Ring in the holiday season with CMA Country Christmas 2025, airing Tuesday, December 2, on ABC. The annual Nashville-filmed holiday special returns with a night full of festive performances, sing-alongs, and star-studded collaborations from some of country music’s biggest stars.
For the 16th annual show, it will be hosted for the first time by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, who promise to deliver a mix of holiday classics and unique musical moments. Daigle teams up with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band for a joyful medley of “Jingle Bells,” “What Child Is This,” and “Winter Wonderland,” while Davis joins Little Big Town for a heartfelt rendition of “Go Tell It On The Mountain.”
CMA Country Christmas Schedule & Performances
The 2025 CMA Country Christmas special will air on Tuesday, December 2. It will take place at 9/8c on ABC, with it available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Viewers can look forward to performances from some of the biggest names in country music. The performances for this year include Lady A performing “Angels (Glory to God)” and “Wouldn’t Be Christmas,” Riley Green singing “Christmas To Me,” and Parker McCollum delivering a festive take on “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.”
Other performances for the night include Megan Moroney singing “All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy,” Little Big Town’s emotional “If We Make It Through December,” and BeBe Winans performing “We Are the Reason.”
We will also see a star-studded collaboration between Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Bebe Winans. The trio joins forces for the spirited hymn “Children, Go Where I Send Thee.”
A Holiday Tradition for ABC
CMA Country Christmas 2025 is part of the holiday lineup at ABC. The holiday special debuted in 2010. It has become a seasonal favorite, highlighting some of Nashville’s musical talent while also celebrating the festive spirit.
The show is produced by the Country Music Association, with Robert Deaton serving as Executive Producer, Milton Sneed directing, and Jon Macks serving as the show’s writer. The special will continue a CMA tradition of combining holiday cheer with top-notch country performances. It will offer fans both classic Christmas songs and new, one-of-a-kind collaborations.
ABC is a big collaborator with the CMA. It currently hosts the annual CMA Awards and the annual summer concert special CMA Fest. The network is becoming the home of country music’s biggest televised events.
Whether you are turning in for the first time or are an annual viewer, CMA Country Christmas 2025 is sure to be a night of holiday magic for fans of all ages.
CMA Country Christmas 2025 airs tonight on ABC at 9/8c. The special will then be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.
