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'CMA Country Christmas' Special to Air December 20

Megan Pacella — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:30:06 +0000

There are only a few more weeks until Christmas, and that can only mean one thing. Okay, actually it means several things, but one of our favorites is the 'CMA Country Christmas' special. The third annual two-hour holiday and country music celebration will air on ABC on Dec. 20.

All-Star Lineup Closes 'CMA Country Christmas' Special With 'Jingle Bells'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:31:46 +0000

The second annual ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC finished with all the evening’s performers returning to the stage to sing a snazzy rendition of ‘Jingle Bells.’ Host Jennifer Nettles wore yet another new outfit as she introduced what turned out to be an awards show-worthy lineup. Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Little Big Town and [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Rocks Pantsuits and Sequins on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Sara D. Anderson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:22:14 +0000

Jennifer Nettles was clearly glowing from the countdown to her big wedding day when she filmed the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special! The Sugarland singer hosted this year’s holiday event by bringing warm yuletide cheer to the crowd — and by wearing festive (may we say daring?) outfits at the show.

Kellie Pickler Does Some 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:12:14 +0000

Kellie Pickler added an extra level of sexy on Thursday night’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, as she took the stage in a strapless red dress that hit the blonde bombshell at her knees with sparkly stiletto heals as she performed ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.’ Pickler entertained the audiences — both inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and [...]

Vince Gills Joins Wife Amy Grant to Sing 'Breath of Heaven' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:05:30 +0000

The Vince Gill/Amy Grant marriage showed no signs of strain after Gill’s earlier indiscretion with Miss Piggy at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC. The two turned in one of the more intimate performances of the evening, singing Grant’s ‘Breath of Heaven.’

Martina McBride Gets in the Spirit With 'Please Come Home for Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:00:11 +0000

As Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles remarked, Martina McBride has one of the best voices in music — not just in country, but in all genres. McBride practically floated as she sang her rendition of ‘Please Come Home for Christmas’ on the Dec. 1 ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which we’d argue could be the performance of the evening.

Rascal Flatts Add Spirituality to 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:51:45 +0000

Rascal Flatts sang a haunting rendition of ‘Mary Did You Know’ at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. In an evening filled with fun and laughter — including an appearance by Miss Piggy — the song added a spiritual tone to the evening Perhaps the emotion with which the three members of Rascal Flatts sang was [...]

Keith Urban Delivers Moving Performance of 'The Christmas Song' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:44:27 +0000

After taking the stage earlier in the evening with Little Big Town on the airing of ‘CMA Country Christmas’ on Thursday night, Keith Urban returned to the spotlight to sing a sentimental and moving rendition of ‘The Christmas Song.’

Brad Paisley and Brian Setzer Perform Two Songs on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:32:45 +0000

Viewers in the audience and at home could only watch in amazement as two of the finest guitarists around traded licks during Thursday night’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC. Brian Setzer sang while Brad Paisley took lead on ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.’ Between songs, host Jennifer Nettles asked Paisley what playing [...]

Faith Hill Lays Down 'Little Drummer Boy' During 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:23:29 +0000

Faith Hill knows the true meaning of Christmas — it’s making sure the reindeer are fed. After spilling the intimate details of her holiday traditions with her country cowboy husband Tim McGraw during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, the blonde songstress laid down a good kind of sleepy song: the classic ‘Little Drummer Boy.’

Little Big Town Joined by Keith Urban for 'CMA Country Christmas' Performance of 'Santa Claus Is Back in Town'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:19:41 +0000

After many Christmas classics were being performed on ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Thursday night, Little Big Town mixed things up a bit with a soulful and rockin’ performance of ‘Santa Claus Is Back in Town.’ The four members looked festive as could be as the girls were decked out in plenty of sparkles, while the guys were handsomely [...]

Scotty McCreery Brings 'The First Noel' to 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:08:12 +0000

Scotty McCreery made a big Christmas wish come true for one of his fans in the audience of the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. The fan, dressed in a black cocktail dress, was visibly nervous as hostess Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland greeted her in the audience and noted she had heard of her admiration for the [...]

Vince Gill Gets Too Close to Miss Piggy for 'Baby It's Cold Outside' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:56:27 +0000

Miss Piggy was looking to nab herself a Big Vinny at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC on Thursday night. Piggy and Vince Gill’s steamy performance of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ ended in a PG-13 rated makeout session … with Gill’s wife watching from offstage.

Rascal Flatts Welcome Winter With 'White Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:46:21 +0000

‘Snow flurries’ fell from the ‘sky’ in the Bridgestone Arena as the three Rascal Flatts wise guys — err, men (in host Jennifer Nettles’ words) — delivered a soft and sweet version of the classic, ‘White Christmas’ during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. Joe Don Rooney, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox each took their places [...]

Darius Rucker Takes Viewers Through a 'Winter Wonderland' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:34:14 +0000

During Thursday night’s second annual ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC, Darius Rucker treated fans to one of the best vocally delivered performances of the evening when he sung ‘Winter Wonderland.’ The stage was set with oversized Christmas trees and artificial snow that fell on the backdrop as Rucker jazzed up the Christmas classic. His smooth vocals wrapped [...]

Lauren Alaina Brightens 'CMA Country Christmas' Special With 'My Grown Up Christmas'

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:29:04 +0000

Lauren Alaina charmed the live and television audiences during tonight’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. Sitting in front of giant Christmas trees surrounded by children, Alaina told Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles that this past year has made her truly appreciate her family because she’s been away from them so frequently.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Opens 'CMA Country Christmas' With Glitzy Performance of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:23:02 +0000

The second annual ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special opened with host Jennifer Nettles wearing sequins, ruffles and tails. The well dressed country starlet looked glamorous backed by a dashing dance troupe swinging candy cane striped canes in perfect harmony as she sang ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You.’ The Sugarland singer was putting on the [...]

Lauren Alaina to Sing 'My Grown Up Christmas List' for 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:54:44 +0000

‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which airs on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the 17-year-old taking on the song that was first made famous in country circles by Amy Grant.

Scotty McCreery, Sugarland + More to Perform on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:18:51 +0000

We can’t think of a better way to spend the holiday season than with a full lineup of country’s hottest stars, and on December 1, we’ll have the pleasure of inviting Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and more into our homes via our television screens. The ‘CMA Country Christmas’ event will air on ABC at 8PM ET that evening, but will be recorded live from Nashville a few weeks earlier.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles to Host Another 'CMA Country Christmas'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:59:46 +0000

When country’s finest return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to film this year’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on November 10, there will be some familiar faces on stage — starting with the event’s host.

As she did last year, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will emcee the evening, which finds country stars sharing personal stories and performing some of their favorite holiday songs.