How to Watch ‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2025: Full Lineup, Hosts, and Streaming Details
This is one holiday special country music fans won’t want to miss!
Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis host “CMA Country Christmas” ; Photo by Josh Brasted/CMA
The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed details for the 16th annual CMA Country Christmas, airing Tuesday, December 2 at 9/8c on ABC.
The annual television special has become one of country music’s most cherished holiday traditions, bringing fans together each year for a festive celebration filled with Christmas classics, heartwarming moments, and unforgettable performances from some of country music’s biggest stars.
Who Is Hosting?
This year, the beloved holiday event will be co-hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, who are taking the reins for the very first time. They follow in the footsteps of a prestigious lineup of previous hosts, including Jennifer Nettles, Reba McEntire, Amy Grant, and Trisha Yearwood.
Who Is Performing?
Both Daigle and Davis will pull double duty as hosts and performers, with Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and BeBe Winans also set to take the stage.
Shot live in Nashville, the special is full of holiday magic, great performances, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
How Can I Watch?
Viewers can tune in to CMA Country Christmas on Tuesday, December 2 at 9/8c on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
Since its debut in 2010, CMA Country Christmas has become a holiday staple, kicking off the festive season with unforgettable performances and a spirit of giving that reflects the heart of country music. Each year, the special brings together artists and fans alike to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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