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CMA Country Christmas 2019: All The Exciting Details You Need to Know

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Saddle up, folks! This year’s CMA Country Christmas is coming in hot and here’s everything you need to know!

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All You Need to Know About the CMA Country Christmas 2019!

A star-studded ensemble of performers are gathering for the 10th annual CMA Country Christmas

To learn more about the event, including details about who will be performing during this year’s CMA Country Christmas and how to watch all the magic, go down for yourself, read on!

Who is Hosting it? 

For two consecutive years, Reba McEntire has graced the stages of CMA Country Christmas, but for this year’s host, Trisha Yearwood will be taking on the mantle of the CMA Country Christmas host.

In a statement, Yearwood expressed that she’s looking forward to sharing the magic and holiday cheer of Christmas with fans, viewers, and artists everywhere during the special night.

“Music, memories and enjoying the season with loved ones are what make Christmas time so special. Hosting CMA Country Christmas is an opportunity to share joy and celebrate the holidays with friends and family everywhere.”

Prior to Yearwood and McEntire hosting CMA Country Christmas, the event was hosted by Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles in 2017. Nettles performed the role for the previous seven years since CMA Country Christmas began.

When and Where is it Taking Place?

The CMA Country Christmas TV special was taped on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tenn. The two-hour special will be broadcast on ABC on Dec. 3 beginning at 9 PM ET.

Who will be Attending?

In addition to Yearwood, CMA Country Christmas 2019 will also feature Kristin Chenoweth, For King & Country, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Runaway June, CeCe Winans, Brett Young, and Chris Young. The event was on Sept. 25, at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center.

Fans were also invited to watch the live taping of CMA Country Christmas.

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