Every year Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry lights up for the holidays. Though it’s called CMA Country Christmas, don’t expect much twang in this year’s edition of the popular TV special.
Hosted by Jennifer Nettles for the sixth time, CMA Country Christmas is a treasured holiday tradition with no shortage of talented artists ready to welcome the holiday season. This year’s lineup is no exception, from the powerful voice of Grammy-nominated Andrea Day to women of country powerhouse Kelsea Ballerini and ‘Wrapped in Red’ artist Kelly Clarkson, the show features a strong array of country artists who deftly expand beyond their genre, as well as other special guests who otherwise circulate outside country’s porous borders.
Taped before a live audience on election night at the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville families had a chance to welcome the holiday season a little early. In the true spirit of Christmas, the taping of the show also serves as a toy drive benefiting the Toys for Tots Program as a partnership between ABC and the U.S. Marine Corps, who operate Toys for Tots. Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to the taping, which will be distributed to children in need throughout the Middle Tennessee region.
As for the rest of us, CMA Country Christmas airs on November 28 at 8:00 ET on ABC. You can find the full lineup below:
Amy Grant
Andra Day
Brad Paisley
Brett Eldredge
Chris Young
Idina Menzel
Jennifer Nettles
Joey Alexander
Jordan Smith
Kacey Musgraves
Kelly Clarkson
Kelsea Ballerini
Rascal Flatts
Sarah McLachlan
Trisha Yearwood
Can't wait to see this! Thanks for sharing!
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