The holiday season is officially underway with the return of CMA Country Christmas 2025, airing on Tuesday, December 2 at 9 PM ET on ABC. The recorded special, filmed earlier in Nashville before a spirited live audience, promises an evening of festive music, heartfelt performances, and joyful celebrations. For fans who miss the live broadcast, the program will be available for streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
This year’s event introduces a fresh hosting duo — Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle, both stepping into the role for the first time. Their combined musical backgrounds, spanning country and contemporary Christian genres, create a unique blend of style and storytelling. The partnership is expected to bring a warm, family-friendly tone to the popular holiday special, now celebrating its 16th year since its debut in 2010.
Audiences can anticipate a full hour of festive entertainment featuring star-studded performances and classic seasonal music. The lineup includes BeBe Winans, Lady A, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Riley Green, and Susan Tedeschi. Each artist will deliver their own creative interpretations of holiday favorites, aiming to capture the spirit of Christmas through dynamic stage energy and emotional depth.
Hosts Reflect a Year of Milestones
Both hosts have experienced notable accomplishments this year. Jordan Davis, who recently welcomed daughter Sadie with his wife Kristen, continues to enjoy a successful musical run. He released his newest album, “Learn the Hard Way,” in August and toured extensively throughout the fall. Balancing new fatherhood with his expanding career brings extra meaning to Davis’s holiday appearance.
Lauren Daigle, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Christian music, also celebrated major achievements. She performed “America the Beautiful” during this year’s Super Bowl and saw her self-titled album debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart. Known for her soaring vocals and emotional performances, Daigle’s participation adds a spiritual element to the show’s festive theme.
A Cherished Holiday Tradition
CMA Country Christmas continues its legacy of ushering in the holiday season shortly after the annual CMA Awards in November. Over the years, the event has been hosted by legendary country artists including Jennifer Nettles, Reba McEntire, and Trisha Yearwood. The 2025 edition honors that tradition while spotlighting new voices and fresh creative direction.
With holiday cheer filling the airwaves, viewers from across the nation are expected to tune in and celebrate together. Whether watching with family or enjoying festive music solo, CMA Country Christmas 2025 promises an uplifting start to December and a memorable evening for country music fans everywhere.
