Hosted by Jennifer Nettles and originally aired on December 3, the special is a celebration of the season featuring inspired performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton, Jewel, Charles Kelley, Martina McBride, David Nail, Nettles, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer, Michael W. Smith, and Lindsey Stirling.

Music stars get into the Christmas spirit by performing holiday songs; Jennifer Nettles hosts.

Country Music queen Reba McEntire will debut as host for the eighth annual "CMA Country Christmas" event from Nashville's famed Grand Ole Opry House The two-hour holiday music celebration airs on The ABC Television Network and will feature performances by McEntire and a lineup of today's best in Country sharing their favorite sounds of the season.