She’s baaack! Jennifer Nettles returns to host “CMA Country Christmas” as some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in music come together to celebrate the holidays.
Taped in front of a live audience on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 PM|CT at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The popular holiday special is slated to air on the ABC Television Network on Monday, November 28th at 8:00-10:00 P|ET.
The taping of ‘CMA Country Christmas’ has become a treasured holiday tradition for Nashville families,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “And watching ‘CMA Country Christmas’ on ABC is equally important as generations gather to celebrate the season.”
Nettles, who is hosting the special for the seventh time this year, will also release her first holiday album, “To Celebrate Christmas”, Friday, October 28th on Big Machine Records. Special collaborations highlight harmonies with Idina Menzel on “Little Drummer Boy,” the jazz-influenced melody of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” alongside American-soul sensation Andra Day, and “Circle of Love” penned by friend and mentor Dolly Parton.
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has been keeping busy this year, releasing her critically-acclaimed sophomore album, “Playing With Fire”, joining label mates Cheap Trick for a “CMT Crossroads” that earned a CMT Music Awards nomination for ‘Performance of the Year’ AND headlining the 30 plus city “CMT Next Women of Country Tour” across the U.S. and Canada alongside Brandy Clark, Lindsey Ell, and Tara Thompson.
For a complete list of tour dates and more information, visit Jennifer’s website and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The “CMA Country Christmas” taping is also known for their annual toy drive. Audience members are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for deserving children in need throughout Middle Tennessee. In 2015, through a partnership with ABC Television Network and the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program, CMA collected more than 5,000 unwrapped gifts.
Providing new toys for deserving children shines a spotlight on a worthy endeavor and reflects the values and spirit of giving found in our artists, industry, and city,” Trahern said.
For more information on the CMA Country Christmas special, click HERE.
