CMA Country Christmas will return for its 17th annual edition in 2026, with Lady A hosting the holiday special. The show is scheduled to air Tuesday, December 1, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT on ABC, and will be available to stream the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.
The performers announced for this year’s special are BeBe Winans, Dan + Shay, Debbie Winans, Grace Bowers, Jordan Davis, Lady A, Lindsey Stirling, Russell Dickerson, Trisha Yearwood and Zach Top.
The event was filmed before a live audience in Nashville, Tennessee. CMA Country Christmas has aired each holiday season since 2010, featuring seasonal songs and musical performances.
Robert Deaton is the executive producer, Alan Carter is the director, and Jon Macks is the writer.
Sources: Just Jared.