady A" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/lady-antebellum-concert-tour-tickets/">Lady A</a></strong> ;(“Christmas Through Your Eyes”), ;<strong>Pistol ;Annies ;</strong>(“Snow Globe”), ;<strong><a title="Carrie Underwood" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/carrie-underwood-tour-dates/">Carrie Underwood</a> ;</strong>(“Mary, ;Did You Know?”) and ;<strong><a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a> ;</strong>(“Christmas Cookies”).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“CMA Country Christmas” ;is a production of the Country Music Association. ;<strong>Robert</strong> ;<strong>Deaton ;</strong>is the Executive Producer and Writer. ;<strong>Paul Miller ;</strong>is the Director.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">CMA partnered with Balsam Hill, stunningly realistic Christmas trees and ;beautifully-designed ;holiday décor, to decorate the “CMA Country Christmas” stage again this year.</p>